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Mark Nichols Joins Matt Dunstone's Manitoba Rink
A long-time member of the defunct Team Gushue curling rink is heading to Manitoba to join the Matt Dunstone rink. Brad Gushue announced his official retirement earlier this year, choosing the Brier in...
Apr 13, 2026 Mark Nichols (VOCM News)
Lawyer Optimistic 'Meaningful Change' Coming to Justice and Court System
A veteran lawyer and advocate for justice is optimistic that meaningful change will come as the system is beginning to buckle in some respects with the closure of courts, reduced services, and trouble...
Apr 13, 2026 (Lynn Moore File Photo)
Polar Bears Spotted off Black Tickle
Wildlife officials are aware of a pair of polar bears that have been spotted in and around Black Tickle, Labrador over the last couple of days. Local residents have captured two animals on video, one ...
Apr 13, 2026 Captured from a video posted by Roy Snow on Facebook
Royal Newfoundland Regiment Memorial High School Tournament Underway
The biggest high school hockey tournament in the province starts today. The annual Royal Newfoundland Regiment Memorial High School Hockey Tournament is being hosted by both Paradise and Mount Pearl. ...
Apr 13, 2026
Violence Prevention Advocate Responds to Recent Incidents in Grand Falls-Windsor
Two violent incidents in Grand Falls-Windsor last week has raised concerns among violence prevention advocates. One person remains in hospital following a shooting in the town last Wednesday, the susp...
Apr 13, 2026 Day of Remembrance for the the Victims of Gender-Based Violence, November 2025 (VOCM News)
Province's Fifth Waterbomber Back in Operation
The province's fifth water bomber, out of commission for the last eight years, has been repaired and is ready for service in time for the summer fire season. The aircraft had been sitting idle in a ha...
Apr 13, 2026 The province's 5th waterbomber on the tarmac at 5 Wing Gander (Government of NL)
Road Salt Supply Down, Province Cutting into Stockpile as Winter Maintains Grip on NL
The city of St. John's says the entire province is grappling with a shortage of road salt. With continued cold temperatures, spring is off to a slow start this year, and the once massive salt pile in ...
Apr 13, 2026 Harvey's wharf in St. John's is typically piled up with salt, but as of April 13, 2026, there's little-to-none left (VOCM News)
Firefighters in Harbour Grace Respond to Several Brush Fires
The Harbour Grace Volunteer Fire Brigade was kept on the hop over the last few days responding to brush fires. The fire brigade says in most cases the fires were related to residents cleaning up prope...
Apr 13, 2026
Town of Lewisporte to Build Fire Break
The town of Lewisporte will build a fire break around the community thanks to funding provided through the provincial government's Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Program. The department of Forestr...
Apr 13, 2026 A fire break cut near Perry's Cove helped to keep the fire in Conception Bay North in August of 2025 from spreading south. (VOCM News)
Could the Cape Ray Shipwreck Mystery Finally be Solved?
A strong candidate has emerged as the possible answer to the identity of a mystery shipwreck exposed at Cape Ray in 2024. The massive beams and hull are believed to have been buried and preserved in t...
Apr 13, 2026 Photo Credit: Gordon Blackmore and Vanessa Hodder
