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RNC Urging People to Be Mindful of Sharing Social Media Posts About Active Police Operations
Video of various police operations captured by the public and posted online pose a number of difficulties, not just for officers but for the public as well. That's according to the RNC which is urging...
Nov 17, 2025
NL Federation of Labour Holding Annual Convention
The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour is hosting its annual Constitutional Convention in St. John's this week. President Jessica McCormick says the event comes at a "critical time" for th...
Nov 17, 2025
Local Film Industry Considering Ways to Become More Environmentally Friendly
The film and television industry in Newfoundland and Labrador is considering recommendations in a new report aimed at "greening" their ways. The report, by non-profit Econext, collected information th...
Nov 17, 2025
'A New Chapter': Basilica Foundation Rebrands for the Future
The Basilica Heritage Foundation has rebranded itself as the Cathedral Basilica Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. The change also comes with a new logo, which draws inspiration from the Basilic...
Nov 17, 2025 Cathedral Basilica Foundation Newfoundland & Labrador 2025
Hogan Blames Government's Unclear Stance on MOU for NL Being Left off Ottawa's Major Projects List
Opposition Leader John Hogan says it's disappointing, but not surprising, that Newfoundland and Labrador was left out of the federal government's latest "major projects" list given Premier Tony Wakeha...
Nov 17, 2025 John Hogan (VOCM News)
Applications Open for Team NL Support Staff for 2027 Canada Winter Games
Applications are now being accepted for people who wish to help guide Newfoundland and Labrador's contingent at the 2027 Canada Winter Games. Government is looking for a Chef de Mission and an assista...
Nov 17, 2025 (VOCM News)
St. John's Hosts Annual Atlantic Premiers and New England Governors Conference
Premier Tony Wakeham is hosting the 46th annual conference of New England Governors and Atlantic Canadian Premiers today in St. John's. Wakeham will be co-chairing the event with Vermont governor Phil...
Nov 17, 2025 (via Facebook)
Rainfall Totals Surpass Monthly Average in Parts of NL
November is making up for that dry spell in the province in late spring, summer and early fall in a very big way. It has been rainy and windy in eastern and southern sections for much of this month, a...
Nov 17, 2025
Saskatchewan Roughriders Win Grey Cup
The Montreal Alouettes, about to put themselves in a position to tie the game with 3 minutes left, dropped the football at the Saskatchewan goal line. The Roughriders took over, and held on to win the...
Nov 17, 2025 (CFL)
Man Facing Weapons Charges After Disturbance in Shea Heights
A man is in the lockup after a disturbance in Shea Heights yesterday. Police were called around 1 p.m. where a man was arrested on charges of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a danger...
Nov 17, 2025
