Today, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new measures to protect Canadians and keep our communities safe. Next week, the government will table legislation to amend the Criminal Code for crimes committed by violent and repeat offenders – those accused of serious crimes like violent auto theft, breaking and entering, human trafficking, violent assault, and sexual assault. The legislation will also allow consecutive sentencing, so multiple crimes mean longer time behind bars. There will also...

Starting on Monday, influenza and COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be available by appointment at various clinics across the province. Individuals can now book vaccine clinic appointments online at TimefortheShot.ca. Appointments are available for the flu vaccine, the COVID-19 vaccine, or both at the same time. New appointment times will continue to be added. Appointments can also be booked by phone. Homebound or frail individuals who cannot travel to a Public Health vaccine clinic or visit...

The Toronto Blue Jays came back fighting on Wednesday, beating the Seattle Mariners by a score of 13 to 4 in Game three. The game secured Toronto its first win of the American League Championship Series. Game four takes place tonight in Seattle with first pitch at 8:33 p.m.

Weather forecasts for Newfoundland and Labrador.

The RCMP are continuing to investigate Friday’s overnight fire at the Mushuau Innu First Nation Band Council Office. Police are seeking assistance from the public, and urge anyone with information, images or surveillance video to come forward. Natuashish RCMP and the Mushuau Innu First Nation Fire Department responded to the fire shortly after 3:00 a.m. on October 10. While no injuries were reported, the fire caused extensive damage to the band council office. Anyone with information about...

A 32-year-old man has been charged following an incident on Bay Bulls Road in St. John's Tuesday afternoon. Police responded to a 911 call reporting unknown trouble in the area around 2:45 p.m. Following an investigation, officers arrested the man and charged him with common assault, uttering threats, forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, and assault by choking. The accused was taken to the city lockup and held for a court appearance.

Weather forecasts for Newfoundland and Labrador.

Newfoundland and Labrador has a new government. Premier-elect Tony Wakeham will now have the task of forming a cabinet and to begin the process of governing. The night started with both the Progressive Conservatives and the Liberals neck in neck, with the Liberals taking an early lead. Midway through the evening, the Progressive Conservatives took the lead and maintained the lead. Of the 40 seats, 21 were needed to form a majority government. Here are the results .

Newfound News is projecting a Progressive Conservative Government. With ballot counting underway and most seats declared, we anticipate that the next government of Newfoundland and Labrador will be Progressive Conservative. Of the 40 seats, 21 are needed to form a majority government. Here are the latest results . More to come...

A list of candidates running the 2025 Provincial Election.

The polls have closed across the province in the 2025 provincial general election. Those in line at polling stations will still be able to vote, even after 8:00 p.m. You can follow the latest results here .

A list of candidates running the 2025 Provincial Election.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in Corner Brook is investigating a single-vehicle collision over the weekend. Officers responded to a collision near the intersection of Montgomerie Street and Central Street around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday where a vehicle left the roadway, struck a parked vehicle and then collided with a home. The parked vehicle and residence were unoccupied at the time of the collision. The lone occupant of the vehicle was trapped inside and with the assistance of the fire...