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Crews Assessing Situation for Metro Schools, Update Coming Later Today
Education minister Paul Dinn expects a decision to be made between 4 and 5 p.m. about whether schools in metro will open for classes tomorrow. Students have been at home all week as crews work on wide...
Feb 25, 2026
NDP Question PC Commitment to Women and Gender Equality Following Reassignment of Portfolio
The NDP is questioning government's commitment to women and gender equality following the decision to assign the Women and Gender Equality portfolio to Health Minister Lela Evans. The New Democrats sa...
Feb 25, 2026 (File photo.)
RCMP Investigating Possible Sighting of Missing Man
The RCMP say they have received new information about a possible sighting of a man reported missing last year. Thirty-eight-year-old Justin Cormier was last seen last May 15. Now, a witness has report...
Feb 25, 2026
MUN Adopting New Indigenous Verification Policy
A major development related to Memorial University's Indigenous verification policy. Effective immediately, Memorial will move from allowing students to self-identify as Indigenous toward a new policy...
Feb 25, 2026 MUN President Janet Morrison and her colleagues speak with reporters (VOCM News)
NAPE Begins Collective Bargaining Process with Province
The collective bargaining process with the provincial government has formally begun for thousands of public sector workers. NAPE served notice today to start collective bargaining on the next round of...
Feb 25, 2026
Petition to Save Limeville Property on Signal Hill Picking Up Steam
A petition is being circulated to save a piece of land that many - especially those who live in the Signal Hill area - hold dear to the hearts. Dr. Penny Allderdice passed away last May at the age of ...
Feb 25, 2026
UPDATE: Man Arrested Following Incident in McIvers
A man has been arrested after an incident on the west coast that prompted police to issue a shelter in place advisory. RNC had advised residents of McIvers to stay inside with their doors locked as of...
Feb 25, 2026
Former Mayor Suggests Satellite Depots for Snowclearing Equipment in St. John's
A former St. John's mayor says the capital has grown so much since the city depot went in on Blackmarsh Road that now might be the time to consider satellite depots to meet snow clearing needs. Dennis...
Feb 25, 2026 (VOCM File Photo.)
Province, Opposition Parties Sign Letter of Support for Federal Intimate Partner Violence Legislation
The provincial government has announced its support for federal legislation on the prevention of intimate partner violence. Bill S-242, also known as Georgina's Law, calls for strong and coordinated n...
Feb 25, 2026
High Snowblower Demand Extends to Repairs As Well As New Purchases
People in eastern Newfoundland are flocking to the stores not just to buy snowblowers, but also to get them fixed. The province is experiencing its snowiest winter in years and, perhaps not surprising...
Feb 25, 2026 (VOCM News)
