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TCH Reopened near La Manche Siding
The TCH at La Manche Siding has reopened following a collision between a tractor trailer and a car. Earlier story The Trans Canada is reduced to one lane of alternating traffic between La Manche Sidin...
May 06, 2026 (RCMP)
OpenAI Did Not Respect Canadian Privacy Laws in Collecting Data to Train ChatGPT says Federal Privacy Commissioner
The federal privacy commissioner has released a report stemming from a joint investigation into Open AI's collection and use of personal information. The investigation found that the tech developer di...
May 06, 2026 Federal Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne (via CPAC)
RCMP Release Images in Hopes of Identifying Man in 'Serious Incident' in Province
The RCMP's major crimes unit is looking for help from the public in identifying a man who they say was involved in a "serious incident" nearly two years ago. RCMP are releasing limited information abo...
May 06, 2026 RCMP are hoping to identify this person
Placentia Women Set for Life with Lotto Win
A Placentia woman is Set for Life after scratching off a top prize-winning ticket. Linda Greene says she's often dreamed about winning, but never thought she'd actually win. Greene and her husband dec...
May 06, 2026 Linda Greene of Placentia celebrating her Set For Life win (Atlantic Lottery)
Government Tables Legislation to Boost Compensation for Injured Workers Over 65
Government has introduced legislation which improves compensation rates for injured workers who are retired and are 65 and older. Temporary Earnings Loss benefits beyond 24 months will be included whe...
May 06, 2026 Minister Mike Goosney (NL HoA/YouTube)
Repeat Offender Arrested in Connection to Theft at Stephenville Dominion
RCMP in Bay St. George have arrested a man they call a repeat offender in connection with a theft from a grocery store in Stephenville. RCMP say 32-year-old Dylan Rubia was arrested without incident a...
May 06, 2026
Man Facing Multiple Sex-Related Charges Against Minors
RNC have arrested a man on multiple sex-related charges against minors. Police were contacted February 20th.about a reported sexual assault against a teenage girl. The investigation led to the identif...
May 06, 2026
Man Injured After Assault at Home in Cowan Heights
RNC are investigating an assault on Topsail Road yesterday evening. Officers responded to a fast food restaurant and found a man with injuries. Police determined that the assault had occurred at a hom...
May 06, 2026
St. John's Law Firm Proposing Class Action Lawsuit Against Canada Life
A local legal firm has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Canada Life for a data breach identified last month. Bob Buckingham Law has filed the lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland ...
May 06, 2026 Bob Buckingham (VOCM News file photo)
NL Construction Association Expo On Now at Jack Byrne Arena
The province's largest commercial and industrial construction trade show is underway at the Jack Byrne Arena in Torbay. The NL Construction Association's Build 2026 Expo showcases the some of the late...
May 06, 2026 (VOCM News)
