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RCMP Investigating Theft of Ski-Doo From Carbonear
RCMP are looking for information to assist in the investigation into the theft of a snowmobile from a home in Carbonear sometime overnight. Police were called to Tyres Drung this morning. RCMP say the...
Jan 29, 2026 Photo submitted by RCMP
Firefighters Mourning Loss of Former Fire Commissioner
Firefighters across the province are mourning the passing of former provincial fire commissioner Derek Simmons. Simmons, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 68, was also the former mayor and fire...
Jan 29, 2026 Derek Simmons
More Damage Caused to Baltic III Following Latest Storm
The Baltic III, which ran aground at Cedar Cove nearly one year ago has sustained more damage as severe weather continues to pound at the bulk carrier. The Canadian Coast Guard says assessments confir...
Jan 29, 2026 The stern of the Baltic III is lower in the water following recent storm (Canadian Coast Guard)
Tentative Agreements with Canada Post Finalized, Ratification Vote Next
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has finalized its tentative agreements with Canada Post. The parties reached tentative deals in December, but some extra work was needed to finalize contractual la...
Jan 29, 2026 Idle Canada Post delivery vans (VOCM News)
Pouch Cove Mayor Offers Thanks, Support to Those Affected by Dog Attacks This Week
The Mayor of Pouch Cove is commending residents for coming together to support each other in what has been a very difficult time. RNC had to dispatch two dogs that attacked four people in the town yes...
Jan 29, 2026 (via the Town of Pouch Cove)
C.B.S. Lawyer's Acquittal Overturned, New Trial Ordered
A new trial has been ordered for C.B.S. lawyer and businessman Robert Regular on sexual assault charges. Regular, in his early 70s, was acquitted in 2024 of five allegations by one woman when she was ...
Jan 29, 2026
Harbour Grace Awaiting Water Testing Results Before Lifting Con-Consumption Order
The mayor of Harbour Grace is optimistic that a problem experienced with contamination in the town's water lines has been addressed, but they're awaiting final test results before lifting a non-consum...
Jan 29, 2026
Flood Warning Still in Place in Badger, Water Levels Plateau, but Fluctuating
A flood warning is still in effect in Badger as water levels remain dangerously high in and around the town. The town recently issued a state of emergency and warned of potential flooding. While evacu...
Jan 29, 2026 Water Levels at Badger, Jan 29, 2026 (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Case Involving Killing at Old Waterford Hospital Could Go Straight to Supreme Court
The murder case involving two patients at the old Waterford Hospital is likely headed straight to Supreme Court. The shocking and traumatic incident occurred in late December of 2024, the waning days ...
Jan 29, 2026 Waterford Hospital (VOCM News)
Premier to Sit Down with RCMP and RNC for Discussion on Decision to Opt Out of Gun Buyback Program
Premier Tony Wakeham says he will be speaking with both of the province's police forces regarding their decision not to participate in the federal Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program. Under th...
Jan 29, 2026
