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Case Involving Killing at Old Waterford Hospital Could Go Straight to Supreme Court
The murder case involving two patients at the old Waterford Hospital is likely headed straight to Supreme Court. The shocking and traumatic incident occurred in late December of 2024, the waning days ...
Jan 29, 2026 Waterford Hospital (VOCM News)
Premier to Sit Down with RCMP and RNC for Discussion on Decision to Opt Out of Gun Buyback Program
Premier Tony Wakeham says he will be speaking with both of the province's police forces regarding their decision not to participate in the federal Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program. Under th...
Jan 29, 2026
Harlow Town Councillor Saddened by MUN's Decision to Close U.K. Campus
Memorial University's decision to shut down its decades-old Harlow Campus is being met with great sadness in the U.K. Harlow town councillor Jake Shepherd recently expressed his support for Memorial U...
Jan 29, 2026 Harlow Town Councillor Jake Shepherd (Facebook)
Government Says Material From Now Abandoned Dome Project Won't Go to Waste
The province has already spent $5 million on a new sports and wellness dome for the capital city, but the current government says the project will not be going ahead. The PCs are scrapping the facilit...
Jan 29, 2026 (VOCM News)
Opposition Believes Government Has Lost Hope in Signing MOU Following Decision to Axe Infrastructure Projects
Opposition finance critic Sarah Stoodley calls government's decision to cancel the new hospital proof that government has "given up hope" on the Churchill Falls MOU. Stoodley says the fact that govern...
Jan 29, 2026 Sarah Stoodley (VOCM News file photo)
Wakeham Planning to Have One-on-One with Legault While in Ottawa
Premier Tony Wakeham has a meeting scheduled with outgoing Quebec Premier Francois Legault this week as he and his counterparts meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa. Wakeham addressed report...
Jan 29, 2026 Premier Tony Wakeham at Premiers' Meeting (via CPAC)
Two Men Charged for Curfew Violations After Failed Traffic Stop in Placentia
The occupants of a vehicle that failed to stop for police in Placentia have each been charged for violating their court-ordered curfews. A police officer attempted to pull an uninsured vehicle over on...
Jan 29, 2026
No Job Cuts Expected at Signal Hill Campus or Printing Services, says MUN President
The most immediate job losses at Memorial University as it divests some of its real estate will be at the Harlow Campus. Yesterday, Memorial announced plans to sell off its U.K. campus, the Geo Centre...
Jan 29, 2026 MUN President Dr. Janet Morrison (VOCM News)
Government Planning to Modernize Existing St. Clare's After Scrapping Plans for New Hospital at Kenmount Crossing
The province says the cost of building a new hospital complex at Kenmount Crossing is just too high to justify at this time. Infrastructure Minister Barry Petten says the project, at an estimated cost...
Jan 29, 2026 (VOCM News)
Man Charged After Assault in Michael's Harbour
A 46-year-old is facing charges after a disturbance at a home in Michael's Harbour. Lewisporte RCMP were called out around suppertime last Friday. They found the suspect in the driveway of the home an...
Jan 29, 2026 (RCMP)
