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Marine Atlantic Dealing with Backlogs Due to Weather Cancellations and Delays
Marine Atlantic crossings were cancelled this morning thanks to the latest storm system to cross the province, but are scheduled to depart as usual this evening. However, the next weather system headi...
Nov 12, 2025
UPDATE: Premier's Office Defends Tourism Minister Following Questions About Five-Year-Old Post
The Opposition tourism critic is concerned about opinions expressed by the tourism minister prior to being elected and appointed to the role. Andrea Barbour, who had a significant presence on social m...
Nov 12, 2025 Liberal tourism critic Bettina Ford (left) and Tourism Minister Andrea Barbour (right)
Arrest Warrant Issued for Wanted Twillingate Man
RCMP in Twillingate have issued an arrest warrant for a man wanted on serious charges. Thirty-two-year-old Kyle Granter is wanted on charges of assault with a weapon and being unlawfully in a home. An...
Nov 12, 2025 Kyle Granter (RCMP)
More Wet and Windy Weather to Hit Parts of Newfoundland
Just as things dry up following the latest rainstorm to hit the island, another deluge is on the way. Rainfall amounts as high as 94 mm was recorded at St. Lawrence from last night's storm, up to 78 m...
Nov 12, 2025 Heavy rain flowing on the streets of St. John's, November 11, 2025 (VOCM News)
Metro Police Searching for Missing Woman
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is seeking the public's help locating a woman missing from St. John's. Amanda Forbes was last seen on November 3 in the downtown area. She was last seen wearing a b...
Nov 12, 2025 Amanda Forbes (RNC)
New Book Shines Light on Canada's 'Troubled' Hockey Culture
'Confronting Canada's troubled hockey culture' is the theme of journalist and author Rick Westhead's latest book "We Breed Lions." Westhead broke the Team Canada hockey scandal and how Hockey Canada h...
Nov 12, 2025 We Breed Lions by Rick Westhead (VOCM News)
Jiffy Cabs and Salvation Army Teaming Up for Annual Block a Jiffy Christmas Toy Drive
The Salvation Army and Jiffy Cabs are once again joining forces to "Block a Jiffy" with donations to help families enjoy a brighter Christmas. New, unwrapped gifts can be dropped at the Jiffy Cabs off...
Nov 12, 2025 (File photo. Block a Jiffy 2020.)
Food Researcher Suggests Buying Canned Protein as Meat Prices Continue to Rise
Instead of going for the fresh section at the supermarket for your protein-based foods, it may be an idea to look at the centre aisles. Despite the elimination of the carbon tax on fuel, the cost of f...
Nov 12, 2025
Ches Penney YMCA Hosting Free Event Aimed at Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
There's an event in St. John's today to help people gauge their risk for type 2 diabetes. November is Diabetes Awareness Month. "Free Health Assessment Day" takes place at the Ches Penney Family YMCA ...
Nov 12, 2025 (VOCM News file photo)
Flight Cancellations in United States Having Minimal Impact Atlantic Canadian Travellers: CAA
The recent government shutdown in the United States sent domestic airline schedules into a tailspin south of the border, but the impact on Atlantic Canadian travellers has been minimal. That's accordi...
Nov 12, 2025
