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Gander RCMP Searching for Missing 73-Year-Old Man
Police in Gander need the public's help in their search for a missing 73-year-old man. Rex Nippard was last seen around 4:00 yesterday afternoon. He is 5'8" tall, 143 lbs, bald and has brown eyes. He ...
Oct 16, 2025 Rex Nippard (RCMP)
Jury Seeks Refresher on Evidence Presented During Robert Belbin Murder Trial
The jury deliberating the fate of Robert Belbin has asked for a refresher on some of the evidence presented during the murder trial. The 12 men and women began their deliberations just after 5:00 p.m....
Oct 15, 2025 Robert Belbin in Supreme Court (VOCM News)
FFAW Seeks Meeting with New Government on Election Promises
The FFAW is congratulating Premier-designate Tony Wakeham on his victory last night and says it won't be long before the union holds the PC governments' feet to the fire on election promises made duri...
Oct 15, 2025
RNC Issue More than 400 tickets During Operation Impact
The RNC issued more than 400 tickets as a result of Operation Impact, a country-wide effort to ensure that drivers are obeying the rules of the road. RNC and RCMP set up checkpoints throughout the pro...
Oct 15, 2025 A police checkpoint on Pitts Memorial near the downtown (RNC)
Head Coach of Holy Cross Men's and Women's Teams says National Wins Haven't 'Sunk in Yet'
Soccer history was made in Newfoundland and Labrador on the long weekend with not one, but two national senior championships - and on home turf to boot. Holy Cross women defeated Quebec 2-1 to claim t...
Oct 15, 2025 Holy Cross Women's and Men's Teams, 2025
Federal Leaders Congratulate Tony Wakeham on Election Victory
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is offering Tony Wakeham his congratulations on last night's election victory. Poilievre says he "can't wait" to work with the Tory Premier on issues inclu...
Oct 15, 2025
Premier-Elect Ready to Get Down to Business, But Won't Rush Into 'Artificial Deadline' Imposed by Quebec on MOU
Premier-elect Tony Wakeham maintains that he will not be "rushed into any artificial deadline imposed by ...Quebec" as it relates to the MOU. During his concession speech last night, outgoing premier ...
Oct 15, 2025 Tony Wakeham delivers his victory speech in Stephenville (VOCM News)
Arrest Warrant Issued for Wanted Rocky Harbour Man
RCMP in Rocky Harbour have issued an arrest warrant for a man wanted on six counts of failing to comply with the conditions of a release order. Police are asking anyone with information on the whereab...
Oct 15, 2025 Shannon Payne (RCMP)
Lower Voter Turnout, Final Results Expected Friday in Provincial Election
Elections NL says nearly 192,000 votes were cast in yesterday's election, compared to 178,632 in the 2021 election which was hampered by a surge in the spread of COVID-19 and resulting public health l...
Oct 15, 2025 Elections NL (VOCM News)
Capital City Responds to Complaints About So-Called 'Trap Houses'
The City of St. John's has received inquiries about its ability to "shut down" so-called 'trap houses' associated with suspected criminal activity - but says it's limited in the action it can take. A ...
Oct 15, 2025
