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Gasoline Prices Dip, Diesel Spikes Across Province
The Public Utilities Board jumped in last night and changed the minimum pricing schedule, but not by a significant amount. Gasoline dropped by a half cent at midnight but diesel went in the other dire...
Apr 11, 2026 (VOCM News)
Artemis II Splashes Down Near San Diego
The historic ten day journey of the Artemis II has ended successfully as the capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego Friday evening. The capsule hurtled through the Earth's atmosphere...
Apr 10, 2026 The Artemis II after splashdown, April 10, 2026 (NASA)
UPDATE: 52-year-old Charged with First Degree Murder Following Incident in Grand Falls-Windsor This Morning
RCMP have charged 52-year-old Ivan Loder with first degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a woman in Grand Falls-Windsor this morning. Police received a call for assistance at a home ...
Apr 10, 2026
Continued Conservative Exodus Bad News for Pierre Poilievre says Political Scientist
A political scientist believes that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's moment may have passed after yet another defection to the governing Liberal caucus. Long-time Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu, ...
Apr 10, 2026 Pierre Poilievre (CPAC)
Recognized Neuroscientist and MUN Professor Passes Away at 59
An internationally-recognized neuroscientist and MUN professor has died. Dr. Michelle Ploughman passed away last week at the age of 59 following a battle with breast cancer. Ploughman, who completed h...
Apr 10, 2026 Dr. Michelle Ploughman
Supreme Court Injunction Granted to Stop Fisheries Union from 'Declaring or Authorizing' Tie-up in Snow Crab Fishery
The Supreme Court has granted an injunction based on an application from the Association of Seafood Producers, ordering the FFAW to stop "declaring or authorizing" the ongoing tie-up in the snow crab ...
Apr 10, 2026
Pills and Cigarettes Seized in Traffic Stop on Brookfield Road
A 35-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman have been arrested following a drug and contraband tobacco seizure in the capital city. Members of the RNC's Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit stopped a vehic...
Apr 10, 2026 (Photo: Royal Newfoundland Constabulary)
UPDATE: Person in Custody Following Search Near Salmonier Line
RCMP have taken a person into custody following an intensive police search in the Salmonier Line area early this afternoon. Police had asked the public to limit travel on the highway in the area of Vi...
Apr 10, 2026 (via Google Maps)
Students Vote to Keep GSU, Union Vows to Restore Trust of Members
Students have voted to keep the Graduate Students Union at MUN going. A vote on whether to dissolve the union was held on Wednesday, and the results were verified yesterday. With a two-thirds majority...
Apr 10, 2026
RNC Investigating Theft of Firearm from Rabbittown Area
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is seeking the public's help after a firearm was stolen from a home in the Rabbittown area of St. John's. The RNC say someone gained access to the home sometime bet...
Apr 10, 2026
