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Daylight Saving Time Begins Tonight It's that time of year again when we spring our clocks forward by one hour. Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8, when clocks are set one hour ahead at 2:00 a.m. It is a good practice that when you manually adjust clocks, you should also change the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
07.03.2026 12:32 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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WEEKEND WEATHER: Snow for Labrador, Rain for Newfoundland Today, snow is expected across Labrador with up to 10 cm for western areas and 5 cm for the east. Across Newfoundland, a mix of sun and cloud is expected. We flip around the weather on Sunday, fair skies return to Labrador while Newfoundland sees rain and strong winds. 15 to 30 mm of rain is expected along the south coast and 30 to 50 mm for the west coast.
07.03.2026 11:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Major increases in fuel prices with more possible Fuel prices increased across most of Newfoundland and Labrador early Saturday after the Public Utilities Board implemented an extraordinary adjustment outside its regular pricing schedule. The board said the change was necessary due to recent developments in global commodity markets that led to sustained increases in fuel benchmark prices. Gasoline prices rose by as much as 12.4 cents per litre. Diesel prices on the island portion of the province increased by up to 26.7 cents per litre, while...
07.03.2026 10:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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PHOTO GALLERY: Team Canada vs Team NL Here are some shots of the two Brads at the Brier from yesterday afternoon. Team Canada vs Team NL.
06.03.2026 21:40 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Heavy rain is expected from Saturday Night to Sunday night.
YouTube video by Newfound News Heavy rain is expected from Saturday Night to Sunday night.

Heavy rain is expected from Saturday Night to Sunday night.
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06.03.2026 21:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A calm start to the weekend Calm weather will prevail across the Island portion of the province overnight. Clear skies are expected for most areas. Lows will range from minus 17 to minus 4. In western areas of Labrador, 2 cm of snow is expected. In central and coastal areas, expect partly cloudy skies, with a chance of flurries in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area, with lows ranging from minus 24 to minus 18.
06.03.2026 18:32 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Big game licence draw now open The draw is now open for the 2026-27 big game licence season. Hunters in the province have until May 1, 2026, to apply for moose and caribou licences. Eligible hunters must have a Wildlife Information Management System account to apply for a licence. The total 2026-27 moose quota for the Island of Newfoundland is 28,705 licences, including 20,835 either-sex, 7,390 male-only, and 480 not-for-profit licences. This is an increase of 1,090 licences from 2025-26. In Labrador, 348 either-sex moose...
06.03.2026 12:32 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Woman Charged With Refusing Breath Demand, Assault in Paradise A 52-year-old woman is facing multiple charges following two separate incidents in Paradise on Thursday. Police first responded around 4:21 p.m. on March 5 to a report of a possible impaired driver outside a restaurant in the town. Officers located the driver, a 52-year-old woman, and conducted a roadside investigation. Police say she was asked to provide a breath sample using an approved screening device, but refused. She was charged with refusal to comply with a breath demand. Police also...
06.03.2026 11:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Woman Arrested After Disturbance at St. John’s Business A 35-year-old woman was arrested late Thursday night after a disturbance at a business in the centre city area of St. John’s. Officers responded to the call around 11:04 p.m. on March 5. When officers arrived, they located a woman who had allegedly punched a hole in a wall inside the business. The woman was arrested and charged with property damage and breaching a court order. Police transported the accused to the lockup facility, where she was held to appear in court Friday morning.
06.03.2026 10:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Another cold day expected across Newfoundland and Labrador Sunny skies are expected across most of Newfoundland once again today, with gusty winds resulting in cold wind chills today. Highs will range from minus 12 to minus 2. It will be sunny today across Labrador with very cold weather continuing. Wind chills this morning will be in the minus 40s in some areas. Highs will range from minus 20 to minus 12.
06.03.2026 10:03 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Jumps at the pumps with more increases possible There are some large increases in fuel prices this week, with more possible. Gas has increased by 6.7 cents per litre. On the Island, diesel went up 6.4 cents while diesel in western Labrador increased by 4.2 cents. The cost of furnace oil went up 5.50 cents per litre. Stove oil heating fuel in western areas of Labrador jumped by 3.64 cents, and propane heating fuel increased by 0.4 cents. The Board’s next regularly scheduled price adjustment is on Friday, March 13. There is currently a...
06.03.2026 09:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Car crashes into Hew & Draw Hotel in Corner Brook The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is advising that West St, in the area of Central St in Corner Brook is closed due to a motor vehicle collision. A vehicle has collided into the Hew & Draw Hotel in Corner Brook and has caused significant damage to the building. Emergency crews with Corner Brook Fire Department along with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and Newfoundland Health Service paramedics also attended the scene. No other information is available at this time.
06.03.2026 00:57 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Biting cold weather to persist tonight Clear and cold conditions are expected across much of Newfoundland tonight, with gusty northwest winds driving wind chill values down into the minus-20s in several regions. In the St. John’s area and across the Avalon Peninsula, skies are expected to be clear this evening before becoming partly cloudy overnight. Northwest winds of about 30 km/h, gusting to 50, will push the temperature down to around –15 C inland, while coastal areas may remain closer to –10 C. Wind chill values are expected...
05.03.2026 19:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Driver charged after suspected impaired driving collision in Paradise A 27-year-old man is facing charges after a two-vehicle collision in Paradise on Wednesday evening. The RNC responded to the crash around 7 p.m. on March 4. During the investigation, one of the drivers was suspected to be impaired. The man was charged with refusing to provide a breath sample. No injuries were reported, but both vehicles sustained moderate damage. Police say the accused was released and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. His vehicle was also impounded.
05.03.2026 11:32 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Energy NL welcomes Bay du Nord benefits agreement Energy NL says a benefits agreement signed between the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and project partners Equinor and BP for the Bay du Nord offshore oil development marks an important step toward advancing the project. The industry association said the agreement sets expectations for work to take place in Newfoundland and Labrador and outlines opportunities for companies in the province’s supply and service sector. Energy NL CEO Charlene Johnson said the project is expected to...
05.03.2026 10:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Flurries expected for most of the province today Most areas will see flurries, especially this morning, with up to 2 cm possible for the north coast. Sunny skies are anticipated on the Great Northern Peninsula. Highs today will be from minus 16 to minus 8. A mix of sun and cloud is expected today across Labrador. There will be areas of gusty winds. Highs from minus 18 to minus 16 is expected. Extreme wind chills are expected this morning.
05.03.2026 10:06 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Municipal training underway for councillors across Newfoundland and Labrador, Tibbs says Minister Chris Tibbs says a provincewide training program for municipal leaders is underway following the municipal general election held in October 2025. The minister of Municipal and Community Affairs said mandatory orientation sessions are being delivered by departmental officials to support cities and towns across Newfoundland and Labrador. The program is aimed at ensuring mayors, councillors and municipal staff have the knowledge and skills needed to serve their communities. The training...
05.03.2026 09:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A snowy evening ahead for some The snow that is falling over the Avalon and central areas will come to an end this afternoon. Overnight, partly cloudy skies are expected. Along the west and north coast, snowfall amounts of 2 to 5 cm are anticipated. Lows tonight will range from minus 3 to minus 21. Partly cloudy skies are expected tonight across Labrador with the exception of Happy Valley-Goose Bay where there is risk of flurries. 2 cm of snow is expected for from Norman Bay to Lodge Bay and from Red Bay to...
04.03.2026 18:32 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Province to maintain ownership of Bull Arm fabrication site The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it will maintain ownership and control of the Bull Arm fabrication site after cancelling a non-binding memorandum of understanding with North Atlantic. The province announced it has ended the agreement that had explored leasing the site to the company. Officials say the government will continue to manage the property and its marine and industrial facilities. The government said North Atlantic remains an important company in the province and...
04.03.2026 11:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Bay du Nord deal expected to create thousands of jobs in N.L. The new agreement to advance the Bay du Nord offshore oil project is expected to create thousands of jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador and generate billions of dollars in revenue for the province, the provincial government says. The province announced it has reached agreements with project partners Equinor and BP on life-of-field benefits, royalties and an equity option tied to the development. Officials say the deal clears a path forward for the project after it was paused in 2023 and is...
04.03.2026 10:31 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A snowy Wednesday for Newfoundland Snow is expected across the Island portion of the province today. Most areas will see 5 to 10 cm of snow. For the Avalon Peninsula and south coast, snow may mix with rain at times. Highs today will be from minus 12 to plus 2. It will be mostly fair across Labrador with a chance of flurries in a couple of areas. Highs will be from minus 22 to minus 18.
04.03.2026 10:04 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Schools in the St. John's Metro Region will be open for the morning today, Wed, March 4, 2026, and will be dismissing 2 hours earlier than normal hours due to the forecasted weather.

04.03.2026 10:01 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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RNC urges vigilance as Fraud Prevention Month begins The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is reminding residents to watch for signs of scams as March marks Fraud Prevention Month. Common scams include impersonation, romance, investment and so-called grandparent schemes, which often create a sense of urgency to pressure victims into acting quickly. Police are encouraging residents to take steps to protect themselves, including verifying the identity of individuals or organizations before sharing personal information or making financial...
04.03.2026 09:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Agreement reached to advance Bay du Nord offshore project The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it has reached agreements with industry partners to advance the Bay du Nord offshore oil project, a development expected to create thousands of jobs and generate billions of dollars in revenue. The province announced it has finalized deals with Equinor and BP covering life-of-field benefits, royalties and an equity option related to the project. Officials say the agreement clears a path forward for the project after it was paused in 2023, and is...
03.03.2026 23:11 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Snow to continue along the west coast overnight Areas in eastern and central Newfoundland will see mostly overcast conditions overnight. Along the west coast and Northern Peninsula 3 to 5 cm of snow is expected. Temperatures will rise for most areas overnight with lows reaching near freezing by Wednesday morning. It will be partly cloudy across most of Labrador overnight. In the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area, there will be some blowing snow. Lows tonight will range from minus 29 to minus 17.
03.03.2026 18:32 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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RNC arrest man for aggravated assault in CBS The RNC has made an arrest following an assault in Conception Bay South that occurred back in February. On February 22, police responded to a medical call at a home in Foxtrap where a woman was transported to hospital with serious injuries. Police conducted an investigation that resulted in the arrest of a 69-year-old man. He is charged with aggravated assault, assault causing bodily harm, failure to provide the necessities of life, and assault. He was arrested yesterday on Monday and held...
03.03.2026 17:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Mainland and Three Rock Cove become a town The province has approved the request by the Local Service Districts of Mainland and Three Rock Cove to incorporate as a new municipality. As a new municipality, Mainland and Three Rock Cove will have enhanced legislative authority. There will also be access to mandatory and voluntary training on topics, increased efficiencies in decision-making processes, access to increased revenue, the ability to leverage additional provincial and federal funding for current and new municipal...
03.03.2026 11:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Man arrested after domestic disturbance in Mount Pearl A 45-year-old man was arrested Monday night after police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence in Mount Pearl. The RNC were called to the home at about 9:07 p.m. Officers spoke with occupants and witnesses at the scene before arresting the man. The suspect was charged with uttering threats, mischief, two counts of assaulting a peace officer, resisting arrest and breaching a release order. He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court this morning.
03.03.2026 10:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Snow squall risk across parts of Newfoundland today There is a risk of snow squalls along the south and west coast today, with up to 5 cm expected. There is a chance of flurries on the Great Northern Peninsula, and sun and cloud is expected for the metro area. Highs from minus 6 to minus 4 are expected. In western Labrador, about 2 cm of snow is expected today. There is a chance of flurries for the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area, and sun and cloud is expected in Nain. Highs today will range from minus 12 to minus 6.
03.03.2026 10:04 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Flu levels continue to decline nationally According to Health Canada, for the week ending February 21, indicators of influenza activity were decreasing, while indicators of COVID-19 activity and RSV activity were stable across the country. The percentage of tests positive for influenza decreased to 5.5 percent in week 7. Influenza A detections remain predominant, but are decreasing. Influenza B detections were stable, following a period of increase; however, trends vary by region. Among subtyped influenza A detections, influenza A is...
03.03.2026 09:32 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0