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'A Legend': House Honours Long-Serving Librarian Norma Jean Richards
The House of Assembly has paid tribute to a woman who was a stalwart member of their team for three decades. House Speaker Paul Lane opened a session this week by acknowledging the passing of Norma Je...
21h ago The House of Assembly, March 2026 (HoA)
City Extends Deadline for Feedback on Neighbourhood Plans
The deadline for feedback on three neighbourhood plans in the capital city has been extended by a week. St. John's has developed draft recommendations for plans for Rennie's River, Central, and Mundy ...
22h ago St. John's downtown rowhouses (via City of St. John's)
Record Achieved at Labrador Winter Games
A record was achieved at the Labrador Winter Games in one of the competition's most popular categories - the Northern Games. Christopher Penney of Charlottetown broke the previous games record in the ...
23h ago Christopher Penney of Charlottetown reached 9'3" in the Seal Kick at the Labrador Winter Games (via Labrador Winter Games)
Stephenville Dome Named Provincial Winner for Kraft Hockeyville
The Stephenville Dome has been named a provincial winner for Kraft Hockeyville. The project provides funding for arena upgrades and repairs to rinks across the country, totalling $50,000 each. Hockeyv...
Mar 15, 2026 (Stephenville Dome/Facebook)
Winter Storm Moving Off Coast Later Today
A winter storm that impacted much of the province is expected to move out of Newfoundland and Labrador today. Environment Canada issued several weather warnings for Newfoundland yesterday and into tod...
Mar 15, 2026 (Photo via City of St. John's)
Arrest Made After Property Damaged in Metro Last Night
A 46-year-old woman is facing a number of charges after an incident last night in metro. Police were called just after 8:30 to a report of damage to property in the center city. Police arrested the wo...
Mar 15, 2026 RNC HQ (VOCM News)
NDP Urges Province to Continue Advocacy for Pharmacare Sign-On
The provincial NDP believes it may not be too late to sign on to the National Pharmacare Program, but says government needs to continue to advocate to the federal government. The program's deadline ha...
Mar 15, 2026 Sheilagh O'Leary in the House of Assembly
Support a Good Cause This St. Paddy's Weekend at 'Pack the Pub'
If you're looking to head out for a pint this St. Paddy's day weekend, you can do so while also supporting the Community Food Sharing Association later today. It's VOCM Cares' annual Pack the Pub Fund...
Mar 15, 2026 (VOCM News)
Calls Mount to Expand Ankle Monitoring as Government Studies Options
Calls are mounting for the province to expand its ankle monitoring program, but government is mum on when that will come to fruition. This week, the NDP presented a petition in the House of Assembly w...
Mar 14, 2026 Justice Minister Helen Conway Ottenheimer (VOCM News)
Premier, Fisheries Minister Head to Boston for Major Seafood Expo
Premier Tony Wakeham and fisheries minister Loyola O'Driscoll are headed to Boston for major fisheries conference. Seafood Expo North America 2026 takes place tomorrow through Tuesday. Government says...
Mar 14, 2026 Fisheries minister Loyola O'Driscoll
