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RCMP Continue to Seek Information on Fires in HV-GB
The investigation into four separate structure fires in Happy Valley-Goose Bay which occurred in the overnight hours of Friday, October 24 and the morning of Saturday, October 25, continues. Investiga...
Nov 18, 2025 (Photo via RCMP)
Liberal Leader Concerned Over Possible Changes to MOU with Quebec
Opposition Leader John Hogan says suggestions that any potential changes to the MOU will result in adjustments made by Quebec are concerning. John Hogan says he remains very worried about the future o...
Nov 18, 2025
Vermont Governor Addresses Impact Trump's Policies Has Had on State's Relationship with Canada
The Governor of Vermont pulled no punches when addressing the damaging effect of President Donald Trump's policies on his state's relationship with Canada. Phil Scott, who is a Republican, told report...
Nov 18, 2025 Vermont Governor Phil Scott with Premier Tony Wakeham in St. John's (Premier of NL)
Man Charged After Assault at Kilbride Residence
A man is facing some serious charges after an assault at a home in Kilbride last night. Police were called about a woman inside a home who was in need of help just before 9 p.m. RNC determined that a ...
Nov 18, 2025 (VOCM News)
Liberal Government Survives Budget Vote, Avoids Another Election
Mark Carney's minority Liberal government has survived a crucial confidence motion, with his very first budget passing by just two votes 170-168. Government needed either one extra vote, or two absten...
Nov 17, 2025 (Via CPAC)
Quebec Minister Calls MOU 'Interesting Balance' for Two Provinces, but Changes Sought by NL Will Result in Changes on Quebec Side as Well
Quebec's Energy minister says she hopes the Churchill Falls MOU will be "preserved" and finalized as-is. Christine Frchette described the deal as an "interesting balance" for the two provinces, but ad...
Nov 17, 2025 (left to right) New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt, Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Christine Fréchette, NL Premier Tony Wakeham, Vermont Governor Phil Scott, Nova Scotia Minister of Growth and Development Colton LeBlanc, and PEI Premier Rob Lantz (VOCM News)
Major Crimes Investigating Suspicious Death in Little Heart's Ease
RCMP Major Crimes is investigating a suspicious death in Little Heart's Ease. The death was reported to police in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 12th. The Chief Medical Examiner's Offi...
Nov 17, 2025 Little Heart's Ease, Trinity Bay (Google Earth)
CUP-W says Mail is Flowing With No Disruptions as Mediated Talks Continue
The local president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers says mail is flowing through the system, despite the ongoing labour dispute with Canada Post. Michael McDonald of CUP-W says now is a good t...
Nov 17, 2025 Idle Canada Post delivery vans (VOCM News)
Catalina Man Charged After Disturbance in Bonavista
RCMP have laid a number of charges after a disturbance at a home in Bonavista late last week. Thirty-five-year-old Derek Roger Hammond of Catalina has been charged with assaulting a police officer wit...
Nov 17, 2025
Manslaughter Trial Hears About Punch to the Head That Preceded Death of 71-year-old Man
The Crown is alleging a single punch to the head during a family dispute left one man dead, leading to a charge of manslaughter. The trial for 55-year-old Des Downey began in Supreme Court this mornin...
Nov 17, 2025 Desmond Downey (VOCM News)
