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Man Facing Weapons Charges After Incident at West End Business
A man who was prohibited from carrying weapons of any type has been charged with violating such orders after an incident at a west end business. Police were called to the store around 11:00 yesterday ...
May 04, 2026
Alex Newhook Scores Winning Goal to Send Habs to Second Round
St. John's native Alex Newhook was the offensive hero, scoring the winning goal in the third period to send the Montreal Canadiens to the second round of the NHL playoffs. The Habs opened the scoring ...
May 04, 2026 (Canadiens Montreal/X)
TaDa! Events Honoured in House of Assembly
Terri Andrews and TaDa! Events were recognized in the House of Assembly this week. The MHA for St. John's West, Keith White, says not only has TaDa! brought world-class entertainment to stages in the ...
May 03, 2026 The House of Assembly, March 2026 (HoA)
Province Faces $6.5-Million Jump in School Bus Tenders
The cost of getting students to and from school has increased by some 10 per cent for budget 2026-27. Contracts and tenders for the province's school bus system jumped from $53.5-million to $60-millio...
May 03, 2026
Ottawa Boosts Skilled Trades Funding
A federal cabinet minister whose riding is in this province is touting this week's Spring Economic Statement as something which contains good things for the entire province. Ottawa is spending million...
May 03, 2026 MP Joanne Thompson (VOCM News)
Chamber CEO Cautiously Optimistic About New Red Tape Reduction Office
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see government take a renewed interest in reducing the amount of red tape that slows business development and expansion. Chamber CEO Rhonda Tulk Lane say...
May 03, 2026 Rhonda Tulk-Lane, executive director of the Atlantic Provinces Chamber of Commerce (Via LinkedIn)
College of the North Atlantic Overhauls Music Program for Modern Industry
The College of the North Atlantic has completely redesigned its music program to reflect, what it says, are the realities of today's music industry. The redesign places digital music creation, music b...
May 03, 2026 (College of the North Atlantic Prince Philip Drive Campus/Facebook)
Suspect Apprehended at Bus Stop After Alleged Theft
A man who chose the bus as his getaway from a theft will have his next stop be at court this morning. Police were called to a business on Stavanger Drive around 3:00 yesterday afternoon, where a 42-ye...
May 03, 2026 (VOCM News)
Ron Hynes Honoured in House of Assembly
The songwriter behind the classic "Sonny's Dream" was recognized in the House of Assembly last week. The family and friends of Ron Hynes were invited to the public gallery as tribute was paid to the l...
May 03, 2026 Family and friends of Ron Hynes in the public gallery
Newfoundland Power Donates $80,000 to Cancer Care
Newfoundland Power has donated about $80,000 to programs, supports and facilities for cancer patients. The money, which comes from the utility's Power of Life program, is spread around the island. The...
May 03, 2026
