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Local Fish Processor Seeking Further Tariff Relief
A fish processor in this province congratulates Ottawa on reaching a trade deal with China, but would have preferred to see more than just lobster and crab receive tariff relief. Danny Dumaresque, Pre...
Jan 19, 2026
Crews Working on Repairs to Bridge Near Deer Lake Power Plant
Expect some slowdowns if you're driving on the TCH this morning near Deer Lake. The Department of Transportation is working on the Tailrace Bridge near the power station in Deer Lake after significant...
Jan 19, 2026 Tailrace Bridge (Government of NL)
Snow, Rain and Wind in Store for Monday
Mother Nature just keeps huffing and puffing on the island with wind, rain, and snow pelting down. The few blades of snow left on the Avalon Peninsula will take another beating with some 20 mm of rain...
Jan 19, 2026
NLHS Working to Have West End Urgent Care Open As Soon As Possible
With huge demand for the services provided by the new Urgent Care Clinic in the city's east end, many are wondering when the new facility in the west end of the metro region will open. Construction on...
Jan 19, 2026 Urgent Care Clinic West (VOCM News)
Pair Arrested in Mount Pearl After Failed Traffic Stop in CBS
RNC had to call in the canine unit to track down a driver who led them from CBS to Mount Pearl. It all started around 9:00 last night when officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The car failed ...
Jan 19, 2026
St. Mary's Town Council Advising Residents Closest to Fish Sauce Plant to Evacuate
The St. Mary's town council is advising residents closest to the heavily damaged fish sauce plant to evacuate as a precaution with another intense storm system on the way. One side of the abandoned bu...
Jan 18, 2026 The old fish sauce plant in St. Mary's is now completely open to the elements and at risk of collapse (via Facebook)
Healthcare in Focus at 21st Annual Indigenous Women's Gathering
Indigenous women from across the province gathered in St. John's last week to share their experiences, and identify measures needed to improve the quality of life in their communities. The 21st Annual...
Jan 18, 2026 Government of NL via X
Half of Banned US Liquor Stock Remains After Initial Buying Frenzy
NL Liquor Corporation CEO Bruce Keating describes the first few days after the lifting of the sale of American products as "like Black Friday." The province lifted the ban on the sale of American liqu...
Jan 18, 2026 (VOCM News)
St. John's Mayor Calls for New Revenue Tools to Fund Climate Projects
The mayor of St. John's believes the federal government is moving fast enough on support for climate change initiatives. The challenge, he believes, is for municipalities to come up with their portion...
Jan 18, 2026 St. John's Mayor, Danny Breen (VOCM News)
2016 in Review: A Year of Fiscal Crisis, Tragic Loss, and Enduring Remembrance in NL
As social media users in 2026 share throwbacks to 2016, Newfoundland and Labrador finds itself revisiting many of the same challenges. 2016 was a tumultuous year in Newfoundland and Labrador, dominate...
Jan 18, 2026 Protesters outside Confederation Building, Spring 2016
