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Atlantic Police Academy Trying to Fill Demand for More Police Recruits
The executive director of the Atlantic Police Academy says they're doing what they can to meet the need for police recruits right across Canada. Eighteen new constables were sworn-in to the Royal Newf...
Apr 08, 2026 The Atlantic Police Academy in PEI (via Facebook)
Pair Charged with Drug Trafficking Following Pynn's Brook Traffic Stop
Two people were arrested and drugs, cash and other items seized during a traffic stop near Deer Lake last week. RCMP pulled a car over near Pynn's Brook on April 1st, and the driver and passenger were...
Apr 08, 2026 (RCMP)
Forestry Minister says Government is Committed to Addressing Port Blandford Clearcutting Concerns
The Minister of Forestry says government is committed to addressing concerns raised about a forestry plan that could allow for clearcutting in the Port Blandford area. Residents have long opposed the ...
Apr 08, 2026 Forestry Minister Pleaman Forsey (VOCM News)
Another Conservative MP Crosses the Floor to Join Liberal Government
Another Conservative MP has crossed the floor. Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu, who was first elected as a Conservative in 2015, has crossed the floor to join hi...
Apr 08, 2026 MP for Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong, Ontario, Marilyn Gladu (via Engineers Canada)
Council Rejects Plan to Remove Dormer from Historic Downtown Property
The deputy mayor of St. John's has called out the owners of an historic building for putting profit before protection of the city's limited heritage structures. Ron Ellsworth was speaking yesterday du...
Apr 08, 2026 Devon House (VOCM News)
Nain RCMP Searching for Wanted Woman
RCMP in Nain are seeking the public's help in locating a 40-year-old wanted woman. Police say Janice Kitty Ikkusek is wanted on charges of break and enter and failing to comply with a probation order....
Apr 08, 2026 Janice Kitty Ikkusek (RCMP)
Allied Health Professionals Calls Shortage of Hospital Pharmacists 'Dire'
Members of the Allied Health Professionals rallied at metro area hospitals today to bring what the union calls a "full-fledged" hospital pharmacist staffing crisis to the attention of the public. The ...
Apr 08, 2026 Members of the Allied Health Professionals rally outside the Health Sciences Centre (VOCM News)
Last of St. John's Municipal Swans Moves to Nova Scotia, Marking End of an Era in City Parks
It's the end of an era in the capital city. The last of what was once a flock of swans owned and maintained by the city of St. John's has moved on to Nova Scotia for his retirement. Ward councillor Gr...
Apr 08, 2026 Harry in his new digs at Hope for Wildlife in Nova Scotia (submitted)
Another Increase at the Pumps Expected with Switch to Summer Blend
The pocketbook is likely going to take another hit next week thanks to the annual switchover to summer blend gasoline. Newfoundland and Labrador will make the switch to the summer blend one week from ...
Apr 08, 2026 (VOCM News)
$5B in Federal Funding Being Put Towards Health Infrastructure Across Canada
The Prime Minister is introducing federal funding of $5 billion over the next three years that will be dedicated to health infrastructure. The money will be used to help prioritize upgrades to "critic...
Apr 08, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney (CPAC)
