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Man Who Tried to Fight Police Arrested Saturday Afternoon
A 36-year-old who tried to fight officers in an east-end home has been arrested. RNC were called to a home during the lunch hour yesterday, where they say the man was committing "several criminal offe...
Jan 25, 2026
Work on Bay d'Espoir Plant Saturday Went Well, Says NL Hydro
Progress to remove ice at NL Hydro Bay d'Espoir plant last night went well, but the utility is still asking people to conserve energy. Yesterday, hydro officials warned that rolling blackouts could be...
Jan 25, 2026 The Bay d'Espoir Hydro Plant (NLHydro)
Recent Incidents Spark Debate on Trapping Safety Near Public Trails
Recent incidents in the province in which pets got caught in traps set for wild animals have prompted some to call for changes to regulations to reduce the danger level for Fifi and Fido. People who s...
Jan 25, 2026 (Stock photo.)
UPDATE: Dominion in Grand Falls-Windsor to Open This Morning Following Fire
The Dominion grocery store in Grand Falls-Windsor is back open following a fire last night. Police warned people to stay away from the store Saturday evening while officials worked to contain the area...
Jan 24, 2026
Volunteers Take the Lead in Recruiting Healthcare Professionals to NL
Local volunteers have joined a national initiative to help entice healthcare professionals to go to Newfoundland and Labrador. Called "Healthcare Infusion," it is a series of websites run by volunteer...
Jan 24, 2026
Rotating Outages Possible on Island says NL Hydro
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is facing an unprecedented situation with the total shutdown of the province's largest power plant, Bay d'Espoir. It's because of very thick "frazil" ice which will tak...
Jan 24, 2026 Rob Collett of NL Hydro, and Byron Chubbs of NF Power address concerns over the freezing weather,
Drought Support Deadline for Farmers Pushed to September
The provincial and federal governments have extended the deadline for farmers to apply for extra support due to drought conditions faced in 2025. The final deadline for the 2025 AgriStability Program ...
Jan 24, 2026 Stock image.
MP Seeks Federal Funds in Ottawa for Urgent Fish Plant Cleanup
Town officials hope the cleanup process of what it calls a disaster zone will begin this coming week. One week ago, high winds compromised the building housing vats of toxic fish sauce decades-old. Ar...
Jan 24, 2026 The abandoned fish sauce plant in St. Mary's (VOCM News)
Blustery Day on Avalon Creates Whiteouts, Slippery Roads
It has turned into a blustery day on the Avalon Peninsula and just beyond. Light snow has been falling since last night with snow clearing equipment out in most areas. Winds are gusting to 50kmh, crea...
Jan 24, 2026 (VOCM News)
Military Training Underway in Clarke's Beach This Weekend
Members of the 37 Signal Regiment are conducting winter training exercises in and around Clarke's Beach this weekend. Approximately 20 soldiers will participate in Exercise SIBERIAN JIMMY in the Emera...
Jan 24, 2026 Members of the 37 Brigade Group (va the Canadian Armed Forces)
