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City Council Defers Decision on Demolition Permit for Downtown Properties
A couple of century-old structures in downtown St. John's have been granted a stay of destruction, for now. The buildings, from 157 to 163 Water Street, date to the late 1890s and early 1990s, but in ...
Apr 15, 2026 157-163 Water Street (via Google Street View)
Iranians in NL Cut Off From Family and Friends as Middle East Conflict Continues
An Iranian living in St. John's is one of many watching the situation in Iran continue to unfold, but with only limited contact with loved ones still in the country. Peace talks between the United Sta...
Apr 15, 2026 (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)
Baltic III Intact After Yet Another Winter Aground at Cedar Cove
The wreck of the Baltic III has made it through another winter, not necessarily unscathed but still intact. The carrier ran aground in the Bay of Islands about 14 months ago but crews have been unable...
Apr 15, 2026 The Baltic III at Cedar Cove, April 6, 2026 (Canadian Coast Guard)
RNC Modernizing Way it Collects Evidence
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is going digital with the way it collects and manages certain types of evidence. RNC will now be using Axon's Digital Evidence Management System, a smartphone app t...
Apr 15, 2026
Capital City Using Mix of Salt and Sand to Extend Road Salt Supply
A shortage of road salt has caused the capital city to switch to spreading a mix of road salt and sand to address slippery road conditions. Many drivers noticed the switchover yesterday after the regi...
Apr 15, 2026 A mix of sand and salt on St. John's city streets (VOCM News)
Nichols Looking Forward to New Opportunity with Dunstone Rink
Curler Mark Nichols admits it will take some adjustment after joining Matt Dunstone's Manitoba rink after decades on Team Gushue. The long-time third will be playing second after accepting Dunstone's ...
Apr 15, 2026 Mark Nichols (VOCM News)
YWCA Highlights Child Care Concerns After Local Operator Files for Creditor Protection
The YWCA is concerned about the impact on families now that a private child care operator in the metro region is seeking creditor protection. Pitter Patter operates 259 child care spaces at four locat...
Apr 15, 2026
Council to Vote on Changes to Animal Control Act
A move to give animal control inspectors the power to issue tickets for minor offences is a step closer to reality. As of now, the city can only lay charges for violations, which can take months to go...
Apr 15, 2026
Carney Hints at Further Announcements Following Temporary Suspension of Fuel Excise Tax
The federal government is expected to bring down a spring economic update in the coming weeks. Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday announced the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax on...
Apr 15, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney (CPAC)
Federal NDP Calls Out 'Unfair' Surveillance Pricing
The NDP has introduced a motion calling on the federal government to ban so-called surveillance - or algorithmic pricing. The pricing method uses algorithms to set or recommend prices for products and...
Apr 15, 2026
