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NLHS Pleased with Rollout of CorCare System Despite Physician and Public Concerns
The province's health authority says it's pleased with progress made since the launch of the new CorCare digital health information system - that's despite concerns raised by physicians and others. Th...
May 13, 2026 Medical Oncologist Joy Greenland (left) , Interim NLHS CEO Ron Johnson (centre) and Chief of Staff with NLHS, Gina Bugden (right)
Weapon Fired in Police Operation on the Salmonier Line, SIRT-NL Investigating
The Serious Incident Response Team is investigating after an RCMP officer discharged their gun during a police operation on the Salmonier Line yesterday afternoon. It happened after an armed robbery i...
May 13, 2026 (VOCM News)
Brad Gushue Named as USA Curling's High Performance Director
Retired professional curling champion Brad Gushue has been hired to lead elite athlete programs in the United States with USA Curling. The organization has named Gushue as its High Performance Directo...
May 13, 2026 Brad Gushue (via USA Curling)
Long Weekend Weather: A Mixed Bag for Campers on the Island, Summery Temps in Labrador
The Victoria Day weekend is upon us, but the weather on the island does not appear to be any great shakes - at least not for the first couple of days. However, in Labrador it's a different story as th...
May 13, 2026 (Photo via Parks NL.)
RNC Concentrating on Safe Driving During Canada Road Safety Week
The RNC is focusing its attention on high-risk drivers during this Canada Road Safety Week. The week-long campaign is aimed at increasing public compliance with the rules of the road in order to reduc...
May 13, 2026
Foster Families NL Pleased with Increased Funding
Some 2,000 children are in care in the province, a high number given the province's relatively small population, and while there are some 1,000 fosters homes in Newfoundland and Labrador - "it's not e...
May 13, 2026 Kelli Hodder (VOCM News/File photo)
Government Responsible for Ensuring Companies Live Up to Privacy Protection Measures: Privacy Commissioner
The province's privacy commissioner says the onus is on government to ensure that companies they deal with live up to their contractual obligations in privacy protection. Kerry Hatfield yesterday rele...
May 13, 2026 NL Privacy Commissioner, Kerry Hatfield (OIPC)
Man Charged in Crash That Killed Two People Heading to Trial in Supreme Court
A man charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of two people will be heading to trial in the Supreme Court. Fifty-three-year-old Roger Hunt is accused of being the driver of a truck that went...
May 13, 2026
CBS Man Facing Several Sex Charges Against Minors
A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with sexual acts against minors in Conception Bay South. RNC say the man has been charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, and ma...
May 13, 2026
St. John's City Council Asks Residents to Report Any Needles Found in Public Spaces
The St. John's council lead for public works is encouraging people to contact the city directly if they notice needles in public spaces. There has been a plethora of images circulating on social media...
May 13, 2026 (Greg Noseworthy/Facebook)
