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Former CUP-W President Compares Metro Sorting Station to 'Mail Warehouse'
A member of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers says inadequate staffing models at the main Canada Post sorting station in St. John's is leading to a significant backlog in mail. Local union past-pre...
Apr 14, 2026
Bulk Garbage Collection to Take Place in Capital City Starting Next Month
It's just about that time of year when people are wanting to do some spring cleaning, and as such those living in St. John's will soon be able to book a bulk garbage collection. The city will be sendi...
Apr 14, 2026 Bulk Garbage (Via City of St. John's.)
Federal NDP Calls for Ban on Surveillance Pricing
The NDP is calling on the federal government to ban surveillance pricing that it says is unfairly targeting consumers based on their search histories and personal preferences. Newly appointed leader A...
Apr 14, 2026 Federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis (CPAC)
Capital City Planning to Allow Humane Services to Issue Tickets for Minor Violations
The City of St. John's will soon have the power to issue tickets on the spot for offences involving pets. Currently, the city can only lay charges for violations, described as a "cumbersome and length...
Apr 14, 2026 Photo via Facebook
Next Year's Salt Budget Expected to Balloon as Government Replenishes Stockpiles
The provincial government is anticipating a significant increase in its road salt budget next year. The entire province is grappling with a salt shortage right now as suppliers have little-to-none lef...
Apr 14, 2026 Road salt stored in a provincial transportation depot in Foxtrap in November of 2025 (VOCM News)
RCMP to Provide Update on Grand Falls-Windsor Shootings
RCMP will provide an update today on the investigations into two recent shootings in Grand Falls-Windsor. One person was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a shooting on Main Street...
Apr 14, 2026 The scene on Crescent Heights in Grand Falls-Windsor as police continue their investigation
Wakeham Not Willing to Comment on Fate of Hydro MOU While Awaiting Report from Independent Review Panel
Premier Tony Wakeham is choosing to focus on the work of the Churchill Falls MOU review team and their pending report in the face of questions around former premier Danny Williams' involvement in the ...
Apr 14, 2026 Premier Tony Wakeham (VOCM News)
Man Owing $4,700 in Unpaid Fines Issued Additional Tickets
A 42-year-old man will have to huff it for the next little while after RNC impounded his vehicle. Officers flashed the lights on the vehicle while patrolling the area of Old Placentia Road in Mount Pe...
Apr 14, 2026
Government to Reveal Date for Budget Day Next Week
The PC government will announce the date for its first budget next week. Up until now there has been no firm commitment on when the financial blueprint would be presented. The House of Assembly is cur...
Apr 14, 2026
Woman Charged After Assaulting Staff at St. John's Law Firm
A woman has been charged after kicking up a fuss at a St. John's law firm yesterday morning. RNC was called to the office just after 8:30, however the woman had left the scene beforehand. Officers fou...
Apr 14, 2026 (VOCM News)
