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Federation of Labour Calling for Action on Eve of National Day of Mourning
The Federation of Labour is calling on the provincial government to take action to address workplace injuries and illness. Tomorrow is the National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the...
Apr 27, 2026
RCMP Investigating After Fire Guts Building in Stephenville
RCMP are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a marine industrial supply company in Stephenville on Friday. Stephenville Fire Chief Don Gibbon says the call came in around 4:30 Friday afte...
Apr 27, 2026 Salt Life Marine and Industrial Supplies suffered a major fire in Stephenville (via Caleb Farell).
Firefighting Community Mourns Loss of Jimmy O'Toole
The firefighting community is in mourning following the passing of IAFF President Jimmy O'Toole. A firefighter since 2001, O'Toole was diagnosed with cancer in 2018. As a union leader he helped to dri...
Apr 27, 2026 (via the IAFF on Facebook)
Minister Reassures St. Clare's Renos will be Cheaper Than New Hospital
The Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure says the redevelopment of St. Clare's will come in at a much lower cost than building a new hospital complex. Liberal MHA Bernard Davis asked Minister...
Apr 27, 2026
Opposition House Leader Pushing for AI Policy for Elected Officials
The Opposition House Leader says she's eager to see government introduce a policy on the use of artificial intelligence by government members. Lisa Dempster made the comment following a post by Touris...
Apr 27, 2026 Lisa Dempster (VOCM News file photo)
Housing Inventory in St. John's Hit Record Low Last Month
Housing inventory in this province is at an all-time low according to the Association of Realtors, but demand is high. That translates into a seller's market. The association held its AGM at the Holid...
Apr 27, 2026
NL to Table Budget, Feds to Provide Spring Economic Statement This Week
This is a big week on the financial front - not only in Newfoundland and Labrador, but for the entire country. Prime Minister Mark Carney will deliver a spring economic statement tomorrow during a tim...
Apr 27, 2026 Premier Tony Wakeham (VOCM News)
President's Choice Zero Sugar Cola Recalled Due to Packaging Error
Loblaw has issued a recall on some President's Choice diet cola due to the possibility that it may contain the full-sugar version. The retailer says select cases of PC Cola Zero Sugar may accidentally...
Apr 27, 2026
More Than $100K in Fines Collected from Speed Camera Violations
The provincial government says it is making headway getting traffic tickets, created by speed cameras, out to people after the postal disruptions clogged the system. Two departments - Government Servi...
Apr 27, 2026 A speed camera sign near Larkhall Academy in St. John's (VOCM News)
Some Users Reporting Inaccuracies on New MyChart Health App
The agency which runs the health care system is making changes to the personal profiles of patients, but some people are citing inaccuracies under their name. NLHS says MyHealthNL is now being powered...
Apr 27, 2026
