Public Advisory: Studded Tire Season Extended to May 15Public Advisory: Studded Tire Season Extended to May 15

The federal government announced that Canada will retire the aging CT-114 Tutor jets at the end of the current season and replace them with the CT-157 Siskin II for future Snowbirds teams. The Snowbirds’ final season will include a Canada Day demonstration over Ottawa and a farewell performance over Gatineau, Que., in mid-September, with no announced…

Police observed a 56-year-old man driving a SUV on Water Street despite a suspended license; a stop led to a summary offence ticket for driving while suspended and impounding of the vehicle. The man also had approximately $8,000 in fines.

The Victoria Day long weekend will feature increased traffic enforcement by police, focusing on speeding, distracted driving, seatbelt use, and impaired driving, with drivers urged to plan ahead and watch for wildlife. City of St. John’s offices and community centres will be closed on Monday, May 18, with curbside waste collection moved to Tuesday, May…

The article reports that some parts of Newfoundland and Labrador will be allowed to fish for cod seven days a week this summer due to the healthy status of northern cod. The announcement comes from the government, with NTV highlighting the expanded summer food fishery.

Hydro-Québec fought to keep parts of 1960s correspondence about a proposed aluminum smelter secret, arguing that releasing it could derail energy negotiations with Newfoundland and Labrador. A Quebec judge ordered Hydro-Québec to provide unredacted documents to researcher Marie-Claude Prémont, while negotiations between the two provinces remain…

The article reports that as the busy tourism season approaches, rental car availability is limited, prompting calls for better public transportation. It notes that concerns about vehicle shortages are rising and cites NTV’s Beth Penney covering the story.

The article explains that Newfoundland and Labrador experiences pothole season due to meltwater and erratic freeze-thaw cycles, which cause asphalt to contract and expand, creating potholes. St. John’s expects continued pothole issues in spring, with city crews prioritizing high-traffic roads; residents are urged to report potholes via 311 or ward…

The Newfoundland and Labrador government announced that the deadline to remove studded tires has been extended to Friday, May 15, 2026, from the usual April 30 deadline. The extension is prompted by the long-term weather forecast, and the release urges drivers to continue exercising caution and maintaining safe driving practices.