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Man Reported Missing in Wooded Area Found Safe
A 73-year-old man reported missing in an area off the Gander Bay Road has been found safe. RCMP say Rex Nippard was reported missing Wednesday afternoon and was last seen in the area of Weir's Pond. P...
Oct 16, 2025 Rex Nippard (RCMP)
Labrador Indigenous Groups Respond to Election of New Tory Government
The Nunatsivut Government is looking forward to advancing reconciliation with the newly-elected government under MHA Lela Evans. President Johannes Lampe wishes the new premier "every success" as he b...
Oct 16, 2025 Todd Russell of the NCC (left) and President of the Nunatsiavut Government Johannes Lampe (right)
Nova Scotia Couple Set for Life After ATV Tour of Newfoundland
An ATV tour across Newfoundland this summer has turned into a trip one Nova Scotia couple will never forget. Anthony Smith and Laura Kennedy of Halifax picked up scratch tickets at various stops along...
Oct 16, 2025 Anthony Smith and Laura Kennedy of Halifax (ALC)
New Federal Crime Bill Targets Violent, Repeat Offenders, Scammers
The federal government has announced its plan to crack down on violent and repeat offenders. Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will introduce new bail reform legislation in the Ho...
Oct 16, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney (CPAC)
NL's Ryan Greene Notches First NHL Goal For Chicago Blackhawks
Paradise native Ryan Greene netted his first career NHL goal last night as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. Greene's third-period goal was the last one in a decisive 8-3 win over the St. Louis Blue...
Oct 16, 2025
Public Invited to Tour New Ambulatory Health Hub This Weekend
The public is being invited to take a tour of the new ambulatory health hub located in the old Costco building in the capital city's east end. Tours will take place this Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00...
Oct 16, 2025 The Ambulatory Care Clinic located in the old Costco building in the capital city's east end (NLHS)
Sentencing Delayed in Fatal Impaired Driving Case
Grieving relatives and friends of a man killed in an impaired driving crash will have to endure another delay before the man responsible is sentenced. They began huddling outside provincial court a go...
Oct 16, 2025 Rodney Constantine in provincial court on October 16, 2025 (VOCM News)
NL Hydro Congratulates Newly Elected Government, Looks Forward to Future Discussions
NL Hydro CEO Jennifer Williams is among those congratulating Tony Wakeham on his election victory this week. The utility is in the midst of finalizing an MOU reached with Hydro Quebec on the expansion...
Oct 16, 2025 NL Hydro CEO Jennifer Williams (VOCM News)
Drugs and Contraband Cigarettes Seized During Gander Traffic Stop
RCMP say a 48-year-old man they pulled over in Gander Tuesday night had contraband tobacco and illegal drugs in the vehicle, was in violation of a court order, and had previously lost his driver's lic...
Oct 16, 2025
NAPE Ready for Next Round of Collective Bargaining During Government Transition
The change in government following this week's election shouldn't affect the collective bargaining process involving the province's largest public sector union. NAPE President Jerry Earle, offering hi...
Oct 16, 2025 Jerry Earle (VOCM News)
