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'Flex Time Has to Go' says Nurses Union or 'RNU Will be on the Streets'
The Registered Nurses' Union is rolling up its sleeves, ready for a tough round of collective bargaining with the new PC Government - and it's already signaling that it's not afraid hit the picket lin...
Nov 04, 2025 Registered Nurses' Union President Yvette Coffey (Registered Nurses' Union Newfoundland and Labrador/Facebook)
Premier Outlines Issues of Importance to PM Ahead of Federal Budget
Prime Minister Mark Carney's first budget will be tabled in the House of Commons today. It will be the first federal fiscal update in almost a year. Ottawa has promised a responsible budget, coupled w...
Nov 04, 2025 Tony Wakeham (VOCM News)
Intense Winds and Heavy Rain to Ramp Up Around Noon
Much of the island is in for some nasty weather as an intense low pressure system is set to unleash heavy rain and high winds today and into tomorrow. Environment Canada has a slew of alerts out, incl...
Nov 04, 2025 Submitted by Sharon Topping.
Man Facing Drug Charges After Fuss Aboard DRL Bus
A 32-year-old man is facing a charge of trafficking cocaine following an incident on a DRL bus over the weekend. RCMP were called just before 5 p.m. on Saturday to reports of two unruly passengers on ...
Nov 04, 2025 An image (with some information blocked-out) showing evidence gathered by RCMP
Woman Charged with Impaired After Crashing Car in Torbay
A woman has been charged with impaired driving after crashing her vehicle in Torbay. Police were called around 6:00 yesterday evening where they found the car in the ditch. The 61-year-old driver was ...
Nov 04, 2025
Opposition Calls on Premier Wakeham to Keep House of Assembly Open
The opposition is calling on Premier Tony Wakeham to keep the House of Assembly open "to ensure transparency (and) accountability." Opposition Leader John Hogan says with major decisions being made on...
Nov 03, 2025 Opposition Leader John Hogan being sworn-in to the House of Assembly
RNU Hosts Nursing Union Atlantic Caucus Meetings
A number of important issues are on the agenda as the Registered Nurses Union hosts nursing union leaders from across the region for Atlantic Caucus meetings. Nurse-patient ratios, collective bargaini...
Nov 03, 2025 Registered Nurses' Union President Yvette Coffey (Registered Nurses' Union Newfoundland and Labrador/Facebook)
CUPE Holding Town Halls Ahead of Collective Bargaining
The Canadian Union of Public Employees is holding a series of town halls ahead of collective bargaining with the provincial government. The union says about 4,000 workers will be impacted by the negot...
Nov 03, 2025
TCH on Southwest Coast Closed due to Collision
Bay St. George RCMP are advising that the Trans Canada near Bald Mountain is closed in both directions due to a collision in the area. RCMP will provide further updates as they become available.
Nov 03, 2025 via Google Maps
Serial Rapist Sofyan Boalag Dead; Coroner To Determine Cause
One of, if not the most notorious rapist in this province has died while in custody on the mainland. Forty-six-year-old Sofyan Boalag died Saturday, though it's not yet clear how. He was incarcerated ...
Nov 03, 2025
