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Man Facing Firearms Charges Following Incident in Belleoram
A man is facing firearms-related charges following an incident in Belleoram last Saturday. Harbour Breton RCMP say Just after 1:30 a.m. officers in a parked police cruiser noticed a vehicle stopped ne...
Mar 11, 2026 Harbour Breton RCMP (via Google Street View
NLSA Names Top Athletes, Teams, Coaches and Officials
The NL Soccer Association has announced its top athletes, coach, team and officials. Teri Murphy of Holy Cross Nutra Holdings is the senior female player of the year while Harry Carter of Holy Cross K...
Mar 11, 2026
Minister says Access Remains a Key issue Hampering Tourism Growth
The Minister of Tourism says access is among her top priorities after meeting with representatives of the local tourism industry. Operators have long called for increased capacity on Marine Atlantic a...
Mar 11, 2026 Tourism Minister Andrea Barbour
Panel Discussion on ADHD in Adults Scheduled for Tomorrow
A panel discussion on ADHD scheduled for this week has proven so popular, the organizers are planning a second session. The co-founders of HeadCase, a local peer-support non-profit say the panel is ai...
Mar 11, 2026 Stu Greenoff (left) and Dean MacIsaac (right) of HeadCase (submitted)
Excitement Builds for Allan Cup in CBS
Organizers expect sold-out games throughout the Allan Cup hockey tournament in Conception Bay South next month. The Baker Flooring Conception Bay South Blues are the host team while Clarenville Ford C...
Mar 11, 2026 The CBS Arena (via Town of Conception Bay South)
The Future is Now, Robot Food Delivery Picking Up Across North America
Some restaurants in North America have taken to using robots to deliver food to customers, but concerns are being raised regarding the technology and pedestrian safety. Local tech blogger Kevin Andrew...
Mar 11, 2026 (Kevin Andrews File photo)
Mayor Thanks Firefighters for Efforts in Battling PC-SP Blaze
Now that the immediate danger is over, the owners of a Portugal Cove restaurant destroyed by fire yesterday are left to ponder what's next. The blaze broke out at Landings Eatery and Pub at the ferry ...
Mar 11, 2026
Minister Meets with First Light on Calls for Indigenous Clinic in Metro
The Minister responsible for Indigenous Affairs and the Department of Health has met with First Light - a group that represents the needs of urban Indigenous residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. Fi...
Mar 11, 2026 Minister Lela Evans speaks with reporters outside the House of Assembly (VOCM News)
House of Assembly Salutes Brad Gushue's Career
The House of Assembly paid tribute yesterday to Brad Gushue's illustrious curling career. The two-time Olympic medalist also has a world curling championship, six Briers and fifteen Grand Slam title w...
Mar 11, 2026 Brad Gushue was given a standing ovation in the House of Assembly on Tuesday
St. John's Approves Capital Works Budget
The City of St. John's has finalized where it will be spending its capital works budget this year. The capital city brought down its 2026 budget a couple of months ago, and now knows exactly where its...
Mar 11, 2026
