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Police Dog Leads RNC to Robbery Suspect
RNC had to call in the canine to help track down the suspect of an armed robbery in downtown St. John's last night. Police were called around 8:30 p.m. after a man took off with an undisclosed amount ...
Apr 22, 2026
Latest Fuel Prices for Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Public Utilities Board has increased the price of most fuels this morning. Gas costs an extra 4.2 cents per litre. Diesel is up 5.8 cents on the island and 10.3 cents in Labrador West. The regulat...
Apr 22, 2026 (VOCM News)
Canada Post Reporting Worsening Financial Situation
Canada Post says its financial situation has worsened with the Crown corporation posting a record $1.57 billion loss before tax last year. Revenue dropped $315 million in 2025 compared to the previous...
Apr 21, 2026
Housing and Homelessness Conference in St. John's
More than 600 delegates are gathering in St. John's this week for the 58th National Congress on Housing and Homelessness. Executive Director of the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association Ray Sulliva...
Apr 21, 2026
Now's the Time to Attract Investment in NL Offshore says Local Industry Analyst
Some industry observers believe this is a pivotal time for oil and gas with all the political uncertainty caused by the upheaval in the Middle East - and, perhaps, a good time to try to attract invest...
Apr 21, 2026 Rob Strong (File Photo)
Lewis Sooley Arrested for Violating Conditions of Release Order
RCMP have arrested a prolific offender for violating the conditions of his release order. Lewis Sooley was arrested on Saturday after failing to comply with a condition of his release requiring him to...
Apr 21, 2026
Is the Churchill Falls MOU Dead? Liberals and NDP Question Premier in House of Assembly
Both the Liberals and the NDP want to know if the Churchill Falls MOU is dead and whether the outcome of the review panel was pre-ordained. The current MOU expires at the end of the month, yet the rev...
Apr 21, 2026 Churchill Falls (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Prime Minister Names Members of New Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations
Newfoundlander and President of Unifor, Lana Payne will remain on Prime Minister Mark Carney's new advisory committee on Canada-U.S. relations. Carney named the members of the committee today - retain...
Apr 21, 2026
Two MRIs Added to Ambulatory Health Hub
The provincial government and the Health Care Foundation have announced the addition of two new MRI scanners at the Ambulatory Health Hub in the east end of St. John's. One of the machines was purchas...
Apr 21, 2026 (VOCM News)
UPDATE: PC Government's First Budget Coming Next Wednesday
Next Wednesday will be budget day in Newfoundland and Labrador. Finance Minister Craig Pardy met with reporters to announce the date this afternoon at Confederation Building. This will be the PC gover...
Apr 21, 2026
