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Deteriorating Bridge on Over North Arm River to be Replaced
The provincial government is going to replace a deteriorating bridge near Holyrood. The existing bridge, on the Salmonier Line over North Arm River, will be removed and a new precast girder one will b...
Dec 22, 2025
New Hospital Planned for Kenmount Crossing Among Several Commitments Under Review by New Government
The health minister says government is reviewing many previous commitments and programs announced by the former Liberal government. Among them is the commitment to build a replacement for St. Clare's ...
Dec 22, 2025 Then-premier Andrew Furey at the site of the new acute care hospital in Kenmount Crossing in November 2024 (VOCM News)
PC-SP Mayor Questions Municipal Restrictions on Snow Clearing for Provincial Roadways
A growing town in the metro region is hopeful that the provincial roads within its boundaries will be added to 'round-the-clock' snow clearing as it was left off the list when the new government annou...
Dec 22, 2025
Province Exploring Possible Expansion of Eligibility for RSV Vaccine
The province's chief medical officer of health says discussions are underway to expand eligibility for free access to the RSV vaccine. Currently, the province offers the vaccine to those who are 60 an...
Dec 22, 2025 Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Newfoundland and Labrador
Final Day to Book Metrobus Rides for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Today is the last day to book a Metrobus ride on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Year's Day. This is the first time in decades that any form of public transit will be offered on those days. Regular ...
Dec 22, 2025
Province Welcomes Over 100,000 Passengers During 'Record-Breaking' Cruise Season
Cruise NL is wrapping up what it says has been a record-breaking cruise ship season. This year's season was the longest in the province's history, starting in January and wrapping up in October. The p...
Dec 22, 2025 The cruise ship Arcadia visiting St. John's, September 30, 2025 (VOCM News)
Some Pillsbury Pizza Pops Recalled Due to Possible E.coli
Various Pillsbury Pizza Pops have been recalled due to concerns over possible E.coli contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall affects pepperoni and bacon flavours sold across...
Dec 22, 2025 (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
Duckworth Street Mural Honours Francophone Community
The capital city has unveiled a new mural celebrating the history, culture and contributions of the Francophone community in the province. The mural, made possible through a partnership between the ci...
Dec 21, 2025 (via the City of St. John's)
Deficit Concerns Cloud Future of St. Clare's Replacement
Discussions regarding the fate of a replacement hospital for St. Clare's are ongoing as government begins reviewing projects proposed by the previous government. In Opposition, the PCs were highly cri...
Dec 21, 2025 Transportation Minister Barry Petten (VOCM News)
Key Health Accord Program for Seniors Renewed
The Opposition Liberals are pleased to see the provincial government extend the Aging Well at Home Grants Program for another year. Applications open January 5th. Liberal Leader John Hogan says MHAs h...
Dec 21, 2025
