The Government of Canada has approved a major natural gas infrastructure project in British Columbia aimed at increasing supply and supporting exports. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson said the Sunrise Expansion Program will move ahead, allowing for a $4-billion upgrade to Enbridge’s Westcoast pipeline system. The project is expected to add up to 300 million cubic feet per day of capacity to the province’s main natural gas transmission network. Officials s

A 31-year-old man is facing charges following a report of property damage in downtown St. John’s on Thursday evening. The RNC responded to the Harvey Road area at about 7:41 p.m. after receiving a report of damage in progress. Police said witnesses reported that a man had smashed the window of a vehicle. Officers located a suspect nearby and arrested him without incident. The man has been charged with mischief and breach of a release order. He was held in custody and is sched

The provincial government says it will adopt all recommendations from the auditor general on emergency management, while also pointing to progress in strengthening fraud risk oversight across government. Forestry, Agriculture and Lands Minister Pleaman Forsey said the government accepts all 10 recommendations from the audit on emergency management and business continuity planning. Forsey said his department, which recently assumed responsibility for Emergency Services, has al

It will be cloudy across Newfoundland today with a few sunny breaks. Snow will begin later this afternoon in St. John's with 2 to 4 cm expected. Flurries or rain showers are expected on the Great Northern Peninsula. Highs from 1 to 6 are expected. Cloudy skies are expected today. Flurries are expected in Labrador City, and showers are possible in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Temperatures will range from 1 to 4.

Maximum fuel prices increased across Newfoundland and Labrador, with most fuels seeing notable hikes, according to the province’s energy regulator. Gasoline prices rose by up to 6.5 cents per litre. Diesel fuel increased by as much as 8.6 cents per litre on the Island, while diesel in western Labrador climbed up to 9.8 cents per litre. Heating fuels also saw increases. Furnace oil on the Island went up by 7.45 cents per litre, while stove oil in western Labrador increased by