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Federal NDP Leadership Vote This Weekend
Party faithful are choosing the next leader of the federal NDP this weekend in Winnipeg. Five people are running for the party's top job after it suffered the worst election defeat in its history. The...
Mar 28, 2026 NDP President Mary Shortall (centre) (via the NDP)
Man Faces Resisting Charge After Altercation with RCMP
A 54-year-old man has been charged with resisting arrest after police attempted to take him into custody on outstanding warrants. RCMP in Channel-Port aux Basques arrived at a home in Doyles Thursday ...
Mar 28, 2026
Tiger Woods Arrested on DUI Charge Ahead of Masters
Golfing legend Tiger Woods, who was eyeing another comeback at The Masters in a couple of weeks, has been charged with DUI in Florida. His Land Rover clipped a vehicle on a highway on Friday and rolle...
Mar 28, 2026
Wings Soar in Herder Opener with 6-2 Win
The Herder final kicked off in Conception Bay South last night with the defending champs showing why they are so. The Wings defeated the Blues 6-2 but it was close until the 3rd. The host team opened ...
Mar 28, 2026
Fuel Prices Climb Again Amid Market Volatility
Diesel and heating fuel costs a lot more today after the Public Utilities Board intervened with an off-schedule price change. Diesel on the island and in Lab City-Wabush and Churchill Falls goes up by...
Mar 28, 2026
Last Day for CFUW Book Sale at Avalon Mall
Book lovers galore have turned out over the last few days to the Canadian Federation of University Women's annual book sale. The sale, which helps to fund scholarships for women to go to university, i...
Mar 28, 2026 (VOCM News)
St. John's Man Charged in Domestic Disturbance
A man has been charged with assaulting his wife and her son at a residence in the east end of St. John's. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon, resulting in the arrest of a 49-year-old. RNC charg...
Mar 28, 2026
Police Receive Multiple Reports of Woman in Distress, Officers Hoping to Confirm Her Well Being
RCMP in Bay St. George are hoping to speak with a woman who witnesses in Stephenville say appeared to be in distress following a concerning incident in the town this morning. RCMP want to confirm the ...
Mar 27, 2026
Hotel Staff Being Trained in Spotting the Signs of Human Trafficking
Hospitality NL is training hotel staff on human trafficking and what to watch for to alert authorities. It's part of a "Not in Our Hotel" national initiative. Craig Foley of HNL says hotel guests and ...
Mar 27, 2026 CEO of Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador, Craig Foley (HNL)
Construction of Roundabout Beginning Soon Near St. John's International
The city of St. John's will soon start construction work on a new roundabout, and there will be long-term impacts on a busy stretch of road. The roundabout is going in at the intersection of Portugal ...
Mar 27, 2026 A photo of construction work being completed at the intersection in question last year. (VOCM News)
