Bay Roberts RCMP is responding to an unfolding event involving an unknown man walking with a firearm in the area of Mint Cove Pond Road in Spaniard’s Bay. Residents are asked to shelter in place, and the public is asked to avoid the area. Update to follow.

Victims of sex offender skating coach say crimes have left them traumatized, housebound Crown asking for 7 years for Matthew Power, convicted of sex crimes against 2 children Two of the people harmed by Matthew Power's child sexual abuse broke down in tears while telling a St. John's courtroom on Monday they were still reeling from the aftermath of his crimes.

Sheshatshiu RCMP searches for overdue snowmobilers, requests public information Two men, 27-year-old Maurice Mark and 43-year-old Timothy Pone, who were travelling together by snowmobile, are missing after being reported overdue from a fishing trip to Rabbit Island on March 13, 2025. The men, who were traveling together on a black Summit Ski-Doo snowmobile, departed Sheshatshiu at approximately 3:00 p.m. yesterday. Shortly before 10:00 a.m.

ACOA is investing $473,000 to support the Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association in expanding markets, driving innovation, and strengthening sustainability. This initiative will create new opportunities and contribute to long-term growth across the region by: Expanding global market opportunities to grow the sector Strengthening sustainability efforts through research and innovation Supporting workforce growth to encourage careers in aquaculture This investment reinforces the Government of Canada’s commitment to a more resilient, competitive, and sustainable aquaculture sector in Atlantic Canada. Learn more: #Aquaculture#AtlanticCanada

As Canadians’ concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump rise, Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative polling advantage appears to have evaporated, with the Liberals now just one point behind according to th...

According to a joint statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Premier Doug Ford, Ontario has decided to halt its 25% tax on power exports to the United States. According to the statement, Ford will meet with Lutnick in Washington on Thursday to talk about "a renewed USMCA ahead of the April 2 reciprocal tariff deadline." The change of direction follows U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that, in retribution for Ontario's energy export tax, he will increase planned tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium to 50%.

Nat Richard said he was stunned when he learned that China was hitting Canada's seafood sector with 25 per cent tariffs. The tariffs themselves were not very surprising - Canada had placed heavy levies against Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum in the fall, and retaliation was expected. But Richard, the executive director of the Lobster Processors Association, which has members across the Maritimes, said China's decision simply adds to the disorientation already…

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