The Canadian Armed Forces has launched a military engineering operation aimed at strengthening its ability to operate across Canada's Arctic and North, including infrastructure assessments along the Labrador coast. Operation NANOOK-QIMAAVIVUT, which runs from July through September, is part of Operation NANOOK, Canada's annual Arctic sovereignty and security operation. The Department of National Defence said military personnel will conduct engineering reconnaissance and infra

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has announced a series of senior appointments affecting several departments and agencies. Premier Tony Wakeham unveiled the changes, with appointments taking effect throughout August. Among the changes, Carol-Ann Gilliard has been appointed Deputy Minister of Advanced Education and Skills within the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, effective Aug. 10. Judith Hearn will serve as Deputy Minister of K-12 Education i

Firefighters were called to a portion of Pitts Memorial Drive between Kilbride Overpass and Pearltown Road in the westbound lanes just before 8:25 p.m. on Sunday for reports of a motorcycle accident. Firefighters from the Mount Pearl fire station were quick to respond to the call; crews arrived to find a motorcycle in the median. One of the occupants was treated on scene before being placed on a stretcher and taken to the hospital. Both people on the motorcycle were taken to

A wide range of temperatures is expected across Newfoundland and Labrador today, with the warmest weather settling over central and western sections of the province while cooler air lingers along the northern and eastern coasts. In Labrador, highs will reach 24°C in Happy Valley-Goose Bay under a mix of sun and cloud. Nain is expected to climb to 20°C with a chance of showers, while Churchill Falls reaches 18°C and Labrador City 17°C, both with periods of rain. Along the coas

Motorists travelling on the North Harbour Resource Road near Pasadena will face closures and significant delays next week as work is carried out to replace washed-out culverts. The provincial government says the road will be closed from Aug. 3 to Aug. 7 to allow for the installation of a bridge at the six-kilometre mark on the resource road. Drivers planning to travel through the area are advised to expect lengthy delays during the construction period and should plan accordin