Here are some of the stories that made headlines in October 2025.
Tony Wakeham Forms Next PC Majority Government
The Newfoundland and Labrador political map has been painted Tory blue in one of the most stunning political upsets in a long time.
Premier-elect Tony Wakeham leads a majority PC government with 21 seats, the Liberals hold 15, there are two NDP members and two Independents.
The Tories won a lot of close races to pull off the upset, the popular vote was evenly split between the two frontrunners.
A recount was called for one district nearly a month a later.
You can read the full story here.
Premier Tony Wakeham’s Pared Down Cabinet Sworn-In
Premier Tony Wakeham’s new cabinet has been sworn-in.
The ceremony took place at Government House.
The former Liberal government’s 17 member cabinet has been trimmed to just 14 ministers under Tony Wakeham.
2025 Municipal Election Results
Polls have closed across the province in the 2025 municipal election.
All municipalities, with the exception of St. John’s, elected members on the fixed date. The capital city moved its election date to October 8th, due to the Canada Post strike.
You can read the full story here.
Dodgers Rally to Win World Series in Extra Innings
It was not to be as the Dodgers rallied off closer Jeff Hoffman to win game seven of the World Series in extra innings.
Toronto led for most of the night but Los Angeles came alive late to claim their third title in six years.
It caps off a miracle season for Toronto, but MVP Yamamoto proved too much.
You can read the full story here.
NLers Aboard Gaza-Bound Flotilla Released from Israeli Detainment
Three Newfoundlanders who were detained by Israeli forces have been released.
Sadie Mees, Nikita Stapleton, and Devony Ellis were on what they called a “freedom flotilla” to Gaza and were detained earlier this week before making landfall.
Provincial and federal government officials worked to free the three students, who say they were bringing “aid and hope” to people.
You can read the full story here.
























