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RCMP Warn of Poor Road Conditions as Snow Hits Grand Falls-Windsor, Springdale
A Sunday morning snowfall has created poor driving conditions in central Newfoundland. RCMP say vehicles are off the road in the Grand Falls-Windsor and Springdale areas. Environment Canada is forecas...
Nov 23, 2025 (Photo via Gov NL Twitter.)
NDP Urges Action as Public Housing Waitlist Reaches 2,500
The NDP is urging the provincial government to make affordable housing a key focus as the wait list for public housing under NLHC reaches approximately 2,500. Party leader Jim Dinn says families with ...
Nov 23, 2025 NDP Leader Jim Dinn (VOCM News)
Gushue Rink Blows Out Saskatoon Opponents in Olympic Curling Trials Opener
The Gushue Rink of St. John's got off to a flying start at the Montana's Olympic Curling Trials in Halifax yesterday. NL defeated a rink from Saskatoon 11-5 in the opener. Their next challenge is Kevi...
Nov 23, 2025 (Brad Gushue via Curling Canada Facebook)
RNC Arrest 55-Year-Old With Massive Unpaid Fines After Traffic Stop
A man stopped on Topsail Road Saturday afternoon just keeps on adding to his fines tally. RNC cited the 55-year-old for driving while suspended. He will likely be prohibited from driving for a while -...
Nov 23, 2025
Mount Pearl Man With Seven Warrants Resists Arrest Outside Local Bar
A man who had too much drink in him and was outside a bar in Mount Pearl got the attention of other patrons who were concerned that he was about to get into his car and drive off. RNC arrived on the s...
Nov 23, 2025
Police Search for Driver After Crash Involving Taxi and Two RNC Units
Police are on the lookout for a white Honda which was stolen from Carbonear and has heavy damage to the front end. The RNC were closing in on the driver at about 3:30 this morning as he was gassing up...
Nov 23, 2025
RNC Issues Warning About Porch Pirates as Holiday Season Begins
It's that time of year when the light fingers really go to work, claiming packages and parcels left in front of the delivery house as their own. The RNC say it's a good idea to have a security system ...
Nov 23, 2025 RNC Cst. Stephanie Myers (Submitted)
ArtsNL Announces Finalists for 40th Annual Arts Awards
ArtsNL released the finalists for the 40th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards last week, highlighting standout contributors across the province's arts community. This year's nominees include...
Nov 23, 2025
UPDATE: 64-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Burin
A woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle on the Burin Peninsula. The accident happened just after 6:00 Saturday night near Salt Pond Drive on Main Street in Burin. The 64-year-old was rushed to...
Nov 23, 2025
The Contraband Pipeline: How Illegal Tobacco Fuels Crime in NL
The sale of contraband tobacco in Newfoundland and Labrador is a lucrative business for organized crime. It's being trucked into the province primarily from Ontario and southwestern Quebec, and is par...
Nov 22, 2025
