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Local Advocate: Jesse Jackson "Helped Us Feel Seen" in Civil Rights Fight
The late Jesse Jackson is being remembered as a 'true giant' in advancing civil rights in the United States. The Reverend Jesse Jackson, who was a prominent leader in the civil rights movement for mor...
Feb 18, 2026 (Photo via Rainbow Push Coalition)
Premier says Advisor's Pay In Line with NLMA Agreements
Premier Tony Wakeham insists that the salary of a special advisor in his office is in line with agreements in place with the NL Medical Association. Dr. Des Whalen is working in the premier's office o...
Feb 18, 2026 (VOCM News)
Snow Day Surprise: Paradise Player Wins $1-Million
Someone in this province will be waking up to a lot more than a snow day. The Lotto Max had someone winning a cool $1-million in the Max Millions Draw. The ticket was bought in Paradise. The main jack...
Feb 18, 2026
Early Morning Snowplow Collision Leads to Seven-Day Driving Suspension
Police responded to a early morning collision with a snowplow that has lead to a seven-day driving suspension. The accident happened just after 1 a.m. on Columbus Drive, where a 59-year-old man was su...
Feb 18, 2026
"Show Leadership": Taxpayers Demand Wakeham Say No to MHA Pay Raise
Premier Tony Wakeham is being urged to make it clear that his government will reject any move to increase the salaries of elected officials before the House of Assembly sits March 2nd. Devin Drover of...
Feb 18, 2026 Devin Drover, a lawyer and spokesperson for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (VOCM News)
Metro Shut Down: Storm Could Drop 60 cm of Snow
Schools, government offices and many businesses are closed in the metro region as the eastern portion of takes the brunt of a blustery storm. In the St. John's region, some 25-45 cm has fallen with an...
Feb 18, 2026
Crews Respond to Multiple Weather-Related Outages
Thousands of Newfoundland Power customers remain without electricity this morning due to severe weather. Outages have been reported in Outer Cove and in the Cowan Heights and Stavanger Drive area of S...
Feb 18, 2026
NL Schools Pre-emptively Closes Schools in Metro Ahead of Storm
NL Schools says all schools in the metro region will be closed tomorrow. The decision was made Tuesday evening in advance of Wednesday's forecast storm. Meanwhile, the Conseil Scolaire Francophone Pro...
Feb 17, 2026 (VOCM News)
More Traffic-Calming Measures Coming to St. John's Streets
The City of St. John's plans to add more traffic-calming measures throughout the city to slow drivers. Last year, speed cushions were installed on Glenerye Street, Empire Avenue, and Smithville Cresce...
Feb 17, 2026 (VOCM News)
Heavy Snowfall, High Winds in Forecast for Metro, Northern Avalon
The eastern portion of the island is bracing for another blast from Old Man Winter with heavy snowfall and strong winds expected to move in in the overnight hours. Snowfall amounts will range widely d...
Feb 17, 2026
