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Gander RCMP Arrest Woman Wanted on Vehicle Theft Charge
RCMP have arrested Mackenzie Sheppard. Earlier story A warrant has been issued by Gander RCMP for a woman charged with vehicle theft. Police are asking the public for information on the whereabouts of...
Dec 22, 2025 Mackenzie Sheppard (RCMP)
White Christmas in Store for Parts of Island
Santa will be battling some high winds and heavy snow as he makes his deliveries across many parts of the province this Christmas. The latest winter storm to hit the province will start Christmas Eve,...
Dec 22, 2025 (VOCM News)
Unions Working to Raise Wages and Enhance Benefits for Workers During Affordability Crisis
Ensuring better wages is one way to address the growing affordability crisis being faced by many across the province. Federation of Labour President Jessica McCormick says that's where labour unions c...
Dec 22, 2025 Jessica McCormick, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour.
RCMP Recruits Break a Sweat During Fitness Assessment
Fifty RCMP recruits were recently put to the test - getting a taste of some of the physical demands police officers must face. Participants from across the province were introduced to various componen...
Dec 22, 2025
St. John's International Considering Building Parking Garage
Finding a long-term parking spot at St. John's International can be a challenge, but the airport continues with a multi-phase expansion in that regard. However, the authority is running out of room. C...
Dec 22, 2025 St. John's International Airport Authority President and CEO Dennis Hogan (VOCM News)
Deteriorating Bridge on Over North Arm River to be Replaced
The provincial government is going to replace a deteriorating bridge near Holyrood. The existing bridge, on the Salmonier Line over North Arm River, will be removed and a new precast girder one will b...
Dec 22, 2025
New Hospital Planned for Kenmount Crossing Among Several Commitments Under Review by New Government
The health minister says government is reviewing many previous commitments and programs announced by the former Liberal government. Among them is the commitment to build a replacement for St. Clare's ...
Dec 22, 2025 Then-premier Andrew Furey at the site of the new acute care hospital in Kenmount Crossing in November 2024 (VOCM News)
PC-SP Mayor Questions Municipal Restrictions on Snow Clearing for Provincial Roadways
A growing town in the metro region is hopeful that the provincial roads within its boundaries will be added to 'round-the-clock' snow clearing as it was left off the list when the new government annou...
Dec 22, 2025
Province Exploring Possible Expansion of Eligibility for RSV Vaccine
The province's chief medical officer of health says discussions are underway to expand eligibility for free access to the RSV vaccine. Currently, the province offers the vaccine to those who are 60 an...
Dec 22, 2025 Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Newfoundland and Labrador
Final Day to Book Metrobus Rides for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Today is the last day to book a Metrobus ride on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Year's Day. This is the first time in decades that any form of public transit will be offered on those days. Regular ...
Dec 22, 2025
