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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
Metro Records Snowiest Winter in 23 Years
That weekend wallop in metro was enough to send the region into snowfall territory not seen in over twenty years. About 17 cm came down between Friday night and Saturday morning, pushing the total for...
Apr 27, 2026 (VOCM News)
Safety NL Urges Drivers to Watch for Motorcycles and E-Bikes
Safety NL is advising people to take the time to adjust to summer driving now that more motorcycles and e-bikes are on the roads. The chief supervising instructor for motorcycles and off-road vehicle ...
Apr 26, 2026
Newfoundland Power Funding Green Space in Broad Cove
Newfoundland Power is giving back to the community by transforming an area in Broad Cove that was devastated by last year's wildfires into a public greenspace. Newfoundland Power is including work in ...
Apr 26, 2026 The Melvin Burden Memorial Ball Park in Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove (VOCM News)
Corner Brook Still Waiting on Promised Family Care Team
The MHA for Corner Brook is seeking answers on when a family care team will be established in the west coast city. Jim Parsons says the promised family care team was scheduled to open two months ago, ...
Apr 26, 2026 Corner Brook MHA Jim Parsons (Facebook)
Cape Spear Riding Getting a New Name
The name of the federal riding currently known as Cape Spear is changing to better reflect the region it covers. 2025 was the first year that Cape Spear was contested in an election following a change...
Apr 26, 2026 Cape Spear Lighthouse (Parks Canada)
Destinations Changing, but Canadians Still Travelling says CAA
Canadians are changing their travel plans thanks to ever-shifting geopolitics, but rather than staying home, they're picking different destinations. That's according to Julia Kent of CAA Atlantic. She...
Apr 26, 2026 (Canada Border Services Agency)
Province Announces 2026 Arts and Letters Winners
The provincial government has named the winners of the 2026 Arts and Letters competition. Prizes totaling more than $47,000 were awarded in a number of categories including visual arts, literature and...
Apr 26, 2026 Photo via Facebook
Applications Open for Summer Camp Inclusion Grants
Applications are now open for the provincial government's 2026 Summer Camp Inclusion Grant. The program helps children with disabilities participate in summer camps across the province. The grant help...
Apr 26, 2026
