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Placentia Identifies Lack of Seat on Port of Argentia's Board as Problematic
The Port of Argentia and the Town of Placentia continue to try to work out their differences over the tax structure for the non-profit entity, but the mayor says it is a difficult issue for council as...
43m ago Placentia Mayor Jamie Neville (VOCM News)
Mechanic Sentenced for Forgery in Wake of Fatal Crash
A St. John's man has been sentenced to three months' house arrest for forging inspection slips for commercial vehicles, one of which was later involved in a fatal crash. Supreme Court Justice Trina Si...
4h ago Cecil Walsh in court (VOCM News)
GF-W Shooting Investigation Continues, Victim Remains in Hospital in Serious but Stable Condition
The investigation continues into a shooting in Grand Falls-Windsor that sent one person to hospital with serious injuries. The victim was airlifted to St. John's where they remain in serious, but stab...
6h ago The RCMP detachment in Grand Falls-Windsor
Lone Detractor on Council Explains Why he Supported Application for Modification to Historic Property
St. John's City Council recently drew a line in the sand on heritage preservation, rejecting a controversial renovation at the 145-year-old Devon House. The proposal, which would have seen a historic ...
8h ago Devon House (VOCM News)
Survey Shows Majority of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians Asked Believe Government Should do More to Address Cost of Living
According to Angus Reid, 53 per cent of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians asked say they are treading water financially and many believe the provincial government isn't doing enough to address the risi...
8h ago
Two Separate Homicide Cases Heard in Provincial Court
Four men charged in connection with two separate homicides in the capital city just before Christmas were back before a judge today. The unrelated homicides occurred just a few weeks apart, and a few ...
9h ago (VOCM News)
NLC Ending Partnership with AIR MILES
The Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation is ending its 20 year partnership with the AIR MILES reward program Customers who collect AIR MILES will be able to continue to earn rewards at NLC corpora...
10h ago
Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers Reunite for Four Show Stint at JAG Soundhouse
A legendary Newfoundland and Labrador band is reuniting for a series of shows in St. John's. Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers are hitting the stage at the JAG Soundhouse for four shows, starting ...
10h ago Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers
'Who's Calling the Shots?' Liberals Ask in Light of Election Donations Made to PCs by Danny Williams
The Opposition wants to know who's calling the shots after former premier Danny Williams admitted that he donated close to $47,000 to the PC election campaign last year to stop the Churchill Falls MOU...
10h ago A sign 'paid for by Danny Williams' at Rawlins Cross, St. Johns, October 2025 (VOCM News)
Capital City Extends Parking Ban for Another Week
The City of St. John's has extended its winter parking ban for another week. The ban, which has been extended to April 18, prohibits parking on any street outside the downtown area between 12:30 a.m. ...
11h ago
