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dlvr.itNLHC selects operators for programs replacing Horizons at 106Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has selected two operators to provide transitional and supportive housing services in St. John’s as Horizons at 106 prepares to end operations by Dec. 31, 2026. Stella’s Circle and Bensaid Services will deliver programs offering different levels of case management and support for a combined 45 individuals. Stella’s Circle will provide moderate case management for 25 people, including at least five in-home support visits per week. The...
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dlvr.itCarney announces $2.5 billion for First Nations emergency preparedness, policing and infrastructurePrime Minister Mark Carney met with First Nations leaders and provincial and territorial premiers on October 26, marking the first meeting of its kind in two decades, according to the federal government. The meeting focused on economic development, revenue-sharing, emergency preparedness, policing and the future of the federal government's relationship with First Nations. Carney directed the federal finance minister to work with First Nations leaders on the potential creation of a First...
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dlvr.itOctober is Foster Families Month in Newfoundland and LabradorOctober is Foster Families Month in Newfoundland and Labrador, recognizing foster parents and kinship caregivers who provide safe and supportive homes for children and youth unable to live with their families. The provincial government says it is investing $8 million to strengthen support for foster families and kinship caregivers. The funding includes increased compensation rates, expanded training opportunities and improvements to the application process for prospective foster parents. A...
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dlvr.itGas increases, other fuel prices fallThe price of gasoline has increased by 1.2 cents per litre. Diesel on the Island decreased by up to 3.5 cents, while diesel in western Labrador dropped by 5.2 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island decreased by 2.97 cents and stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador dropped by 4.48 cents per litre. These changes are based on the most recently available market data as of the close of business on October 23, and as a result do not reflect more recent market activity. The Board’s next...
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dlvr.itProvincial government releases health care core staffing reviewThe Newfoundland and Labrador government has released a review examining minimum staffing levels and the mix of health care professionals needed to safely meet patient care needs at selected Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) sites. Deloitte Inc. was identified as the preferred proponent to conduct the review in July 2025. The assessment examines staffing models for nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and personal care attendants at six NLHS sites....
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dlvr.itProvince issues new tender for two wildfire aircraftThe Newfoundland and Labrador government has issued a new Request for Proposals to acquire two bird dog aircraft to support wildfire suppression operations. The aircraft would help coordinate aerial firefighting, improve safety around wildfires and provide support to ground crews. Each aircraft would be staffed by a pilot and an air attack officer trained in fire behaviour and air traffic control. Bird dog aircraft perform three main functions: managing air traffic around wildfires, directing...
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dlvr.itGovernment to Cut Provincial Gas Tax to Zero for Four MonthsDrivers in Newfoundland and Labrador will pay no provincial tax on gasoline and diesel for four months, beginning December 1. Finance Minister Craig Pardy announced Monday that the provincial fuel tax will be reduced to zero cents per litre from December 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The government says the measure is intended to provide relief from rising living costs and reduce fuel expenses for residents and businesses. Legislative amendments are expected to be introduced in the House of...
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dlvr.itCanada and UK to develop framework for defence financing cooperationCanada and the United Kingdom are developing a framework to coordinate two separate but complementary institutions aimed at strengthening defence financing and industrial capabilities. In a joint statement issued on October 25, the two countries said they had agreed to establish a framework for cooperation between the Multilateral Defence Mechanism and the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. The institutions will operate independently but are expected to work in partnership, supporting...
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dlvr.itHolyrood drone light show takes place after multiple postponementsHolyrood’s rescheduled drone light show took place Sunday evening at the Holyrood Festival Grounds, following multiple postponements. The show began at 8 p.m. on October 25, featuring synchronized drone formations and colourful aerial displays by Drone Light Show Canada. The event was originally planned as part of SquidFest before being rescheduled again in September and later postponed to October 25 because of the weather forecast. The Holyrood Festival Grounds on Byrne’s Road served as the...
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dlvr.itConservatives to take power after nearly a century in BCThe Conservative Party will form the next government of British Columbia. The Conservative Party won a majority government, winning 63 of the 93 seats. The BC NDP, which had held power, had a dismal result, winning only 28 seats. The BC Green Party won two seats. Lorne Doerkson will become British Columbia’s next premier. David Eby retained his seat but announced he would resign as the leader of the BC NDP. The election appears to have been a political gamble by David Eby due to turmoil...
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dlvr.itProvince to announce additional affordability measuresFinance Minister Craig Pardy will announce additional affordability measures for Newfoundland and Labrador today. The announcement builds on the first phase of the provincial government’s affordability measures and is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the Motor Registration Division offices at 149 Smallwood Drive in Mount Pearl. Pardy will be joined by Mark Butt, MHA for Lewisporte-Twillingate, and Hal Cormier, MHA for St. George’s-Humber.
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dlvr.itHouse of Assembly to resume today for the Fall SittingThe House of Assembly is set to resume today for the fall sitting. The House will sit until November 5; then there is a Constituency week. On November 16, the House will meet again until November 29. The House opens at 1:30 p.m. (1 p.m. in most of Labrador). Proceedings are broadcast live via the House of Assembly television channel and streamed via the House of Assembly website and social media channels.
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dlvr.itHistory of Government HouseGovernment House, a national historic site, is located in downtown St. John's on Military Road and serves as the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. Construction started in 1827 and was finished in 1831. The home was constructed for the summer season, leading to later inhabitants complaining of the cold. Today, the home serves as a meeting place for dignitaries visiting the province. This is where swearing-in ceremonies for Cabinet ministers are held,...
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dlvr.itMan arrested after allegedly ramming police vehicle and fleeing in GalwayA 35-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly ramming a police vehicle during a traffic stop in Galway on Saturday night. Operational Patrol Services officers conducted a traffic stop on Ashgrove Drive at approximately 10:35 p.m. on Oct. 24, 2026. Police say the driver provided a false name before reversing his vehicle into the police cruiser and fleeing the scene, nearly striking officers in the process. A short time later, officers responded to a vehicle fire in the area and...
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dlvr.itDawson Mercer traded to the Winnipeg JetsDawson Mercer has been traded to the Winnipeg Jets. On Friday, Mercer, along with Nick Bjugstad and Nico Daws, along with the rights to Alexander Command, who remains unsigned, were traded to Winnipeg for Connor Hellebuyck, who will go to the New Jersey Devils. Mercer, the Newfoundland and Labrador native, plays centre and right wing positions. He was drafted 18th overall by New Jersey in 2020 and has played six NHL seasons with the Devils. He has scored 103 goals and 110 assists in 420...
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dlvr.itStephenville Crossing Town Clerk-Manager Receives Derrick Bragg Leadership AwardYvonne Young, Town Clerk-Manager of Stephenville Crossing, is the recipient of the 2026 Derrick Bragg Leadership Award. Municipal and Community Affairs Minister Barry Petten presented the award during the Professional Municipal Administrators of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Fall Forum in Corner Brook on Oct. 15. Young was recognized for her leadership, advocacy and more than 47 years of service to the residents of Stephenville Crossing. She was also recognized for mentoring others and...
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dlvr.itLabrador Accounts for Nearly All of Province’s 96,000 Hectares Burned in 2026 Wildfire SeasonNewfoundland and Labrador recorded 133 wildfires in 2026, burning approximately 96,000 hectares of land, with nearly all the damage occurring in Labrador. According to the provincial government, 96,269.1 hectares burned in Labrador, compared with 45.9 hectares in eastern Newfoundland and 13.4 hectares in western Newfoundland. The province recorded 57 wildfires in Labrador, 56 in eastern Newfoundland and 21 in western Newfoundland. The total area burned was significantly higher than in 2025,...
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dlvr.itFederal Government Announces $204,681 for Indigenous-Led Projects in Newfoundland and LabradorThe federal government is providing $204,681 to support three Indigenous-led economic development projects in Newfoundland and Labrador. The funding was announced Thursday by Fisheries Minister and St. John’s East MP Joanne Thompson in Miawpukek Mi’kamawey Mawi’omi, also known as Conne River. The investments will support cultural infrastructure, Indigenous business development and specialized culinary training. Miawpukek First Nation will receive $117,000 for upgrades and enhancements to its...
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dlvr.itProvince Invests $475,000 in Bluedrop Workforce Training ProjectThe Newfoundland and Labrador government is investing $475,000 in a one-year project aimed at expanding online workforce training and digital credentials across the province. The funding, provided through the Labour Market Partnerships program, will support SkillsPass NL 2.0, a demonstration project led by St. John’s-based workforce training company Bluedrop ISM. SkillsPass is a platform designed to manage workforce training, skills development and digital credentials. Through the project,...
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dlvr.itProvince Seeks Consultant to Study Airfare Costs and Service Sustainability in LabradorThe Newfoundland and Labrador government is seeking a consultant to examine air travel affordability and the sustainability of air services in Labrador. The request for proposals (RFP) is part of the provincial government’s commitment to address transportation challenges and the high cost of air travel for Labrador residents. The review will examine the role of air travel in connecting Labrador’s communities, supporting local economies and providing access to essential services and...
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dlvr.itFuel prices take another jumpThere is a bump in fuel prices today. Gas is up by 2.1 cents per litre. The cost of diesel on the Island increased by 6.9 cents, and diesel in western Labrador jumped 6.5 cents. The price of furnace oil heating fuel on the Island increased by 5.94 cents per litre and stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador went up by 5.67 cents per litre. These changes are based on the most recently available market data as of the close of business on October 22, and as a result do not reflect more recent...
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dlvr.itPolice operation underway in Deer LakeThe RCMP is advising that there is a police operation underway in Deer Lake. Residents in the George Aaron Drive, Goose Arm Road and Nicholasville Road areas of Deer Lake will see an increased RCMP presence due to an ongoing police operation. There is no immediate threat to public safety, however we ask that residents and travellers avoid areas where officers are present to allow them to conduct their work. In the interest of police safety, we also ask that the public refrain from posting...
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dlvr.itSt. John’s Man Charged With Weapons Offences After Police Find Bear SprayA 43-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police responded to an assistance call on Hamlyn Road in St. John’s on Thursday morning. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to the call at approximately 9:18 a.m. on Oct. 22, 2026, where they located an intoxicated man sitting on the sidewalk. Police checks determined the man was in breach of his release order. He was arrested, and officers found a can of bear spray during a search. The man was taken to Provincial Court and charged...
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dlvr.itThis weekend in NLYour guide to what’s happening across Newfoundland and Labrador. This weekend (October 24 and 25, 2026) Saturday: The 589 Carbonear Air Cadets are hosting a Craft Fair on Saturday, October 24, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 23, 2 Bannerman St., Carbonear, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors Market at Anglican Church Holy Trinity in Grand Falls-Windsor from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fall 2026 Newfoundland Sportscards, Gaming and Collectables Expo from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn...
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dlvr.itTender Issued for First Phase of Central TCH Twinning ProjectThe provincial government has issued a tender for the first phase of the central Trans-Canada Highway twinning project between Grand Falls-Windsor and Bishop’s Falls. The first phase involves subgrade construction along a 6.2-kilometre stretch from the existing twinned section near Grand Falls-Windsor to the Canadian National Railway overpass in Bishop’s Falls. The $306-million project is being funded through a 50-50 cost-sharing agreement between the provincial and federal governments under...
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dlvr.itFinal Section of Team Gushue Highway to Open TodayThe final section of the Team Gushue Highway is set to officially open today. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Barry Petten will lead the opening ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Admiralty House Communications Museum Annex, located at 365 Old Placentia Road in Mount Pearl. Petten will be joined by Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister and Ferryland MHA Loyola O’Driscoll, Cape Spear-Mount Pearl-Paradise MP Tom Osborne, Mount Pearl Mayor Dave Aker, St. John’s Mayor Danny Breen and Olympic...
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dlvr.itMix of increases and decreases at the pumps todayGas is down today by 1.7 cents per litre. The price of diesel has fallen 0.4 cents on the Island but went up 2.2 cents in western Labrador. The price of furnace oil heating fuel on the Island decreased by 0.47 cents per litre. Stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador increased by 1.74 cents and propane heating fuel increased by 3.9 cents per litre. The changes are based on market data as of the close of business on October 21, and as a result do not reflect more recent market activity. The...
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dlvr.itStormy weather for parts of the provinceAcross Newfoundland today, it will be unsettled in many areas. On the Avalon Peninsula, we will see 5 to 10 mm of rain and winds gusting to 80. Marystown will see rain changing to snow over higher terrain and then back to rain. Rainfall amounts of 10 mm are expected, and higher terrain will see about 5 cm of snow. Winds will gust to 60 in central areas of Newfoundland. Highs from 3 to 6 are expected. It will be mostly sunny across Labrador today, with high temperatures ranging from 0 to 3.
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dlvr.itHorizons Resident Calls for Answers as Closure Deadline ApproachesPHOTO: Graciana Smith A resident of Horizons at 106 Airport Road is calling on the provincial government and Newfoundland and Labrador Housing to provide clear answers and individual housing plans for more than 40 residents ahead of the program’s impending closure. Graciana Smith, who has lived at Horizons since September 2024 and is a member of the Streets to Stability Council, says residents remain uncertain about where they will live when the program ends. Smith says residents have been...
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dlvr.itSheshatshiu to receive up to 30 new child care spacesSheshatshiu Innu First Nation has been approved for funding to create up to 30 new child care spaces at the Shakastueu Pishum Centre. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador says approximately $658,000 will be allocated to renovations at the existing facility and an expansion of its child care capacity. The project is funded through the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, a federal-provincial initiative aimed at improving access to affordable child care. Approved projects...
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dlvr.itWakeham Announces $54M in Electricity and Heating ReliefNewfoundland and Labrador residents will receive additional help with electricity and home heating costs this winter, with the provincial government announcing $54 million in affordability measures. Starting in January 2027, residential customers of Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro will receive a 15 per cent reduction on their electricity bills. The rebate is expected to save the average household about $351 a year. The government is accelerating the Churchill Falls...
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dlvr.itRCMP warn of fraudulent calls and emails impersonating Newfoundland and Labrador officersThe RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador are warning the public about a cross-country scam involving fraudulent phone calls and emails from individuals claiming to be police officers. RCMP headquarters in St. John’s is receiving reports from people across Canada who have been contacted by scammers posing as RCMP officers in the province. In many cases, the calls appear to come from legitimate RCMP telephone numbers in Newfoundland and Labrador beginning with 709-772. The scammers claim the...
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dlvr.itPop-up blood collection clinics scheduled for three Saturdays in St. John’sNewfoundland and Labrador Health Services is offering pop-up blood collection clinics in St. John’s on three Saturdays between October 24 and November 7. The clinics will operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stavanger Drive Blood Collection Clinic, located at 28 Stavanger Drive. Appointments are required, with bookings opening at 9 a.m. on the Thursday before each clinic. The upcoming dates and booking times are: October 24: Bookings open Thursday, October 22, at 9 a.m. October 31: Bookings...
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dlvr.itSt. John’s man, 61, arrested on multiple charges after reported threatsA 61-year-old man faces multiple charges following a reported incident at a residence in the west end of St. John’s. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to a report of threats in progress at approximately 6:53 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Officers spoke with witnesses and the complainant before arresting the man following further investigation. He is charged with uttering threats, property damage, assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and two...
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dlvr.itFuel prices edge down againGas is down today by 3.7 cents per litre. Diesel on the Island decreased by up to 0.5 cents, and diesel in western Labrador decreased by 0.5 cents per litre. Furnace oil dropped 0.39 cents and stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador decreased by 0.39 cents. These changes are based on the most recently available market data as of the close of business on October 20 and therefore do not reflect more recent market activity. The Board’s next price adjustment is on Friday.
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dlvr.itCloudy and rainy in many areas of the IslandCloudy skies are expected today ahead of our next weathermaker. Some rain is also expected today. The Avalon Peninsula will pick up 5 mm of rain, and on the Burin Peninsula, rainfall amounts of 5 to 10 mm are possible. Some drizzle is likely on the southwest coast. Highs from 7 to 10 are expected. There is a risk of flurries or rain showers in most of Labrador today. Any accumulation should be minimal. Highs today are expected to range from 0 to 7.
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dlvr.itProvincial government takes websites offline following cybersecurity vulnerabilitySome Newfoundland and Labrador government websites and online services are being temporarily taken offline as a precaution following the disclosure of a global cybersecurity vulnerability. The provincial government says technical teams are assessing its technology systems and working with federal, provincial and territorial partners to determine which services can safely remain available. Websites and online services are being evaluated individually, with some residents potentially...
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dlvr.itDogs and Residents Displaced After Bathroom Ceiling Fan Catches Fire Mount PearlFirefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department were called to a home on Humber Drive in Mount Pearl at approximately 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday for reports of a structure fire. When crews from Brookfield station arrived, they quickly laid an attack line and made entry into the home where they located a fire inside a bathroom ceiling fan. Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire and pulled down the ceiling to ensure the fire didn’t spread further into the residence. Firefighters also...
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dlvr.itPolice operation underway in TwillingateResidents in the Bayview Road area of Twillingate will see an increased RCMP presence in the community due to an ongoing police operation. There is no immediate threat to public safety, however we ask that residents and travellers avoid areas where officers are present to allow them to conduct their work. In the interest of police safety, the public is asked to refrain from posting images, video and information about police activities.
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dlvr.itStudded Tires Permitted in Newfoundland and Labrador Starting November 1Motorists in Newfoundland and Labrador can begin using studded tires on Sunday, November 1. The provincial government is encouraging drivers to prepare their vehicles for winter and use caution as weather conditions change. Motorists are advised to slow down on slippery roads, adjust their driving to conditions and allow extra time to reach their destinations. Drivers should also monitor travel advisories and carry a winter emergency kit. The government recommends ensuring tires are in good...
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dlvr.it$5.3-million contract awarded to replace North Arm River Bridge near HolyroodA $5.3-million contract has been awarded to replace the North Arm River Bridge on Route 90 near Holyrood after inspections found the existing structure had deteriorated and reached the end of its service life. The provincial government awarded the contract to Trident Construction Limited. The project includes construction of the replacement bridge, roadway improvements and demolition of the existing structure. A temporary bridge diversion will also be installed to maintain traffic access...
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dlvr.itGas down, other fuels increaseThe price of gas has decreased by up to 3.8 cents per litre. Diesel motor fuel on the Island increased by up to 3.7 cents; diesel motor fuel in western Labrador increased by 5.9 cents. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island increased by 3.20 cents and stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador increased by 5.07 cents. These changes are based on the most recently available market data as of the close of business on October 19, and as a result do not reflect more recent market activity. The...