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High Winds Cancel Flights, Disrupt Ferry Schedule
High winds in eastern Newfoundland and storm conditions through central and west coast have caused numerous travel disruptions. All flights scheduled at YYT for Monday evening have been cancelled. Env...
Dec 15, 2025
BBB Encourages Online Shoppers to Use Credit for Protections Offered
The Better Business Bureau says credit cards are one of the most secure payment methods people can use while shopping online this holiday season. CEO Julia Lewis urges people to use caution, and make ...
Dec 15, 2025
'Jews Never Buckle Down in Fear' Local Community Gathers for Hanukkah Despite Australian Attack
A horrific terrorist attack targeting Jews celebrating the first day of Hanukkah on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia resonated around the world and cast a pall over what is ordinarily a joyous celebra...
Dec 15, 2025 A menorah lighting during Hanukkah celebrations in 2024 (via the Chabad of St. John's)
No Mil Rate Increases in Capital City; Council Presses Province on HST Sharing
The City of St. John's brought down its budget for 2026 this afternoon, with no increase in property taxes. The balanced budget comes in at a cool $366 million, a nearly five per cent increase - the l...
Dec 15, 2025 Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworth (VOCM News)
Four Facing Firearms and Other Charges Following Investigation in Raleigh
Four people have been arrested and charged as the result of an ongoing firearms-related investigation in the St. Anthony area. RCMP searched a home in Raleigh last Tuesday and seized a number of firea...
Dec 15, 2025
Corner Brook Budget Postponed Due to Stormy Weather
Stormy conditions on the west coast have forced the postponement of the city of Corner Brook's municipal budget. City hall was closed for the day today because of the snowy and blustery conditions. Th...
Dec 15, 2025
Newly Revealed Independent Review Committee has Four Months to Complete Work Before Findings are Put to Referendum
The provincial government's promised Independent Review Committee, revealed today, will examine whether the MOU being negotiated with Hydro Quebec on Upper Churchill expansion is in the best long-term...
Dec 15, 2025 Helen Conway Ottenheimer, Premier Tony Wakeham and Lloyd Parrott (VOCM News)
Case of Men Accused in Smash-In ATM Theft at Mount Pearl Bank Postponed to New Year
Two men accused in the smash-and-grab of an ATM machine in Mount Pearl won't be dealt with until the new year. Thirty-year-old Joshua Weir and 61-year old Larry Whelan were arrested and charged after ...
Dec 15, 2025
Government Gets Assurances that Library Postal Rates Won't Change as Canada Post Faces Upheaval
The provincial government says it is aware of proposed changes to Bill C-15, the Canada Post Corporation Act and has been assured that the current reduced postage rate for library materials will be ma...
Dec 15, 2025 (VOCM News)
Hurricane-Force Winds in Forecast as Rain Falls on East, Central and West Get Buried in Snow
Hurricane-force winds are on the way as part of a weather system that is creating some messy conditions across the island. While snow changed to rain on the eastern portion of the island, all areas we...
Dec 15, 2025 High waves in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's. Photo courtesy Dave Herder.
