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Local Ukrainian Community Holding Event to Commemorate Anniversary of Russian Invasion
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand spoke to an event in Ottawa yesterday marking the 4th anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Anand was the Minister of National Defence at the time of the in...
Feb 25, 2026 Anita Anand speaking at an event in Ottawa marking the 4th anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine (CPAC)
Town of Paradise Planning to Re-Evaluate Snowclearing Budget
The Town of Paradise is pulling out all the stops in trying to deal with more than 100 cm of snow that's fallen on the region in the last few days. Mayor Patrick Martin says the town has imposed a 24 ...
Feb 25, 2026 (Town of Paradise)
Man Damages Police Cruiser During Arrest in Norris Point
A man has been arrested and charged following a disturbance in Norris Point on Saturday. The RCMP were called to a home just after 1 a.m. following reports that a man, who was known to the homeowners,...
Feb 25, 2026 (VOCM News)
At Least Seven Teams Out of Cain's Quest Snowmobile Race
And then there were 11. At least seven teams have had to pull out of Cain's Quest, billed as the world's toughest snowmobile endurance race. Most of the 11 remaining teams had reached the checkpoint i...
Feb 25, 2026 (Cain's Quest/Facebook)
Man Charged After Incident at Village Shopping Centre
A man has been charged after losing his temper at the Village Shopping Centre yesterday. Police were contacted by security around 1:30 after a man became irate. RNC arrested the 51-year-old on charges...
Feb 25, 2026
Demand for Snowblowers Exceeding Supply Across North America
If you're in the market for a snowblower, you may have a tough time finding one...at least for now. NL Kubota has been flat-out this winter selling and servicing the machines people need to clear snow...
Feb 25, 2026
City of St. John's Hires Private Contractors to Assist with Snowclearing
The capital city has awarded $3.5 million in contracts to private companies to assist city crews in clearing roads in a number of neighbourhoods. The city has awarded a $1.5 million contract to clear ...
Feb 25, 2026 A snow blower on Kenmount Road (VOCM News)
Minister Lela Evans Takes on Women and Gender Equality Portfolio
The Minister of Health has another duty added to her already lengthy set of responsibilities. Lela Evans was officially sworn-in as the minister responsible for Women and Gender Equality yesterday. Th...
Feb 25, 2026 (Tony Wakeham/Facebook)
Man Charged After Robbery at Mount Pearl Service Station
A man has been charged in connection with a robbery at a Mount Pearl gas station yesterday evening. RNC rushed to the business around 7:40 and found the man walking through a nearby subdivision. A sea...
Feb 25, 2026
Metro Region Schools to Remain Closed Wednesday
Schools across the St. John's Metro region will remain closed, Wednesday, due to ongoing road safety concerns. NL Schools says the decision follows consultation with local busing contractors. While ma...
Feb 24, 2026 High snow banks (VOCM News)
