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House of Assembly Pays Tribute to Retiring Sergeant at Arms
The long-time Sergeant at Arms in the House of Assembly is calling it a career. Retired RNC Officer Bob Escott is retiring after serving as the Sergeant at Arms since October 18th, 2021. Bernard Davis...
Mar 06, 2026 Bob Escott in the House of Assembly as MHAs pay tribute to his career
Novice Driver's Licence Suspended for Driving 80km/h Over the Speed Limit
A 30-year-old man who was driving with a novice licence he earned only a few days ago was pulled over on the Trans Canada Highway for driving at speeds more than 80 km over the speed limit. RCMP say t...
Mar 06, 2026 The speeding driver's car is seized by police (submitted by RCMP)
DNA Leads to Charges against Upper Amherst Cove Man
DNA analysis has resulted in the arrest of a man in connection with a break-in at a cell tower site in Summerville, Bonavista Bay last November. RCMP were called on November 14th by a property managem...
Mar 06, 2026 Dash cam image of suspects in break-in and theft (submitted by RCMP)
Gushue Girls Taking in Brier Before Retiring Signature Pink Shirts
When Brad Gushue officially hangs up his broom at the end of this year, a group of some of his most ardent fans will retire along with him. The so-called "Gushue Girls" of Gander have been following B...
Mar 06, 2026 G: Jeanne Collins, U: Alice McCarthy, S: Lorna O'Reilly, H: Betty Hansen, U: Cindy May, and E: Nancy Dawe (VOCM News)
Woman Punches Hole in Wall at Downtown Business
A woman has been charged after putting her fist through the wall at a business in downtown St. John's. Officers were called to the scene just after 11:00 last night. The 35-year-old was arrested at th...
Mar 06, 2026
Clocks Spring Forward This Weekend
After what's been a long, hard winter, there's reason for some optimism as daylight saving time resumes this weekend. Clocks turn forward one hour early Sunday morning, giving us an extra hour of dayl...
Mar 06, 2026
Police and Public Have Roles to Play in Reducing Fatal Collisions: RCMP
While the RCMP saw a substantial decrease in fatal motor vehicle collisions last year they are always striving for that number to be zero. There were 15 fatal crashes in RCMP jurisdictions in 2025 - a...
Mar 06, 2026
Finance Minister Hints at Tax Cuts in Upcoming Budget
The Finance Minister offered a hint about tax cuts in the upcoming budget in response to questions raised in the House of Assembly yesterday. Opposition finance critic Sarah Stoodley wanted to know wh...
Mar 06, 2026 Finance Minister Craig Pardy (VOCM News)
Premier and Opposition React to Speaker's Warning to Quell Chirping in HoA
Speaker Paul Lane is going to get serious with MHAs' jeering and chirping across the floor of the House of Assembly but not all parties appear unified in addressing the issue. Premier Tony Wakeham say...
Mar 06, 2026 Premier Tony Wakeham (VOCM News)
Cenovus Energy Eastern Newfoundland Science and Technology Fair Taking Place at MUN
Over 100 students are converging in St. John's today for a science fair. It's called the 2026 Cenovus Energy Eastern Newfoundland Science and Technology Fair, and it is taking place inside the MUN cor...
Mar 06, 2026 MUN's Core Science Building (VOCM News)
