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Gas Up 8.5 Cents, Breaks $2 Barrier in Metro
For the first time since 2022, the price of gas in this province has surpassed the $2 dollar mark. The PUB, which is now adjusting the price of most fuels five days a week, put the price of gas up ano...
Apr 01, 2026 A sampling of gas prices in the metro area as of April 1st (VOCM News)
No April Fools Joke: Metro Schools Closed as Latest Spring Storm Hits
It's no April Fools joke - parts of the island are in for another helping of snow today. Schools in the metro region will be closed for the day. Information of closures and cancellations can be found ...
Apr 01, 2026 A generic image of the Trans Canada near Butterpot Provincial Park in snowy conditions (RCMP)
Harry Phillips, NL Man Who Sold First-Ever Ford Mustang, Passes Away
The Newfoundland man who sold the first-ever Ford Mustang has passed away. Harry Phillips, better known by the nickname Herk, passed away last Friday at the age of 91. Phillips, a career salesman, hol...
Mar 31, 2026 Harry Phillips posing with the very first Ford Mustang, which he sold back in 1964. (Via the Send Harry to Henry Facebook page)
Island Furniture gets $25K Purolator Grant to Boost Awareness
Newfoundland not-for-profit Island Furniture has received a $25,000 grant from Purolator. The money is being given to the business through the True North Small Business Grant Contests. The social ente...
Mar 31, 2026
Next Spring Storm to Hit NL Tonight
The wintery weather isn't done for yet as eastern and southern portions of the island are in for more snow tonight and into tomorrow. Environment Canada meteorologist David Neil says almost the entire...
Mar 31, 2026 (VOCM News)
Last Day to Buy Tickets for Easter Seals Winter 50/50
Today is the deadline to purchase tickets for the Easter Seals Winter 50/50 draw. The total jackpot is currently more than $7,500 - with the winner taking home half. Ticket sales end at midnight tonig...
Mar 31, 2026 Easter Seals House on Mt. Scio Road.
Province Urging ASP and FFAW to Come to Agreement on Snow Crab Price
The provincial government is encouraging both the ASP and FFAW's participation in talks to figure out a price for crab. A planned protest at Confederation Building was put on hold yesterday after Prem...
Mar 31, 2026
Newfoundland-Born Actress Nominated for Four Canadian Screen Awards
A Newfoundland-born actor and writer has been nominated for four Canadian Screen Awards for her original TV series. Samora Smallwood, who already has a number of awards under her belt, is nominated fo...
Mar 31, 2026 Samora Smallwood (submitted)
Teenager Charged Following Stabbing in Mount Pearl
A teenager has been arrested and charged following a stabbing in Mount Pearl early Monday morning. The RNC were called to a home in the city just after 2 a.m. and found a male with non-life threatenin...
Mar 31, 2026
Immigration Minister Reports Success in Address Challenges Related to Recruitment and Retention of Newcomers
The minister of Immigration is reporting success in addressing a number of areas of concern related to attracting and recruiting newcomers to the province. Minister Lin Paddock recently met with his f...
Mar 31, 2026 Lin Paddock (VOCM News file photo)
