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February on Track to Become Snowiest on Record in Metro Region
The St. John's metro area has already exceeded the average winter snowfall amounts for the region, with 376 cm of snow having fallen since November. Meteorologist Rodney Barney says with plenty of win...
Feb 23, 2026 Snowbanks tower over a car parked in a commercial lot, Feb 23, 2026 (VOCM News)
St. John's Woman Warning of Fraudsters on Local Snowclearing Groups
Many people are desperate for help to clear clogged driveways, and it appears that scammers are well aware. Mai Lambert of St. John's needed help as her car was not going anywhere without getting some...
Feb 23, 2026
Canada Post Suspends Service in Metro Due to Weather
There will be no mail delivery in the metro area today. Canada Post has issued a red alert, meaning service in the area is suspended due to weather conditions. Delivery will resume once conditions imp...
Feb 23, 2026
Capital City Seeking Permission to Dump Snow in Harbour as Storm Cleanup Continues
The City of St. John's is seeking permission from the federal government to dump excess snow in St. John's Harbour as snow clearing efforts continue. St. John's Mayor Danny Breen told reporters at a n...
Feb 23, 2026 Deputy Manager of Public Works Lynnann Winsor and Mayor Danny Breen (VOCM News)
UPDATE: TCH Reopens Following Collision Between Pickup and Tractor Trailer
Two people were sent to hospital after a collision involving a tractor trailer and pickup truck near Doe Hills this morning. The highway was closed for a time as crews attended to the scene and remove...
Feb 23, 2026 The crash site just west of Doe Hills (submitted photo)
TCH Between Bishop's Falls and Grand Falls-Windsor Reopens
The TCH between Bishop's Falls and Grand Falls-Windsor has reopened after a collision this morning. Traffic is flowing in both directions, however drivers are being warned that conditions are poor. Ea...
Feb 23, 2026
Safety NL Sharing Tips for Safe Snow Shovelling
Coping with the snow mountains in the driveway is tough for anyone, but first and foremost, one has to keep the old ticker top of mind. Sean Kelly, the CEO of Safety NL, says it's important to be hydr...
Feb 23, 2026
Salmon Cove Calling on Town Victoria to Cooperate in Addressing Algae Concerns at Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Salmon Cove Town Council has written the neighbouring municipality of Victoria seeking cooperation on addressing continued concerns about the wastewater treatment plant. The "lagoon" as it is also...
Feb 23, 2026 Algae bloom in Salmon Cove in 2021. File Photo
Capital City Establishing Working Group to Determine Future of Vote by Mail System
The City of St. John's is going to establish a working group to take a look at the vote by mail system. A report on the 2025 Municipal General Election recommended the creation of a working committee ...
Feb 23, 2026 (VOCM News)
Nunatsiavut Government Exploring Opportunties to Collaborate with Greenland
The President of the Nunatsiavut Government says he's open to exploring greater opportunities and collaboration with the Inuit of Greenland. Johannes Lampe was part of a Canadian delegation who recent...
Feb 23, 2026 Johannes Lampe, President, Nunatsiavut Government.
