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DFO Seeking Input on Province's Food Fishery
The deadline is approaching for people to have their say on the province's food fishery. Fisheries Minister and MP for St. John's East, Joanne Thompson, says the survey is open until January 9. The su...
Dec 30, 2025 (DFO)
City of Mount Pearl Hopes to Release Community Safety Plan in January
The City of Mount Pearl expects to release its five-year community safety plan early in the new year. The city allotted $200,000 for it in its 2026 budget. Mayor Dave Aker says a draft of the plan has...
Dec 30, 2025 (VOCM News)
Pair Arrested After RCMP Find Cocaine and Cannabis During Traffic Stop in Isle aux Morts
RCMP have arrested two people after finding a quantity of cocaine and open cannabis during a traffic stop in Isle aux Morts. The incident happened just before 2:00 Saturday morning when police were pa...
Dec 30, 2025 (VOCM News)
Personal Fireworks Permitted in Many Municipalities on New Year's Eve
Tomorrow is one of the few night's of the year many municipalities allow residents to use fireworks. The use of fireworks is typically permitted in several municipalities after dusk on New Year's Eve,...
Dec 30, 2025
Third Suspect in Empire Avenue Homicide Remains in Hospital
One of three men arrested for first-degree murder last week has yet to be formally charged given his condition in hospital. The charges would normally be read to the accused by a judge within 24 hours...
Dec 30, 2025 The Winchester Street side of the Empire Avenue home with police tape surrounding it. (VOCM News)
Wanted Woman Charged Following Theft from East End Shop
A woman is on the hook for a slew of charges after leaving an east end business with numerous items she allegedly did not pay for. RNC got a call from the business just after 2:40 yesterday afternoon ...
Dec 30, 2025
Increase in CPP Benefit in 2026
Those who receive the Canada Pension Plan benefit will get a little more in the new year. There will be a 2 per cent increase to the CPP benefit in 2026 due to changes in the Consumer Price Index. The...
Dec 30, 2025
No Injuries After Car Goes Off Road in Torbay
There were no injuries but a 22-year-old man will have to find other means to get around after a crash in Torbay yesterday afternoon. First responders were called to the scene after a vehicle left the...
Dec 30, 2025
Placentia Man Found Slumped Behind Wheel Four Times Legal Limit According to Police
A Placentia man found slumped over the wheel of his car has been arrested after he was found to be over four times beyond the legal alcohol limit. Police were first contacted just before 7:00 p.m. on ...
Dec 29, 2025 (Photo via RCMP)
No Injuries Reported in Happy Valley-Goose Bay Fire
RCMP in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are investigating following an early morning fire in the town today. The blaze broke out on Park Drive early this morning, bringing significant flame and smoke in the ar...
Dec 29, 2025 (Photo via Robert Dawe)
