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Province Cancelling Some Previously Announced Infrastructure Projects, Pausing and Rescoping Others
The provincial government is dropping a number of planned infrastructure projects, while pausing and reassessing others. Infrastructure Minister Barry Petten today announced that the previous governme...
Jan 28, 2026 (VOCM News)
MUN Divesting Itself of Harlow and Signal Hill Campuses, Geo Centre and Printing Services Building
Memorial University is bringing down the hammer, reducing operations and "right-sizing" - all in effort to make up for a $25-milion deficit. MUN recently shuffled the executive deck as a first step, b...
Jan 28, 2026 (VOCM News)
RNC Investigating Incident Involving AI Use to Create Inappropriate Images
The RNC is investigating reports of a situation in which students are alleged to have used AI to create inappropriate pictures. The police force says it expects to experience an increase in reports of...
Jan 28, 2026
Torbay Hoping to Avoid Water Woes This Summer
The mayor of Torbay says his town will be in much better shape this summer than last regarding the water supply. Lack of snow last winter, a dry spring and a hot, dry summer did a number on its water ...
Jan 28, 2026 Low water levels at North Pond which serves Torbay in September (Town of Torbay)
Liam Hickey Named to Canada's Paralympic Hockey Team
Newfoundlander Liam Hickey is once again donning the maple leaf to represent Canada at the Winter Paralympics in Italy. Hickey has been chosen as a member of Team Canada's para hockey team. Hickey tie...
Jan 28, 2026 Para Hockey Paralympian Liam Hickey (VOCM News)
Industry Stakeholders Calling for Increased Capacity at Marine Atlantic
A coalition of industry stakeholders is calling for increased capacity on the gulf ferry system through Marine Atlantic. The coalition includes Hospitality NL, Municipalities NL, the Board of Trade, t...
Jan 28, 2026 (Marine Atlantic)
Despite Recent Cold Snap, Officials Say Ice Conditions Remain Hazardous
Officials are warning residents not to venture over the ice, despite a cold snap that descended over much of the island in the last week or so. Rick Noseworthy of the Avalon T'Railways Association say...
Jan 28, 2026
Grand Falls-Windsor Man Charged with Assault
A 34-year-old was arrested and charged following an assault in Grand Falls-Windsor last Friday. RCMP say a man reported that he had been assaulted by another who was known to him while he sat in his v...
Jan 28, 2026
Government Commits to Rebuilding Homes Lost During CBN Wildfire
Government says it is committed to rebuilding homes on the fire-ravaged Conception Bay North Shore. Finance Minister Craig Pardy says the plan is to "build back stronger." "The premier's intent, that ...
Jan 28, 2026 CBN wildfire cabinet committee members speak with reporters. (left to right) Ministers Chris Tibbs, Craig Pardy, Helen Conway Ottenheimer and Joedy Wall (VOCM News)
Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits Recalled Over Possible Presence of Plastic or Paper
A brand of arrowroot biscuits commonly consumed by toddlers has been recalled due to the possible presence of plastic or paper. Gerber arrowroot biscuits sold in the 155 g package have been recalled b...
Jan 28, 2026 (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
