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'A Travesty': Long-Time ER Physician says Backlogs in System Causing Frustrated Workers to Want to Exit Health Profession
A long-time emergency-room physician says continued delays in getting patients admitted into hospital beds is causing widespread frustration among health care workers. Dr. Scott Wilson, who worked in ...
Jan 23, 2026
UPDATE: Overdue Snowmobiler Found Safe
RCMP confirm the overdue snowmobiler has been found and is safe. Earlier story RCMP on the north coast of Labrador are seeking the public's help in the search for an overdue snowmobiler. John George B...
Jan 23, 2026 John George Bennett (RCMP)
Residents Alert RCMP to Man Allegedly Trying to Set Fire to House
Concerned residents who noticed a man who appeared to be trying to set a house in Fortune on fire yesterday afternoon, alerted police and that led to the arrest of a 46-year-old man. RCMP on the Burin...
Jan 23, 2026 The new RCMP Burin Peninsula detachment in Marystown.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Man Wanted in NL, Alberta
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man wanted in this province and Alberta on similar charges. RCMP say 31-year-old Peter Jones of Botwood is wanted on a charge of theft under $5,000. He's wanted...
Jan 23, 2026 Peter Jones (RCMP)
Crown Seeks 12 Years, Defence Asks for 10 Before Convicted Killer Belbin's Parole
Prosecutors say Robert Belbin should serve at least 12 years in prison before he's eligible for parole for the stabbing death of his close friend, Seamus Secord. Belbin, now 24, was found guilty of se...
Jan 23, 2026 Robert Belbin in Supreme Court, September 22, 2025 (VOCM News)
'Modern Day El Chapo,' Canadian Ryan Wedding Arrested by FBI in Mexico City
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, accused of being one of the largest narcotics traffickers in modern times is in FBI custody after his arrest in Mexico City last night. Ryan Wedding, ...
Jan 23, 2026 A surveillance image (left) and a picture recently released by the FBI (right) of Ryan Wedding
Critic Questions Status of MOU, as Uncertainty Over Hydro Development Deal Increases
The Liberal energy critic believes the Wakeham government is trying to run out the clock on the MOU on hydro development in Labrador so they can blame Quebec for walking away. Premier Francois Legault...
Jan 23, 2026 Opposition energy critic, Fred Hutton (VOCM News)
NL Hydro Clearing Ice From Intakes to Get Bay d'Espoir Hydro Plant Back Up and Running
NL Hydro has divers in the water at its Bay d'Espoir hydro generating facility clearing ice and slush that has effectively shut down power generation at the plant. Bay d'Espoir is NL Hydro's biggest p...
Jan 23, 2026 Bay d'Espoir hydro generating station (photo by NL Hydro)
Bitter Cold Weekend Ahead
Last weekend was cold, this weekend will be even more frigid in much of the province. Winds will be west or northwest for most areas, which means the cold air will be blowing right off the land. Envir...
Jan 23, 2026
CFIB Seeking Reduction in Small Business Tax, Finance Minister Open to Relief Measure
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is optimistic the provincial government will reduce the small business retail tax from 2.5 to one per cent. Jonathan Galgay of the CFIB met with Finance...
Jan 23, 2026 The downtown pedestrian mall, St. John's
