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Cost to Save Harbour Grace Heritage Structure Would Have Been in the Millions says Heritage Expert
There is plenty of public outrage over the recent demolition of two heritage homes in the town of Harbour Grace, but some heritage officials say the issue is a complicated one. Ridley Office, a statel...
May 16, 2026 Ridley Offices in Harbour Grace (photo by Heritage NL)
Longtime Music Advocate and Local Musician John Hutton Passes Away
A long-time champion of Newfoundland and Labrador's music scene has passed away. John Hutton was a founding member and past president of the Music Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, no...
May 16, 2026 John Hutton
Opposition Leaders Demand Transparency Regarding MOU Review Panel
We will find out the provincial government's take on the tentative deal with Quebec on hydro development in Labrador Tuesday afternoon, but the Liberals are already sounding alarm bells. They think th...
May 16, 2026 Churchill Falls (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Woman Taken Into Custody Following Threats in Paradise
A woman has been arrested after a ruckus at a residence in Paradise. The RNC got there at about 1:00 this morning and while they were on the scene, one woman began to threaten another. The 38-year-old...
May 16, 2026 (VOCM News)
Man With Outstanding Fines Caught Driving on Water Street
A man who already owed $8,000 in fines was nabbed while behind the wheel in downtown St. John's just before lunch hour yesterday. RNC officers, knowing his license had been suspended, spotted him driv...
May 16, 2026
Minor Decreases Announced for Diesel and Heating Fuels
The Public Utilities Board has jumped in and realigned the fuel price schedule for today but there is no noticeable difference in the price of gas. Diesel drops by about 3 cents per litre on the islan...
May 16, 2026 (VOCM News)
RNC Arrest Fifteen Year Old for Impaired Driving in West End
A teenager was picked up for impaired driving in the west end of St. John's in the wee hours this morning. The 15-year-old boy was pulled over by the RNC at 1:00. He was released by the justice system...
May 16, 2026 (VOCM News)
SIRT-NL Seeking Witnesses or Video Footage of Police Incident on Salmonier Line
The Serious Incident Response Team is looking for witnesses or surveillance footage after an RCMP officer discharged their weapon during an investigation on Salmonier Line. SIRT-NL provides civilian-l...
May 15, 2026
Roddickton RCMP Encourage Camper, Cabin Owners to Check Properties After Break-in
Roddickton RCMP are encouraging cabin and camper owners in the area to check their properties after a recent break-in. Someone broke into a trailer on Croque Road by forcing a cargo compartment open. ...
May 15, 2026
Branch Firefighters Remind Public of Fire Safety This Long Weekend
The Branch Volunteer Fire Department is making a public plea this long holiday weekend after members responded to the region's third fire in just over a week. The department is asking residents to har...
May 15, 2026 Town of Branch (via Facebook)
