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Restorable to Rubble: Former Owner Questions Demolition of Harbour Grace Landmark
The woman who once owned and tried to save a landmark heritage property in Harbour Grace takes exception to suggestions that Ridley Offices was beyond saving and questions the government's role in pre...
May 18, 2026 Ridley Offices in Harbour Grace (photo by Heritage NL)
New Financial Support Aims to Stabilize Foster Care System
The province's Acting Child and Youth Advocate says increasing monthly support for foster families is a positive move. The provincial government has earmarked $8 million to increase monthly support fo...
May 17, 2026 Karen Gray (Photo courtesy Office of the Child and Youth Advocate)
Former PC Leader David Brazil Joins Global Public Affairs
A former leader of the PC Party of Newfoundland and Labrador has been hired by Global Public Affairs as a senior advisor. The public policy firm says David Brazil will support its international, natio...
May 17, 2026
New Funding Available for Community Violence Prevention Projects
The provincial government has issued a call for proposals for the 2026 Community Violence Prevention Grants Program. Funding is provided through a four-year $13.6 million bilateral agreement with Wome...
May 17, 2026 (VOCM News)
High Speed Leads to Immediate Impoundment for Teen Driver
An 18-year-old is without their license after getting caught speeding at 160 km per hour along the TCH. The RNC stopped the driver around suppertime just west of Corner Brook yesterday. Their license ...
May 17, 2026 RNC stopped an eighteen-year-old driver for speeding at 160 km per hour, just west of Corner Brook (via RNC).
World Bee Day Celebrated With Special Labyrinth Walk in St Johns
Today is World Bee Day and St. John's area residents are being invited to show their support for bees and other pollinators by joining in a free Labyrinth Walk at the Anglican Cathedral. The church ha...
May 17, 2026 (Yellow-banded bumble bee. Photo via Government of Canada.)
Legendary Voice of Dr Hook Passes Away After Long Illness
The lead vocalist from the band Dr. Hook has died. Dennis Locorriere, aged 76, passed away after a long battle with kidney disease. Locorriere was best known for singing with the band Dr Hook and The ...
May 17, 2026 Dennis Locorriere, lead singer of Dr. Hook, passed away on May 16th (@DrHookOfficial on X).
Twillingate Doctor Says New System Is a Game Changer for Patient Care
One rural emergency room doctor says the implementation of CorCare has been beneficial in helping care for people outside the province. Both Ontario and Alberta use CorCare and its provider, Epic. Any...
May 17, 2026 Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital, Twillingate (VOCM News)
Labrador Residents Reminded of Fire Safety Rules as Season Opens
Forest fire season is now in effect in Labrador, and that means changes to some of the rules. Permits are not required for campfires, however, government says anyone planning outdoor or backyard fires...
May 17, 2026 (File photo)
Presumptive Hantavirus Case Reported Among Canadians Returning From Cruise
One of four Canadians isolating on Vancouver Island after disembarking from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak on board is said to have tested presumptive positive for the rare human-spread stra...
May 17, 2026 BC public health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry (CPAC)
