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Woman Facing Several Charges After Incident in Cottrell's Cove
A 49-year-old woman was arrested and charged following an unusual sequence of events in Cottrell's Cove. RCMP were contacted Saturday evening about an assault and damage caused to a home in the town. ...
Mar 17, 2026
FFAW 'Not Interested in Sitting with ASP' Over Snow Crab Prices
The union that represents fish harvesters in the province wants to know why there was such a big gap in snow crab prices last year when compared with the Maritimes. FFAW president Dwan Street is in Bo...
Mar 17, 2026 FFAW President Dwan Street (VOCM News file photo)
Some Reusable Tim Hortons Mugs Recalled Due to Burn Risk
Health Canada has issued a recall on select reusable Tim Hortons mugs due to a burn hazard. The recall affects the 16 oz white and pink ceramic mugs with a chocolate dip donut printed on it that chang...
Mar 17, 2026 One of the designs pictured on the recalled product (Health Canada)
Recent Comments Made About Political Appointees Striking Fear for Some NAPE Members
NAPE says recent comments made in the House of Assembly last week are striking fear among provincial government workers. Accusing the former Liberal Government of hiding political appointees in the ge...
Mar 17, 2026 NAPE President, Jerry Earle (VOCM News)
50-Year-Old Woman Arrested on Assault Charges
A woman has been charged after an incident inside a vehicle last night. Someone phoned RNC around 9:00 saying they witnessed a disturbance inside a car that was driving down Kenmount Road. Officers ch...
Mar 17, 2026
Longtime MHA Says Chirping in Legislature Has Calmed Down Since Warning from Speaker
A veteran MHA says it will take time for those elected to the House of Assembly to get used to their new roles. The make up of the House has changed dramatically since last fall's election, with many ...
Mar 17, 2026 Independent member, Eddie Joyce
Man Charged After Disturbance on Elizabeth Avenue
A 33-year-old man is in the lockup after a ruckus in the Elizabeth Avenue area last evening. Police were called to the area around 6:00 where a man and woman were fighting. Officers intervened and fou...
Mar 17, 2026
Police Release Surveillance Image in Hopes of Identifying Suspect
RCMP in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are seeking help from the public in identifying a suspect in a recent theft from a retail store. RCMP say two people - a man and woman - entered Minipi Outfitters, picke...
Mar 16, 2026 (via RCMP)
More Messy Weather in the Forecast, Rainfall Warnings in Effect, Followed by Deep Freeze
More messy weather is on the way for the entire province tonight and into tomorrow. Environment Canada meteorologist David Neil says the system starts out as a wintry mix for most on the island beginn...
Mar 16, 2026 (Kenmount Road Monday Dec 15th, 2025 - VOCM News)
Two Men Charged Following Robbery at Home in HV-GB
Two men have been arrested and charged following a robbery in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on the weekend. RCMP were called to a home on Courte Marche Street around 5:40 Saturday morning. They were told tha...
Mar 16, 2026
