Public Advisory: Cape St. Mary’s and Mistaken Point Ecological Reserves Opening May 11

Salmonier Nature Park opened for the 2026 season on June 1, with the entrance gate open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and all visitors required to be off the trail by 5:30 p.m.; admission is free. The park will offer programs for schools and community groups, Canada Day activities, and summer family events, with updates on Facebook and contact…

Two MHAs were ejected from the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly ahead of May 25, 2026, after a heated exchange during a budget debate. The incident prompted calls from party leaders and the NDP for a meeting to discuss improving decorum in the House, with Premier Wakeham saying all members must do better and that leaders plan to meet to…

The article reports that Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham indicated the government will use the favorable aspects of the Churchill Falls MOU with Hydro-Québec as a framework for a new deal down the road. It also notes that the Innu Nation hopes a final agreement will benefit both the province and the Innu, with assurances that their rights…

The article states that Victoria Day on May 18, 2026, is a federal statutory holiday and that most Newfoundland and Labrador businesses will be closed under the Shops Closing Act, including stores, liquor stores, and large groceries, with some exception for open-on-holiday services (pharmacies, gas stations, convenience stores, and restaurants) at the…

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has posted a tender seeking a contractor to clean up 110 vats of rotting fish sauce left behind in a long-abandoned factory in St. Mary’s, NL. The work is expected to take four to six weeks, after which the government may seek a company to tear down the building and potentially attract new development.

The article reports that the federal government announced nearly $958 million in funding to repair and upgrade small craft harbours across Canada over five years, to improve safety and climate resilience. In Newfoundland and Labrador, this includes upgrades to harbours such as Port de Grave and Ship Cove, with officials saying the improvements will…

The Newfoundland and Labrador government, led by Transportation Minister Barry Petten, announced changes to the Multi-Year Capital Works (MYCW) program, reducing eligible communities from 22 to seven and shifting 15 to the Municipal Capital Works program, with funding spread over four years. Petten said the changes fix a “mess” left by the previous…

The article reports that the government announced celebration and joy around the annual parade of icebergs observed in Newfoundland and Labrador. It notes the iceberg season draws residents to viewpoints and walking trails, highlighting public interest and local reactions to the icebergs’ presence.