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Legion Mourns Dedicated Supporter, Comrade Rev. Ian Wishart
The Royal Canadian Legion Newfoundland and Labrador Command is mourning the passing of Comrade Rev. Ian Wishart. In a social media post, the Legion says Wishart was a dedicated supporter of the local ...
Feb 27, 2026 Reverend Doctor Major Ian Wishart in the gallery of the House of Assembly, May 21, 2025
Opening Weekend of Brier to Feature Special Gushue Tribute
A celebration of one of the country's most decorated skips is planned as the 2026 Montana's Brier begins tonight in downtown St. John's. Brad Gushue, who has done and won it all when it comes to the m...
Feb 27, 2026
Food Bank Use on the Rise as VOCM's Pack the Pub Kicks Off
While plenty of pubs will be pouring pints this St. Patrick's season, VOCM and the Newfoundland Embassy are once again hoping to fill the pub with something even more important - food for those in nee...
Feb 27, 2026 (VOCM News)
Premier Wants Province Named 'Tourism Capital of Canada'
The premier wants Newfoundland and Labrador to become the 'Tourism Capital of Canada.' Premier Tony Wakeham delivered that message to Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador yesterday. Wakeham says acce...
Feb 27, 2026 Premier Tony Wakeham (VOCM News)
MP Surprised Government MPs Opposed Seven-Day Food Fishery Motion
The MP for Terra Nova - The Peninsulas is surprised that his fellow NL MPs on the government side of the house voted against a Private Members Motion to expand the annual recreational food fishery in ...
Feb 27, 2026 MPs Carol Anstey, Jonathan Rowe and Clifford Small (Facebook)
Minister Acknowledges PA System Issues at New World Island Academy
The education minister says he is aware of problems with the PA system at New World Island Academy in Summerford, which has not been working since the start of the school year. Parents are concerned, ...
Feb 27, 2026 Education Minister Paul Dinn (VOCM News)
Arrest Made Following Late-Night Assault in Mount Pearl
A man faces several serious charges after an incident in Mount Pearl in which a woman was assaulted. The incident happened late last night at a residence on Glendale Avenue. The 32-year-old has been c...
Feb 27, 2026
AG says Previous Government 'Understated' Deficit by Including Tobacco Settlement in Calculations
Auditor General Denise Hanrahan has released her report on the province's 2025 financial statement audits. The report looks at several "focus areas," the first of which is the $398-million tobacco set...
Feb 26, 2026 Auditor General Denise Hanrahan speaking with reporters (VOCM News)
Premier Responds to Questions Surrounding Departmental Changes
The Premier's Office is responding to concerns about the decision to move two files out of the purview of minister Helen Conway-Ottenheimer. Earlier this week it was revealed that emergency services h...
Feb 26, 2026 Premier Tony Wakeham (VOCM News)
78-year-old Charged with Attempted Murder After Wednesday Shelter-in-Place in McIvers
A 78-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in McIvers Wednesday morning that resulted in a shelter-in-place advisory. RNC were called to Lower Cove Road in McIvers ...
Feb 26, 2026 RNC in Corner Brook (VOCM News)
