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Stone Tool Discovery May Push Back Island's History by Millennia
Archaeologists are expected to explore a site this summer that could point to a possible Paleo-First Nations presence on the island that dates back much further than previously believed. Last fall a m...
Apr 12, 2026 Paleo-First Nations biface discovered on the Straight Shore (PAO)
Sport NL and Recreation NL Announce Provincial Partnership
Sport NL is partnering with Recreation NL for a number of initiatives throughout the province over the coming year. By combining their resources, both entities are hoping to better support athletes, c...
Apr 12, 2026
So-Called 'Super El Nino' Forming in Pacific Could Result in Colder Winter, More Sea Ice Off NL Next Winter
Some meteorologists are predicting a much more intense El Nino to form over the Pacific this year, causing higher sea surface temperatures across the central and eastern portion of the Pacific. The so...
Apr 12, 2026 Sea ice (VOCM News)
Health Canada Recalls Bissell Attachments Due to Burn Hazard
Health Canada is recalling some Bissell brand steam cleaner attachments because of a burn hazard. The Steam Shot and Omni Reach attachments can detach from the steam cleaners and expel hot water or st...
Apr 12, 2026 These are the types of accessories included in the Health Canada recall for Bissell Steam Shot and Omni Reach products due to a potential burn hazard. (via recall.bissell.com)
St. John's Women's Film Festival to Host Free Allan Hawco Movie
This coming Wednesday is National Film Day in Canada and the St. John's Women's Film Festival is hosting a free screening of the movie, "Midnight at the Paradise." The movie was directed by Vanessa Ma...
Apr 12, 2026
Military Presence in Makinsons Area for Training Exercise
People around the community of Makinsons may notice members of the military in the area today. About 40 army reservists will be training in the area this afternoon. They will be marching with their ri...
Apr 12, 2026 Canadian Reserves (Government of Canada)
Liberal Leader Calls for Cap on Political Donations
The leader of the Liberal Party believe it's time for politicians to have a look at the rules around donations. Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the few sub-jurisdictions which does not have a cap ...
Apr 12, 2026 Liberal Leader John Hogan (VOCM News)
Drivers Advised of Major Detours Around Roaches Line Starting Tomorrow
There will be some disruption in the flow of traffic around Roaches Line beginning tomorrow and lasting through the summer. Exit 31 from the Trans-Canada Highway eastbound to Roaches Line will be clos...
Apr 12, 2026
RCMP Investigating ATV Theft in Bay Bulls
Police are looking for help in solving a crime in Bay Bulls a few days ago. An all-terrain vehicle was stolen from a residential garage in the town Wednesday night. RCMP believe that somebody broke in...
Apr 12, 2026
US-Iran Talks Fail to Secure Deal on Strait of Hormuz
A marathon session in Islamabad on the Middle East failed to produce an agreement between the United States and Iran, but President Donald Trump says it doesn't matter because the US has already won. ...
Apr 12, 2026
