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Text Messages Between Tony Humby and Bruce Escott Read Aloud in Provincial Court
The Crown closed its case against accused sexual predator Tony Humby yesterday, but not before citing incriminating messages between him and his now-convicted neighbour, Bruce Escott. The text message...
Jan 22, 2026 Tony Humby in court (VOCM News)
Torbay Deputy Mayor Suspended for Three Months for Code of Conduct Violation
Torbay has suspended its deputy mayor for three months. Colleen Tapper was suspended without pay at Monday's meeting after a complaint to council under the Municipal Councillor's Code of Conduct. Coun...
Jan 22, 2026 Torbay Deputy Mayor Colleen Tapper (Town of Torbay/Facebook)
Group of Newfoundlanders in Egypt Searching for Girl Abducted by Father
A small contingent from Newfoundland is in Alexandria, Egypt in an attempt to reunite a little girl with her mother. Bouchra Marbouhi's 5-year-old daughter Tamara was taken from St. John's to Egypt by...
Jan 22, 2026 Tamara ElGammal (submitted)
Over $1.4M Raised Through Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign
Over $1.4-million was raised during the Salvation Army's 2025 Christmas Kettle Campaign. Major Pam Goodyear says they are "deeply grateful" for people's generosity, noting that they are seeing a consi...
Jan 22, 2026
MP Hosting Meeting in Western Bay in Aftermath of Wildfires
The MP for Terra Nova - The Peninsulas is hosting a public meeting on the Conception Bay North Shore to get feedback from area residents affected by last summer's wildfires. Jonathan Rowe will hear fr...
Jan 22, 2026 Home destroyed by fire in Western Bay (VOCM News)
Man Charged After Vehicle Rollover on Peacekeepers Way
A man is facing impaired driving charges after a single-vehicle rollover on Peacekeepers Way early this morning. RNC rushed to the scene just after midnight. The driver, who was the lone occupant, was...
Jan 22, 2026
Urgent Care Clinics Won't Address ER Overcrowding says Emergency Room Physician
An ER doctor says he doesn't believe new urgent care centres will make a dent in ER wait times, simply because patient numbers are not the cause of the problem. Demand at the new urgent care centre in...
Jan 21, 2026
Woman Arrested and Charged After Bear Spray Incident in GF-W
A 23-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with assault with a weapon after a bear spray incident in Grand Falls-Windsor. Police responded Sunday evening. The victim was taken to hospital after...
Jan 21, 2026 An image of bear spray being deployed (Parks Canada)
Organization Launching to Improve Access to Tennis Programs for All Kids
A new organization is launching today to help remove financial barriers for young people who want to play tennis. The Open Courts Foundation was founded by local tennis player Declan Walsh. He says th...
Jan 21, 2026
Frigid Temperatures Descend on Island
Newfoundland has plunged into a deep freeze. Environment Canada meteorologist Robert Grove says many woke up to frigid temperatures this morning, and it's only going to get colder. He says wind chills...
Jan 21, 2026
