Category Archives: Local News

If the Churchill Falls MOU is in jeopardy, the finance minister does not appear to be overly concerned. The Memorandum of Understanding comes to an end today unless it is extended, and the provincial ...

A man has been charged with fraud after refusing to pay for his cab ride last night. A taxi driver phoned RNC around 11:40 p.m. after a man jumped out of his cab without paying his way. Officers were ...

The Opposition is less than enthused with the PCs first budget. The Blue Book contained a lot of promises, but Premier Tony Wakeham says even if they're not met this year they will be over the coming ...

RCMP are warning residents on Fogo Island after a possible polar bear sighting near Island Harbour. Residents are asked to be on alert and to take steps to avoid attracting the animal. Pets should be ...

Today is the final day to get your tickets for the VOCM Cares Foundation Spring 50/50 draw. The jackpot has surpassed $150,000 and is expected to climb significantly as last-minute ticket sales roll i...

A woman was injured after she was assaulted by her son at a home in the east end early this morning. RNC was called about a disturbance around 2:00 a.m. The woman had suffered injuries to her face. He...

A litre of gas is inching closer to the 2-dollar mark. The Public Utilities Board increased the price of gas by 3.6 cents. Diesel on the island is up 0.7 cents and 1.6 cents in Labrador West. Furnace ...

The housing minister admits that while totally eliminating homelessness is a "tall order," government has numerous plans they are working on to address the issue. In the House of Assembly last week, G...

A metro MHA who is concerned about a short access point from Pitts Memorial eastbound to Kilbride is pushing government to take measures this year to improve safety, but it's unclear to what extent it...

A co-author of a massive report on the health care system is encouraged by what she has seen so far on the well-being of Newfoundland and Labrador. Sister Elizabeth Davis and Dr. Pat Parfrey wrote The...