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Months-Long Repairs to Begin on Foxtrap Access Road Overpass This Week
Work will begin on the overpass at the Foxtrap Access Road and TCH this week and last for the next several months. Starting Thursday, the westbound left lane of the TCH will be closed to accommodate r...
May 18, 2026 (Photo via Google Maps)
RNC, RCMP to Increase Patrols as Long Weekend Winds Down
It's another busy day on the province's highways as the first long weekend of the summer season wraps up. Both the RNC and RCMP have been out making sure that drivers are abiding by the rules of the r...
May 18, 2026 RNC traffic enforcement in Torbay (VOCM News)
Government Launches Consultations on Foreign Worker Protections and Immigration Programs
The province is looking for feedback on how to best protect foreign workers in Newfoundland and Labrador. The consultation, which will look at how immigration programs are managed, will also focus on ...
May 18, 2026
Shops, Offices Closed for Victoria Day
Today is Victoria Day, a shops closing day across the province. In the capital city, there will be no garbage or recycling collection. Pickup will take place tomorrow instead. Paid parking will not be...
May 18, 2026
Restorable to Rubble: Former Owner Questions Demolition of Harbour Grace Landmark
The woman who once owned and tried to save a landmark heritage property in Harbour Grace takes exception to suggestions that Ridley Offices was beyond saving and questions the government's role in pre...
May 18, 2026 Ridley Offices in Harbour Grace (photo by Heritage NL)
New Financial Support Aims to Stabilize Foster Care System
The province's Acting Child and Youth Advocate says increasing monthly support for foster families is a positive move. The provincial government has earmarked $8 million to increase monthly support fo...
May 17, 2026 Karen Gray (Photo courtesy Office of the Child and Youth Advocate)
Former PC Leader David Brazil Joins Global Public Affairs
A former leader of the PC Party of Newfoundland and Labrador has been hired by Global Public Affairs as a senior advisor. The public policy firm says David Brazil will support its international, natio...
May 17, 2026
New Funding Available for Community Violence Prevention Projects
The provincial government has issued a call for proposals for the 2026 Community Violence Prevention Grants Program. Funding is provided through a four-year $13.6 million bilateral agreement with Wome...
May 17, 2026 (VOCM News)
High Speed Leads to Immediate Impoundment for Teen Driver
An 18-year-old is without their license after getting caught speeding at 160 km per hour along the TCH. The RNC stopped the driver around suppertime just west of Corner Brook yesterday. Their license ...
May 17, 2026 RNC stopped an eighteen-year-old driver for speeding at 160 km per hour, just west of Corner Brook (via RNC).
World Bee Day Celebrated With Special Labyrinth Walk in St Johns
Today is World Bee Day and St. John's area residents are being invited to show their support for bees and other pollinators by joining in a free Labyrinth Walk at the Anglican Cathedral. The church ha...
May 17, 2026 (Yellow-banded bumble bee. Photo via Government of Canada.)
