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Nurses Union says A Lot of Work Ahead as RNU Holds New PC Government to Election Promises
The Registered Nurses Union says there's a lot of work ahead as nurses hold the newly elected government to the promises made during the election campaign. From hiring to staffing and salaries, RNU Pr...
Oct 20, 2025
Woman Rescued from Remote Cabin After Falling Ill
A woman who fell ill while visiting her remote cabin on the coast of Labrador last week had to be taken to hospital with the help of the Sandwich Bay Retrievers search and rescue and members of the Nu...
Oct 20, 2025 An ambulance awaits the patient in Cartwright (via the Sandwich bay Retrievers on Facebook)
Devil is in the Details on New Tough on Crime Legislation Proposed by Ottawa says Retired Crown Prosecutor
A retired Crown prosecutor says the devil will be in the details of new federal government plans to toughen sentences for repeat serious offenders and the introduction of bail reform legislation. Prim...
Oct 20, 2025
Man Charged with Long List of Firearms Offences After Allegedly Pointing Gun in Downtown
A 24-year-old man is facing a raft of firearms-related charges following an incident on George Street over the weekend. Just before 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, RNC officers were approached by someone saying ...
Oct 20, 2025
UPDATE: Man Accused of Arson Arrested
RCMP have arrested Andrew Rich, wanted on a charge of arson. Earlier story RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for a 25-year-old man, wanted on a charge of arson. Police in Sheshatshiu believe Andrew R...
Oct 20, 2025 Andrew Rich (RCMP)
Man Facing Weapons Charges After Another Incident at Margaret Bowater Park
A 35-year-old man has been charged with weapons offences following another incident in Margaret Bowater Park in Corner Brook involving a man with a weapon. Police were called to the park on Friday aft...
Oct 20, 2025 Margaret Bowater Park in fall. (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Three Charged as Accessories in East End Murder Investigation
RNC have charged three people with being accessories after the fact in connection with the ongoing investigation into the murder of a 33-year-old man on Watson Street in St. John's in the spring. RNC ...
Oct 20, 2025
Body of Missing Man Recovered in Central NL
A sad end to the search for a man reported missing in central Newfoundland. Springdale RCMP say the 58-year-old's body was found on Saturday. Police are offering their condolences to the family and ar...
Oct 20, 2025 (VOCM News)
Arrest Warrant Issued for CBN Man
RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for a man wanted on a number of charges. Bay Roberts RCMP believe 22-year-old Brady Stuckless is in the Trinity-Conception area. He is wanted on charges related to t...
Oct 20, 2025 Brady Stuckless (RCMP)
No Automatic Recounts Triggered with Official Election Results
Official provincial election results were released on Friday, and no automatic recounts will be triggered despite the relatively tight margins in some districts. An automatic recount is triggered when...
Oct 20, 2025
