The federal government has announced funding for two small craft harbour improvement projects on the Burin Peninsula aimed at improving safety and supporting the region's fishing industry and marine transportation. Fisheries and Oceans Canada said the projects will include the repair and reconstruction of the breakwater at the small craft harbour in Fortune and dredging work at the harbour basin in Burin. The announcement was made by Joanne Thompson, Canada's Minister of Fish

Bell Island is well known for its iron ore mining, which took place from 1895 to 1966. It was regarded as one of the most important iron ore producers in the world. It operated from 1895 to 1966; the mines produced nearly 80 million tonnes of iron ore. As early as 1578, an English merchant noted rich reddish rock deposits on Bell Island. In 1628, settlers from John Guy's colony at Cupids sent ore samples to England for testing, though the site remained unmined for over two ce

The maximum price of all types of gasoline dropped by up to 6.0 cents per litre. Diesel prices on the Island fell by up to 7.8 cents per litre, while diesel prices in western Labrador decreased by 7.7 cents per litre. Home heating fuels also saw reductions. Furnace oil on the Island dropped by 6.75 cents per litre, while stove oil in western Labrador decreased by 6.70 cents per litre. The board said its next regularly scheduled fuel price adjustment would take place on Tuesda

The provincial government is inviting families to honour loved ones lost to gender-based violence by participating in this year's Purple Ribbon Campaign through the creation of memorial banners. The Office of Women and Gender Equality said the banners will be displayed during the annual Purple Ribbon Campaign and flag-raising ceremony on Nov. 25, 2026, recognizing women and girls whose lives were tragically lost due to gender-based violence. According to the province, the ban

Construction on a new section of the Crosstown Shared-Use Path in St. John's is set to begin next week, with work expected to continue through the end of the year. The City of St. John's said construction on the section between Canada Drive and Waterford Bridge Road will begin Monday, Aug. 3, and is scheduled to continue until December 2026. Motorists and pedestrians can expect traffic delays, lane reductions and sidewalk closures in the construction zone while work is underw