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Trepassey Mayor Takes Wait and See Approach to Breakwater Replacement Citing Increasingly Rough Weather
The State of Emergency has been lifted in Trepassey after Monday's storm flattened what was left of the breakwater. Debris across the road effectively cut off a portion of the town, but contractors ha...
Feb 05, 2026 What's left of the breakwater in Trepassey (via Don Waddleton on Facebook)
Seven Toronto Police Service Officers Charged in Massive Corruption and Organized Crime Investigation
At least seven Toronto police officers, and one retired officer have been identified as part of an intensive, seven month investigation into organized crime and police corruption in the GTA known as O...
Feb 05, 2026 A surveillance image of a York Regional Police investigation into organized crime and police corruption involving members of the Toronto Police force (via York Regional Police on youtube)
Retailers Feeling Pressure of Low Inventory, Empty Shelves Thanks to Repeated Weather Delays
An unusually stormy fall and winter has caused delays in getting goods to the island, and has become apparent on store shelves. Retailers don't have any control over the weather, but a backlog in good...
Feb 05, 2026 (VOCM News)
RCMP Investigating Several Incidents of Property Crimes in CBN
The RCMP says investigations into reported property crimes in the Conception Bay North area continue and all efforts are being made to gather evidence to support criminal charges in the cases. Residen...
Feb 05, 2026 (VOCM News)
Woman Gets Rowdy During Arrest in New-Wes-Valley
A 43-year-old woman, arrested for impaired driving, is in even more trouble after allegedly causing damage to police equipment during her arrest. RCMP in New-Wes-Valley had picked the woman up for imp...
Feb 05, 2026
Long Harbour Mayor says Residents are Fed Up with Deplorable Road Conditions
The mayor of Long Harbour has heard from dozens of residents upset with the deplorable condition of the access road leading into their community. Mayor Walter Keating says the pavement is broken up an...
Feb 05, 2026
Commercial Garage in Georgetown Damaged by Fire
Fire caused extensive damage to a commercial garage in Georgetown in Conception Bay Centre early yesterday afternoon. The Brigus Volunteer Fire Department was called to the business around 1:30 and kn...
Feb 05, 2026
Decision to Terminate Proposed Marine Conservation Area MOU Based on Public's Concerns: Minister
Environment Minister Chris Tibbs says the provincial government heard the concerns expressed about a proposed marine conservation protected area off the province's south coast and acted. The province ...
Feb 05, 2026 (Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans MHA Chris Tibbs.)
Patients Booked for MRIs Asked to Double Check Appointment Location
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is asking people with upcoming MRIs to double check the location of their appointments. It says any appointments scheduled for February 9 onward may be taking...
Feb 05, 2026 (VOCM News)
Man Nabbed for Impaired Driving After Leaving Farewell Ferry Terminal
Gander RCMP were alerted after a driver, who was suspected of being impaired, left the ferry terminal at Farewell on the weekend. Police were called Sunday afternoon and found the suspect vehicle trav...
Feb 05, 2026
