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GF-W RCMP Seeking Public's Help in Identifying Theft Suspect
RCMP are looking for the public's help identifying a suspect in a rash of thefts from stores in Grand Falls-Windsor. Police were called to the Dominion on Cromer Avenue on March 23rd, and again on Apr...
May 15, 2026 Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP are hoping to identify this person (RCMP)
Woman Who Alerted Officials to Location of Stolen Statue Still Waiting for Reward Money
The woman who alerted police to the location of the disarticulated remains of a statue of Amelia Earhart stolen from Harbour Grace, wants to know where her reward money is now that the town is prepari...
May 15, 2026 Amelia Earhart statue outside the Harbour Grace RCMP detachment (RCMP)
Evening Crash Downs Power Lines in Bonavista, Road Reopened Last Night
A young woman was taken to hospital after the vehicle she was driving struck a utility pole on Hospital Road in Bonavista. RCMP say the crash occurred just after 7:00 last evening, downing power lines...
May 15, 2026 (RCMP)
Mayor says Town Faced 'Unenviable Scenario' When Presented with Condition of Now Demolished Heritage Structure
Harbour Grace Mayor Terry Barnes admits the town is getting "lambasted" for the demolition of the Ridley Offices, but says the matter was out of council's hands. He says no one on council wanted to se...
May 15, 2026 Ridley Offices in 1998 (Heritage NL)
Deer Lake Power Opens Spill Gates in Anticipation of Even Higher Water Levels
Last year, the region saw some of the lowest water levels in history after a dry spring and summer. This year, potential flooding is the issue. Deer Lake Power is opening its spill gates today to deal...
May 15, 2026 Deer Lake spill gates open (Town of Deer Lake)
Summer Food Fishery Extended to Full Weeks in Much of NL
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is extending the food fishery in some parts of Newfoundland and Labrador to reflect the desires of residents and address an inequity long bemoaned by Newfoundlan...
May 15, 2026 (DFO)
Ontario's AG Finds Shortfalls in Provincial AI Strategy
A report by the Auditor General of Ontario on the use of Artificial Intelligence has found the province's AI strategy lacking in "many key components." The audit found that Ontario Public Serve staff ...
May 15, 2026 Ontario Auditor General, Shelley Spence (via the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario)
NLHS Aware of Concerns About Patients Getting Serious Medical Results Through MyChart
The provincial health authority says it's aware of some patients receiving critical news like cancer results before medical professionals are able to explain the diagnosis. The Newfoundland and Labrad...
May 15, 2026 MyChart (VOCM News)
Drop in Tobacco Revenue Doesn't Mean Fewer Smokers, Says ACT NL
Provincial government revenue from the sale of tobacco products has decreased significantly over the last few years, but that is no reason to "jump for joy" according to the Alliance for the Control o...
May 15, 2026
Man Charged with Attempted Murder Pleads Not Guilty
A man charged with attempted murder following an incident in Mount Pearl last year has entered not guilty pleas to the charges. Colin Gerard English appeared in court via telephone Thursday afternoon....
May 15, 2026 (VOCM News)
