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Fuel Prices Spike Again Across the Province
Fuel costs a lot more today than yesterday. Gas jumped by 9.3 cents at midnight while diesel spiked by another 8 cents per litre. Furnace oil on the island costs 7 cents extra; stove oil in Labrador W...
Mar 14, 2026
Man Charged with Attempted Murder Following 2024 Shooting in St. John's
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting in St. John's nearly two years ago. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary were called to a hospital in the capital city on June 12th, 20...
Mar 13, 2026
NLHS Confirms Tuberculosis Outbreak in Natuashish.
There is an outbreak of tuberculosis in Natuashish. Both NL Health Services and the Mushuau Innu First Nation have been actively identifying contacts and potential new cases through contact tracing an...
Mar 13, 2026
NLTA Urging Government to Follow Through on Election Promises
Teachers in the K-12 system believe that the new government has had enough time in its mandate to deliver some concrete initiatives on class size and school safety. Education Minister Paul Dinn has ha...
Mar 13, 2026 NLTA President Dale Lambe (VOCM News)
Up to15 cm of Snow Expected For Eastern Portion of Island Beginning Saturday Night
There is more snow on the way for parts of the island this weekend just as a big melt took care of that record February snowfall. Environment Canada says the eastern half of the island, including the ...
Mar 13, 2026
Three Tractor Trailer Crashes in The Span of a Few Hours in Eastern NL, Highway Closed Near Doe Hills
It's windy out there, and there have been three tractor trailer crashes on the edge of the Avalon Peninsula and in metro. One happened around lunchtime near Chance Cove but that has been cleared up. T...
Mar 13, 2026
Assets of Former Stephenville Dymond International Airport Being Sold Off
The assets associated with the former Stephenville Dymond International Airport are being sold off. Businessman Carl Dymond once had lofty plans for the facility, which he acquired for just $1 back in...
Mar 13, 2026 (VOCM News)
CFIB Worried About Possible Impact with 1.3M Temporary Work Permits Set to Expire
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says 1.3 million temporary work permits are set to expire this year, and they are worried about what that could mean for businesses locally. Jonathan Ga...
Mar 13, 2026
Owner of Building That Housed Landings Restaurant Planning to Rebuild Following Fire
The owner of the Landings Eatery and Pub in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's is planning to rebuild after fire consumed the building this week. The blaze broke out Tuesday morning, prompting the evacuation ...
Mar 13, 2026 (VOCM News)
Completion of Team Gushue Highway on Track for This Fall
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure says everything is on track for the final phase of the Team Gushue Highway to be completed later this year. Work has been steady in the Brookfield R...
Mar 13, 2026
