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Big Price Increases for Diesel and Home Heating Fuels
The price of diesel and home heating oil jumped overnight. Diesel on the island spikes another 9 cents per litre and is up about 8 and a half cents in Labrador West. Furnace and stove oil climbs by ab...
Jan 30, 2026
Evacuation Order for Portion of Badger Due to Flooding
The Town of Badger who declared a state of emergency Wednesday evening has now ordered the evacuation of several areas of the community due to flooding. The evacuation includes parts of Beothuk Street...
Jan 29, 2026 Water Levels at Badger, Jan 29, 2026 (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Police Thwart Apparent Plans for an Armed Robbery with Two Arrests in Capital City
Two people are facing conspiracy and weapons-related charges following their arrests in St. John's on Wednesday. RNC say Julian Squires, who was unlawfully at large, was picked up around 3:00 p.m. Wed...
Jan 29, 2026
Man Charged in Halloween Homicide Appears in Court
A man charged in one of several recent homicides in the Rabbittown area of St. John's was back before a judge today. Twenty-seven-year-old Jordan Woods is charged with second-degree murder in the deat...
Jan 29, 2026 Jordan Woods (VOCM News)
RCMP Investigating Theft of Ski-Doo From Carbonear
RCMP are looking for information to assist in the investigation into the theft of a snowmobile from a home in Carbonear sometime overnight. Police were called to Tyres Drung this morning. RCMP say the...
Jan 29, 2026 Photo submitted by RCMP
Firefighters Mourning Loss of Former Fire Commissioner
Firefighters across the province are mourning the passing of former provincial fire commissioner Derek Simmons. Simmons, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 68, was also the former mayor and fire...
Jan 29, 2026 Derek Simmons
More Damage Caused to Baltic III Following Latest Storm
The Baltic III, which ran aground at Cedar Cove nearly one year ago has sustained more damage as severe weather continues to pound at the bulk carrier. The Canadian Coast Guard says assessments confir...
Jan 29, 2026 The stern of the Baltic III is lower in the water following recent storm (Canadian Coast Guard)
Tentative Agreements with Canada Post Finalized, Ratification Vote Next
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has finalized its tentative agreements with Canada Post. The parties reached tentative deals in December, but some extra work was needed to finalize contractual la...
Jan 29, 2026 Idle Canada Post delivery vans (VOCM News)
Pouch Cove Mayor Offers Thanks, Support to Those Affected by Dog Attacks This Week
The Mayor of Pouch Cove is commending residents for coming together to support each other in what has been a very difficult time. RNC had to dispatch two dogs that attacked four people in the town yes...
Jan 29, 2026 (via the Town of Pouch Cove)
C.B.S. Lawyer's Acquittal Overturned, New Trial Ordered
A new trial has been ordered for C.B.S. lawyer and businessman Robert Regular on sexual assault charges. Regular, in his early 70s, was acquitted in 2024 of five allegations by one woman when she was ...
Jan 29, 2026
