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Non-Consumption Order Lifted in Harbour Grace Following Water Testing
Testing on the water supply in Harbour Grace shows the water is safe to drink, and residents have been given the go ahead to use the water from their taps again. Late last week the town issued a non-c...
Feb 04, 2026 (VOCM News)
Mount Pearl Taking Action on Issues Outlined in New Safety and Well-Being Plan
Mount Pearl's new Community Safety and Well-Being Plan goes beyond tackling criminal issues, according to mayor Dave Aker. The plan, which was launched following a series of violent attacks in the com...
Feb 04, 2026 Dave Aker, Mayor of Mount Pearl (VOCM)
Evacuation Order Lifted in Badger
The evacuation order for the town of Badger has been lifted, and there are several things residents need to keep in mind as they return home. The provincial government says members of the RCMP, suppor...
Feb 04, 2026 Current conditions located east of the stadium looking downstream (government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
'Relief All Around' to Termination of Marine Conservation MOU says FFAW
The FFAW says there is "relief all around" now that the provincial government has decided to terminate the MOU on a feasibility assessment for a proposed Marine Protected Area off the province's south...
Feb 04, 2026 (via Parks Canada)
Community Responding Positively to RCMP Initiative to Check on 'Prolific' Offenders Released on Court Orders
RCMP are reporting positive community feedback to a new initiative involving regular checks on prolific offenders who have been released into the community on court orders. The RCMP's West District Ge...
Feb 04, 2026 RCMP Corner Brook (submitted)
RNC Warning of Increase in AI Use to Generate Sexual Content
The RNC calls an increase in reports of AI-altered and generated sexual content being shared a worrying trend. Images are being altered using AI tools, often showing young people in compromising and s...
Feb 04, 2026
Department of Education Responds to Concerns Over Snowclearing at Some Metro Schools
The minister of Education is responding to concerns after some schools in metro had to remain closed yesterday after parents were initially told it would be a delayed opening. The announcement came ou...
Feb 04, 2026
Burgeo Mayor Disappointed by Decision to Terminate MOU on Marine Protected Area
The Town of Burgeo is disappointed that the provincial government has decided to terminate the MOU that would have determined the feasibility of the proposed South Fjords Marine Protected Area. The to...
Feb 04, 2026 (Town of Burgeo/Facebook)
City Council Puts Wheels in Motion to Allow for Rezoning in Southlands
Rezoning for a significant development in the Southlands area of St. John's is a step closer to approval. A developer wants to add almost 100 new residential lots off Ruby Line, backing onto Brad Gush...
Feb 04, 2026
Local Dog Trainer says Owners and Breeders Both Have Responsibilities in Ensuring Good Temperament Following Horrific Attack in Pouch Cove
A local dog trainer says ensuring public safety and having the appropriate policies and procedures in place for owners and breeders are among the issues that need to be addressed following a horrific ...
Feb 04, 2026
