N.L. fuel prices rise slightly

Higher crude oil prices are translating into higher prices for fuel in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The cost of furnace oil went up by 3.3 cents a litre overnight Wednesday.

Diesel fuel went up by the same amount.

The fuel price regulator also gave approval for gasoline prices to increase by just under two cents a litre.

Low turnout for advance poll in N.L. byelection: Only 219 voters cast ballots in the advance poll for a provincial byelection in eastern Newfoundland Saturday.
Swine flu shot available to all in N.L.: Newfoundland and Labrador health officials announced Friday that the swine flu vaccine is now available to the general public.
Charges laid in Blackhead fatality: The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in St. John's has laid charges against two people in connection with a traffic death on Blackhead Road near Cape Spear on Oct. 3.
2nd arrest in daring smash and grab robbery: A jeweller who chased down a robber Thursday evening in St. John's says he may never be able to practise his craft again.
Suspicious fire at Bell Island depot: Someone broke into a government building on Bell Island early Friday morning and attempted to burn it down, but firefighters extinguished the blaze before it caused too much damage.

Afghan prisoner transfers halted 'more than one time': Canadian officials have halted the transfer of prisoners to Afghanistan's intelligence service "more than one time," because of the possibility of torture, Canada's chief of defence staff said Sunday.
Disgraced N.S. bishop's replacement named: The Roman Catholic Church has appointed a replacement for Bishop Raymond Lahey, of the Diocese of Antigonish, N.S., who is facing child pornography charges.
Vancouver Island evacuation order lifted: An evacuation order has been lifted for hundreds of south Vancouver Island residents forced from their homes by flooding.
Journalists enhance Canadians' freedom: PM: Prime Minister Stephen Harper urged journalists to "shine light into dark corners" of government affairs during a speech late Saturday, but wouldn't take questions from reporters covering the event.
Baby survives as crash kills 4: RCMP say four Calgary women are dead after a crash south of Calgary that left only a single survivor —a baby that had been strapped into a car seat.

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Afghan prisoner transfers halted 'more than one time': Canadian officials have halted the transfer of prisoners to Afghanistan's intelligence service "more than one time," because of the possibility of torture, Canada's chief of defence staff said Sunday.
Indonesian ferry sinks in storm: Rescuers saved more than 240 people aboard an Indonesian passenger ferry that sank Sunday in rough waters off Sumatra island, but at least 25 people have died, officials said.
Iranian forces practise defending nuke sites: Iran on Sunday began large-scale air defence war games aimed at protecting the country's nuclear facilities against any possible attack, state television reported.
Plaskett double winner at Canadian Folk Music Awards: Joel Plaskett's triple album Three earned the Halifax singer-songwriter a double win at the Canadian Folk Music Awards on Saturday.
Canadian speedskater Groves wins gold: Kristina Groves of Ottawa won her first World Cup gold of the season on Sunday, prevailing in the 1,500-metre race in Hamar, Norway.