# across newfoundland (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover across newfoundland. Page: Feed: --- ## [Infrastructure announcement planned for Lewisporte](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/infrastructure-announcement-planned-for-lewisporte) _2026-08-26 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Deputy Premier and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Barry Petten is set to make a significant infrastructure announcement in Lewisporte on Wednesday. The announcement is scheduled for 1 p.m. outdoors beside the constituency office of Lewisporte-Twillingate MHA Mark Butt at 122 Main St. Petten is joined by Butt and Lewisporte Mayor Krista Freake for the announcement. In the event of… ## [St. John’s reports $6.7M operating surplus for 2025](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/st-john-s-reports-6-7m-operating-surplus-for-2025) _2026-08-26 · News Staff · Newfound News_ The City of St. John’s reported a $6.7-million operating cash surplus for 2025, representing about 1.8 per cent of its adjusted $378.2-million operating budget. The results were outlined in the City’s 2025 Executive Summary Report on Revenue and Expenditure, presented at Monday’s council meeting. The report used the same cash-based accounting method as the City’s annual budget and compared actual… ## [Fuel prices fall across the province](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/fuel-prices-fall-across-the-province-1) _2026-08-26 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Fuel prices dropped across Newfoundland and Labrador following the latest adjustment by the Newfoundland and Labrador Board of Public Utilities. All types of gasoline decreased by up to 2.4 cents per litre. Diesel prices on the Island fell by up to 8.7 cents per litre, while diesel in western Labrador decreased by 8.2 cents per litre. Heating fuel prices also declined. Furnace oil on the Island… ## [Fire response underway on Main Road in Rattling Brook](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/fire-response-underway-on-main-road-in-rattling-brook) _2026-08-26 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Springdale RCMP and the King’s Point Volunteer Fire Department were responding to a fire on Main Road in Rattling Brook this morning. Police say Main Road is partially obstructed and asked residents to avoid the area unless travel is essential. Residents who must travel through the area are urged to use caution and follow directions from emergency responders. ## [A nice Wednesday ahead for most of NL](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/a-nice-wednesday-ahead-for-most-of-nl) _2026-08-26 · Mia Greene · Newfound News_ Across the province this morning, conditions are mostly clear; on the Avalon, it remains mostly cloudy. It's 20 degrees right now in St. John's, 16 in Gander, 14 in Corner Brook, and 10 in Labrador City. Today, it will be sunny across most of Newfoundland. On the Avalon, it will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. There is a chance of showers in St. Anthony and southern Labrador as well.… ## [Cruise ship Volendam scheduled to visit St. John’s](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/cruise-ship-volendam-scheduled-to-visit-st-john-s) _2026-08-26 · News Staff · Newfound News_ The cruise ship Volendam is scheduled to arrive in St. John’s today, bringing about 1,839 passengers to the city. The Holland America Line ship is scheduled to be in port from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cruise ship arrival and departure times are subject to change depending on weather conditions and ship schedules. The city also reminded residents that parking on Harbour Drive would be limited during the… ## [Country music superstar Dolly Parton has died](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/country-music-superstar-dolly-parton-has-died) _2026-08-25 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Country music superstar Dolly Parton has died, according to her family. Parton was 80-years-old. She was a singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Parton's debut album, Hello, I'm Dolly, was released in 1967, commencing a career spanning 60 years and 50 studio albums. The Pittman Center, Tennessee native was married to Carl Thomas Dean until his death in 2025. She was one… ## [Canada to impose new tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. imports starting Sept. 8](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/canada-to-impose-new-tariffs-on-27-6-billion-in-u-s-imports-starting-sept-8) _2026-08-25 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Canada will impose new counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. imports beginning Sept. 8, matching new American tariffs imposed on Canadian goods while announcing billions of dollars in additional support for workers and businesses affected by the trade dispute. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the measures Tuesday after the United States imposed a 50 per cent tariff… ## [Pride crosswalk vandalized outside Port Saunders school](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/pride-crosswalk-vandalized-outside-port-saunders-school) _2026-08-25 · News Staff · Newfound News_ File photo Police are investigating after a Pride crosswalk outside French Shore Academy in Port Saunders was vandalized with anti-2SLGBTQIA+ messages. Port Saunders RCMP responded to a report of vandalism outside the school on Roncalli Drive on Aug. 21. School staff discovered the messages painted on the Pride walkway in front of the school Thursday afternoon and contacted police. Police believed… ## [WestJet flight attendants ratify new collective agreement](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/westjet-flight-attendants-ratify-new-collective-agreement) _2026-08-25 · News Staff · Newfound News_ WestJet flight attendants represented by CUPE 8125 ratified a new three-year collective agreement with 90.2 per cent of members voting in favour. The agreement followed months of negotiations between the union and WestJet that ultimately resulted in a strike by flight attendants. The new contract covers nearly 4,400 flight attendants and includes new compensation for work that cabin crew… ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tDiE709Xr8uD) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Province seeks design consultant for Pasadena Elementary expansion](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/province-seeks-design-consultant-for-pasadena-elementary-expansion) _2026-08-23 · News Staff · Newfound News_ The Newfoundland and Labrador government has issued a request for proposals for design consulting services for the planned expansion and renovation of Pasadena Elementary School. The successful consultant will provide design and related professional services for the project, which is intended to increase the school’s capacity and better accommodate students, staff and families in the Pasadena… ## [Small plane crash near Paddy's Pond](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/small-plane-crash-near-paddy-s-pond) _2026-08-22 · News Staff · Newfound News_ PHOTO: Annette Hawkins Emergency crews responded to a report of a small plane crash near Paddy's Pond. The call came in at 8:02 p.m. There is no word on any injuries. Traffic is once again flowing through the area, but remains somewhat congested in the westbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway. This is a developing story. ## [Small-business confidence dips in Newfoundland and Labrador, CFIB says](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/small-business-confidence-dips-in-newfoundland-and-labrador-cfib-says) _2026-08-22 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Small-business confidence in Newfoundland and Labrador declined in August, according to the latest Business Barometer from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The province was among four provinces where short-term business confidence fell during the month, alongside Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and Alberta. Despite the decline, Newfoundland and Labrador remained above the 50-point… ## [More than $630,000 announced for fire protection in Conception Bay North](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/more-than-630-000-announced-for-fire-protection-in-conception-bay-north) _2026-08-22 · News Staff · Newfound News_ More than $630,000 in provincial funding has been announced for fire protection vehicles and equipment serving communities in the Conception Bay North region. Forestry, Agriculture and Lands Minister Pleaman Forsey made the announcement in South River, with funding going to three volunteer fire departments. The Bay de Grave Volunteer Fire Department will receive $616,647 toward the purchase of a… ## [Provincial government establishes Team Labrador to prepare for major development](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/provincial-government-establishes-team-labrador-to-prepare-for-major-development) _2026-08-22 · News Staff · Newfound News_ The Newfoundland and Labrador government is establishing a new team focused on helping Labrador capitalize on major economic opportunities while preparing communities for the potential impacts of large-scale development. Team Labrador will be chaired by Lela Evans, Minister of Labrador Affairs, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation and Women and Gender Equality, and MHA for Torngat Mountains.… ## [Canada and US trade talks fail, Canada to impose dollar for dollar tariffs](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/canada-and-us-trade-talks-fail-canada-to-impose-dollar-for-dollar-tariffs) _2026-08-22 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Last minute trade talks failed between Canada and the United States overnight after the United States made a number of additional demands Recent progress was not enough and Prime Minister Mark Carney decided to suspend trade negotiations with the U.S. and directed Canada’s negotiators to return to Ottawa. Carney said that last-minute changes in the U.S. proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic, and… ## [Slight changes at the pumps](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/slight-changes-at-the-pumps) _2026-08-22 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Overnight, all types of gas decreased by up to 0.1 cents per litre, while diesel prices on the Island increased by up to 0.5 cents per litre. Diesel motor fuel in western Labrador increased by 0.6 cents per litre. Heating fuel prices also increased. Furnace oil on the Island rose by 0.38 cents per litre, while stove oil in western Labrador increased by 0.58 cents per litre. The changes were based… ## [This Weekend in NL](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/this-weekend-in-nl) _2026-08-21 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Your guide to what’s happening across Newfoundland and Labrador. This weekend (August 22 and 23, 2026) Saturday: The 14th Annual Tickle Swim for Mental Health. A 5K open ocean swim to raise funds and awareness for mental health from Portugal Cove-St. Philip's to Bell Island. Saturday and Sunday: FireFit Championship 2026 at the Mary Brown's Centre daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday:… ## [Aquaculture sector generated $453 million in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2025](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/aquaculture-sector-generated-453-million-in-newfoundland-and-labrador-in-2025) _2026-08-21 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Newfoundland and Labrador's aquaculture industry generated $453 million in farmgate value in 2025, accounting for nearly 40 per cent of the total value of seafood produced in the province. The figures, released by the Newfoundland and Labrador Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) ahead of its annual Cold Harvest Conference & Trade Show, highlight the growing role of aquaculture in the… ## [Fire protection funding announcement planned for South River](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/fire-protection-funding-announcement-planned-for-south-river) _2026-08-21 · News Staff · Newfound News_ The provincial government will announce funding for fire protection vehicles and equipment in South River today. Forestry, Agriculture and Lands Minister Pleaman Forsey is scheduled to make the announcement alongside Justice and Public Safety Minister and Harbour Main MHA Helen Conway Ottenheimer. The announcement is set for 11 a.m. at the Bay de Grave Volunteer Fire Department at 1 Conception Bay… ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bYKQipmaUm5E) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Gasoline, Diesel and Heating Fuel Prices Fall Across NL](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/gasoline-diesel-and-heating-fuel-prices-fall-across-nl) _2026-08-21 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Maximum fuel prices decreased across Newfoundland and Labrador following the latest adjustment based on average market data available through Aug. 19. Gasoline prices decreased by up to 2.7 cents per litre, while diesel prices on the Island fell by 1.0 cent per litre. In Labrador, diesel prices in western areas decreased by 0.9 cents per litre. Heating fuel prices also declined. Furnace oil on the… ## [A chance of showers for most of Newfoundland and Labrador today](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/a-chance-of-showers-for-most-of-newfoundland-and-labrador-today) _2026-08-21 · Mia Greene · Newfound News_ A mix of sun and cloud is expected today across Newfoundland. There is a risk of showers in central, the west and the south coast. Across the Island, highs will range from 17 to 25. Showers are expected this morning in western Labrador, with 2 to 4 mm possible. Elsewhere, there is a risk of showers. Highs across Labrador will be between 12 and 20. ## [One lane of TCH re-opens near Flat Bay Junction](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/collision-closes-tch-near-flat-bay-junction) _2026-08-20 · News Staff · Newfound News_ UPDATE: The Trans-Canada Highway has partially re-opened to alternating traffic. However, intermittent closures may be required over the next few hours to allow crews to safely complete their work. Motorists are reminded to anticipate further possible delays and are asked to continue to approach the area with caution and follow all directions from traffic control personnel. EARLIER: Bay St. George… ## [Premier Wakeham announces major cabinet shuffle](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/premier-wakeham-announces-major-cabinet-shuffle) _2026-08-20 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Premier Tony Wakeham has announced a major shakeup of his cabinet, with several ministers taking on new portfolios following the signing of the new Churchill River agreement. The changes were announced Thursday morning during a ceremony at Government House. The provincial government says the new cabinet assignments are intended to prepare government for the next phase of major projects,… ## [Travel delays expected during Country Road bridge repairs](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/travel-delays-expected-during-country-road-bridge-repairs) _2026-08-20 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Travellers accessing Country Road Bridge on Country Road near Bay Roberts are experiencing delays due to ongoing road and bridge repair work. From Aug. 24 to Aug. 28, delays of up to several hours at a time are expected while road work is completed. Country Road is closed to traffic at the bridge site from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2. ## [U.S. alcohol could be coming back to store shelves](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/u-s-alcohol-could-be-coming-back-to-store-shelves) _2026-08-20 · News Staff · Newfound News_ U.S. alcohol could be coming back to store shelves as part of a new trade deal between Canada and the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney met with provincial and territorial premiers yesterday and made the request. The United States has agreed to delay the implementation of a 50 percent tariff on a range of Canadian goods, giving Canada and the U.S. more time to negotiate outstanding trade… ## [Provincial government Cabinet shuffle today](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/provincial-government-cabinet-shuffle-today) _2026-08-20 · News Staff · Newfound News_ A swearing-in ceremony for the Cabinet will take place at 10:00 a.m. today at Government House in St. John’s. Premier Tony Wakeham’s cabinet has 14 members, including the premier. The current cabinet was formed after Wakeham became premier on Oct. 29, 2025. ## [Harry and Meghan ‌are reportedly moving back to the United Kingdom](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/harry-and-meghan-are-reportedly-moving-back-to-the-united-kingdom) _2026-08-20 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Prince Harry and Meghan ‌are reportedly moving back to the United Kingdom. The couple has been living in California since stepping back from the Royal Family in 2020. The Telegraph was the first to break the story. The couple will be returning to the United Kingdom with their children, but will live as private citizens. No date was provided for when the move will take place. ## [Rain expected in multiple areas today](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/rain-expected-in-multiple-areas-today) _2026-08-20 · Mia Greene · Newfound News_ This morning, there is some rain over the Burin Peninsula and showers on the northeast coast. It is cloudy across most of Newfoundland this morning. There are a few sunny peaks on the Avalon. Across the Big Land, there are some coastal showers. On the Avalon Peninsula and Great Northern Peninsula, rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 mm are expected. The Burin Peninsula will receive 5 to 10 mm of rain.… ## [Fuel prices increase once again](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/fuel-prices-increase-once-again) _2026-08-20 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Maximum fuel prices increased across Newfoundland and Labrador following the latest adjustment. All types of gasoline motor fuel increased by up to 1.7 cents per litre. On the Island, diesel prices increased by 1.5 cents per litre, while diesel in western Labrador increased by 1.0 cent per litre. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island increased by 1.31 cents per litre. Stove oil heating fuel in… ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/16WmcMnWkSWs) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Canada’s largest icebreaker reaches North Pole](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/canada-s-largest-icebreaker-reaches-north-pole) _2026-08-19 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Canada’s largest and most powerful icebreaker reached the North Pole on Sunday as part of its 2026 Arctic deployment. The Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Louis S. St-Laurent reached the North Pole on Aug. 16 while carrying out scientific and mapping work in the Arctic. The voyage is supporting Canada’s efforts to define the country’s continental shelf and map its outer limits under the United… ## [Jodie Ashini elected Grand Chief of Innu Nation](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/jodie-ashini-elected-grand-chief-of-innu-nation) _2026-08-19 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Jodie Ashini was elected the new Grand Chief of the Innu Nation in an election held Aug. 16, 2026. Tshan (John) Nui was elected deputy grand chief, while a new board of directors was also chosen. The election marked a change in leadership for the Innu Nation, with Simon Pokue leaving the position of grand chief and Christopher Rich stepping down as deputy grand chief.