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Ottawa Chipping in $800K to Help Complete New SPCA Shelter in East White Hills
The federal government is pitching in $800,000 to help put the finishing touches on the new SPCA shelter in east end St. John's. Metro MP Joanne Thompson made the announcement Friday afternoon. The si...
Feb 09, 2026 MP Joanne Thompson (VOCM News)
Woman Clocked Driving Over 115 km/h on Logy Bay Road Crashes into Snowbank
A woman who was driving way too fast on Logy Bay Road ended up coming to a stop after crashing into a snowbank last night. An officer on patrol clocked the woman driving over 115 km/h in the 50 km/h z...
Feb 09, 2026
Two Men Charged After Assaulting RNC Officers on George Street
Two men are facing a slew of charges after two RNC officers were assaulted on George Street. RNC was called to the area around 2:40 this morning in response to an irate man. While officers were speaki...
Feb 09, 2026 (via RNC).
Scrapped Marine Study Sparks Widespread Criticism
More groups are adding their voices to the number of organizations concerned with the province's decision to cancel the MOU for a feasibility study on the proposed National Marine Conservation Area on...
Feb 08, 2026
Thompson Seeks Balance on South Coast Conservation Plan
Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson believes middle ground can be found regarding the proposed Marine Conservation Area along the south coast. Earlier this week, the province announced it was t...
Feb 08, 2026 MP Joanne Thompson (VOCM News)
Government Criticized for Alleged Inaction on Black History Month
A former NDP candidate is disappointed with what she considers to be the lackluster approach taken by the provincial government to Black History Month. Laurabel Mba says she's "livid" after reaching o...
Feb 08, 2026 Laurabel Mba (via Facebook)
New Book to Chronicle Stories of Newfoundlanders in Alberta
A Newfoundlander living in Alberta is compiling the stories of people who have moved away from home in a new book. Lisa Barnett, who moved to Alberta over 30 years ago, is an administrator on the Face...
Feb 08, 2026 Lisa Barnett (via Lisa Barnett)
Former Liberal Advisor Takes Aim at New Government's Priorities
Professor emeritus and former advisor to the previous Liberal government Steve Tomblin is raising serious questions about some of the decisions made in the Tony Wakeham government's first 100 days in ...
Feb 08, 2026 Professor Emeritus at Memorial University, Steve Tomblin
Opposition Questions Lack of Progress in PC's First 100 Days
With the first 100 days of the PC administration in the rearview, NDP leader Jim Dinn is looking for concrete plans on how some substantial issues are going to be addressed. Earlier this week, Premier...
Feb 08, 2026 NDP Leader Jim Dinn (VOCM News)
Get Ready Campers: Terra Nova Bookings Begin Tomorrow
We may be in the dead of winter but those who are looking ahead to this year's camping season will soon be able to book spots in Terra Nova National Park. Reservations are opening for long term bookin...
Feb 08, 2026
