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Local Sports History Comes Alive at Stephenville Dome
An organizer of an initiative to recognize athletes and their achievements in the Bay St. George area is pleased with progress on the project so far. Bill Hynes runs the BSG Sport Recognition page on ...
Jan 10, 2026 Bay St. George Sports Recognition is displayed at the Stephenville Dome (via Facebook).
RNC Move in for High-Risk Arrest After Shots Fired
A man is in the lockup after police did what they call a high-risk traffic stop, marking the conclusion of an incident which may have begun with somebody being shot at several miles away. The RNC got ...
Jan 10, 2026
Threats at CBS Residence Lead to Arrest
A man who was making threats at a residence in Conception Bay South late yesterday afternoon has been arrested. RNC say the suspect, a 48-year-old, was intoxicated. He spent several hours at the hospi...
Jan 10, 2026 (VOCM News)
Woman Arrested for Threats Following Disturbance at Retirement Home
A woman was removed from a retirement home in Paradise last night after things got a little feisty. The RNC were called in at about 7:00 after a woman started causing a ruckus. By the time the 62-year...
Jan 10, 2026
New Podcast Aims to Shake Up Provincial Political Chatter
A local journalist and a former politician are joining forces with a new podcast. The Honourable and the Hack features Alex Bill, the editor of allNewfoundlandLabrador, and former provincial cabinet m...
Jan 10, 2026 Andrew Parsons via Facebook announcing his resignation, May 1, 2025
NAPE says Compensation, Competition Factors in Recruiting Heavy Equipment Operators
The President of NAPE says compensation is a big reason why the provincial government is encountering difficulties hiring snowplow operators. Government recruitment for the eastern portion of the prov...
Jan 09, 2026
Man Wanted in Connection with Boxing Day Disturbance Arrested by RNC
The RNC has arrested a man wanted on a number of serious charges stemming from a Boxing Day disturbance at a home in Portugal Cove-St. Phillips. The RNC say one person was found injured in the home, a...
Jan 09, 2026 Christopher Michael Tucker (RNC)
Well-Known Holyrood Resident Passes Away
A leading citizen in Conception Bay Centre has passed away at the age of 79. Harry Hamlyn, a person who held just about every position of influence in Holyrood except mayor, was probably the most reco...
Jan 09, 2026 Harry Hamlyn via the Town of Holyrood
Venerable Gander Resident Recognized on 100th Birthday
A Gander pioneer who was there in the town's infancy was recognized by the town council this week. William Lambert was among those who helped build Gander airport. He celebrated his 100th birthday thi...
Jan 09, 2026
Unemployment Up in December
The unemployment rate rose to 6.8 per cent nationally in December, not because of fewer jobs, but because more people were looking for work. Statistics Canada says there were more people working in he...
Jan 09, 2026
