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'I Will Not Be Shamed Out of This Chair' Vows Tourism Minister
"I'm proud to stand here today to say that enough is enough, that I will not be shamed out of my voice and I will not be shamed out of this chair." The Tourism Minister, at times wiping tears from her...
Apr 23, 2026 Tourism Minister Andrea Barbour rising in the House on a personal Point of Privilege
City's Policy on Parklets Garners Questions from Councillors
Some St. John's councillors had to be schooled on the city's seasonal parklet - or patio - program this week. The renewal of the plan came before council on Tuesday, generating a surprising number of ...
Apr 23, 2026
Pedeatrician Urges Greater Supports for Moms and Babies Born into Addiction
NLHS doesn't track the numbers, but health care providers say they're seeing an increase in the number of babies born with drugs like opioids and cocaine in their system, and that's a concern, especia...
Apr 23, 2026 (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Trial Dates Set for Man Accused of Sexual Assaults
Trial dates have been set for a St. John's man at the centre of an ongoing investigation into sexual assaults in the downtown area. Fifty-eight-year-old Billy Howse was arrested this time last year af...
Apr 23, 2026 Billy Howse surrounded by sheriff's officers (VOCM News)
UPDATE: Highway Reopens But Winter Driving is Poor on the Northern Peninsula say Police
The main highway near St. Anthony airport is cleared and open to traffic following a collision earlier today, however RCMP are advising against travel at this time. Police say road conditions are poor...
Apr 23, 2026 (via Google Maps)
Gutted Home Sits Idle Following March Fire
A property on Mundy Pond Road, which has long been the source of complaints to St. John's city council, continues to sit, exposed to the elements following extensive damage caused by a fire in early M...
Apr 23, 2026 Fire destroyed a home on Mundy Pond Road in the early morning hours of Monday, March 9, 2026 (VOCM News)
City Able to Issue Tickets for Pet-Related Offences
The city of St. John's now has the power to issue one-hundred-dollar tickets for offences involving pets. But only if the initial warning and education doesn't work. Until now, the city had to go thro...
Apr 23, 2026 Photo via Facebook
CBS Moves on to Allan Cup Quarter Final Round
The host Conception Bay Blues take on the Wentworth Gryphins tonight in Kelligrews in the quarter-final of the Allan Cup. The Stoney Creek Tigers defeated Clarenville last night to punch their ticket ...
Apr 23, 2026
Byelection to Restore Victoria Town Council Set for May 14
Sixteen people came forward in the town of Victoria to offer themselves for council. The entire Victoria town council was suspended late last year, after the department of municipal affairs determined...
Apr 23, 2026
Lone Councillor Given Authority to Run Salmon Cove Town Council Until Byelection is Held
The municipal affairs minister has directed the lone member of the Salmon Cove town council to run the community until a by-election is held in the coming weeks. Minister Chris Tibbs wrote Deputy Mayo...
Apr 23, 2026 Salmon Cove Deputy Mayor, Scott Butt
