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Hurricane-Force Winds Felt in Many Areas as Intense Fall Storm Batters Island, Strong Winds Sticking Around Today
The worst of the so-called "bomb cyclone" is behind us, but the winds will still be quite intense throughout today. There were downpours in many areas yesterday afternoon as winds began to pick up. En...
Nov 05, 2025 Damage on Freshwater Road/Blatch Avenue in St. John's (VOCM News)
Man Charged After Dust-Up at Clarenville Bar
A man is facing several charges after a bartender was assaulted and patrons were challenged to fight at a pub on Manitoba Drive in Clarenville on the weekend. Dylan Ryan, who's 44, is accused of causi...
Nov 05, 2025
Teenager Arrested After Smashing Window at St. John's City Hall
There was some damage done to St. John's City Hall last night, but it wasn't because of the weather. Metro police were called about property damage around 12:30 last night. Officers found that a windo...
Nov 05, 2025
Snowfall Warning Issued for Western, Central NL
It has been snowing for a while in central and western Newfoundland, and now starting accumulate. The Gander Weather Office has issued a warning with a total of about 20cm expected when all is said an...
Nov 04, 2025 (Photo via NL 511)
Federal Budget Calls for Big Cuts to Public Sevice
The federal government has tabled its first budget in quite some time, and while spending is way up, the public service is facing significant cuts. About 16,000 people will be taken out of the public ...
Nov 04, 2025 (Photo via CPAC)
Opposition Names Critic Roles
Opposition leader John Hogan has announced the critic roles for his shadow cabinet. The so-called shadow cabinet is as follows; John Hogan - Shadow Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs, Attorney Gen...
Nov 04, 2025 The Liberal Opposition (Liberal Party of NL)
Damage, Debris and Power Outages Reported Due to Storm in Metro
Power outages and some wind damage is being reported in a number of areas of the island. Westerland Road in St. John's is closed to traffic due to debris blowing around in high winds. Loud banging can...
Nov 04, 2025 Westerland Road is closed to traffic due to debris loosened by high winds (VOCM News)
Newfoundland Doctor Details Challenges, Horror and Heartbreak of Working in Gaza
A doctor from Newfoundland and Labrador is detailing the heartbreak, horror, and destruction facing people living in Gaza. Dr. Elise Thorburn is an emergency physician who left for Gaza City last mont...
Nov 04, 2025 Destruction in Gaza (via Dr. Elise Thorburn)
Team Rubicon Hoping to Make NL Atlantic Operations Hub After Receiving Three Year Grant from North Pine Foundation
Team Rubicon, a group of volunteers who help people clean up and recover precious items following a disaster, didn't have much of a presence in Newfoundland and Labrador prior to this summer's fires, ...
Nov 04, 2025 Volunteers with Team Rubicon on Broad Cove Beach, 2025 (Team Rubicon)
Morningstar DBRS Reviews Hydro Capital Spending Programs Across Canada
Credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS is offering commentary on whether or not Canada's utilities can maintain credit strength as all eight publicly-owned electric utilities, including NL Hydro, plan ...
Nov 04, 2025
