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Judge Reserves Decision in Settlement Between Province and Abuse Survivors
A Supreme Court judge will take some time to consider approving a proposed settlement in the RC Church abuse case. Justice Garrett Handrigan heard exhaustive and persuasive arguments Friday from almos...
Apr 25, 2026 (Mount Cashel Orphanage, circa 1942.)
FFAW Demands Fair Cod Management Plan
The FFAW is calling on the federal government to deliver a fair and balanced management plan for northern cod in 2J3KL this year. The union is urging Ottawa to maintain the 80 per cent allocation to i...
Apr 25, 2026 FFAW President Dwan Street (VOCM News file photo)
Fuel Prices on the Rise Again Today
Gas is up again this morning - this time by 4.2 cents per litre. Diesel on the island and in most of Labrador increases by just over two cents while there is virtually no change in Labrador West and C...
Apr 25, 2026
Suspended Driver Charged After CBS Crash
A woman whose licence had already been suspended has been charged with drunk driving after a crash last night in Conception Bay South. The single-vehicle accident happened on Peacekeepers Way at the M...
Apr 25, 2026 Photo via @RCMPNL on Twitter
Avalon Digs Out From Heavy Snow
It's a rough day on the roads on parts of the Avalon Peninsula after close to 15 cm of the white stuff fell last night and overnight. The snow is wet and heavy, and difficult to move. If it comes down...
Apr 25, 2026 (Photo via City of St. John's)
Fire Closes The Ramp in Stephenville
The Ramp in Stephenville is closed to traffic as emergency crews respond to a fire in the area. Bay St. George RCMP is advising motorists to avoid the area and use alternate routes until further notic...
Apr 24, 2026
'I'm Going to Make Sure There's No Homelessness' says Government Services Minister
Government Services Minister Mike Goosney says homelessness is a top priority for him and he plans to ensure that homelessness is not an issue in the metro region. Goosney, the former mayor of Deer La...
Apr 24, 2026 Government Services Minister Mike Goosney
Team Rubicon Expands Disaster Response in NL
A group that helps to respond when disaster strikes says they are looking forward to expanding their footprint in Newfoundland and Labrador. Team Rubicon is a veteran-led team of volunteers that mobil...
Apr 24, 2026 (VOCM News)
Province Committing $7-M in Budget for Wildfire and Emergency Preparedness
The provincial government is committing $7 million in new funding to address wildfire mitigation. The funding includes money for equipment, supplies, staffing, training and emergency preparedness reso...
Apr 24, 2026 (Eugene Howell/Facebook)
Politics in the Age of Social Media Comes to the Fore With Statement by Tourism Minister
The issue of politics in the age of social media and AI came to a head in the House of Assembly yesterday as Tourism Minister Andrea Barbour rose on a personal Point of Privilege to address personal a...
Apr 24, 2026
