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Quidi Vidi Slipway Construction to Begin in New Year
Construction begins in a couple of weeks on the replacement of the Quidi Vidi Slipway off Cadet Road. The contractor will mobilize the site in preparation starting today. Parking spacers immediately a...
Dec 16, 2025
2026 City Budget Approved, But Not Without Dissent
St. John's councillors voted to approve the city's 2026 budget yesterday, but not all of them were on board. Ward 4 Councillor Tom Davis took issue with the "easy narrative" that the mill rate hasn't ...
Dec 16, 2025
FORCE NL 'Deeply Concerned' Review, Report and Referendum Could Kill MOU
FORCE NL, a coalition of young professionals and students says it's "deeply concerned" with the composition and mandate of Premier Tony Wakeham's independent review committee. Chair Ben Oates says the...
Dec 16, 2025 Benjamin Oates (VOCM News)
Wakeham 'Won't be Rushed into' MOU with Quebec Until he's 'Certain it's in Best Interest' of NL
Premier Tony Wakeham has announced a process that he admits will take longer than the April deadline imposed to finalize the MOU on Churchill Falls with Quebec. The Independent Review Committee has be...
Dec 16, 2025 Premier Tony Wakeham and Energy Minister Lloyd Parrott (VOCM News)
Gusts Near 140 km/h Knock Out Power for Many on Avalon and Beyond
Thousands of people are without power this morning following intense winds throughout the island overnight. Wind gusts were just shy of 140 km/h on the Avalon last night, and winds were very strong in...
Dec 16, 2025
Attempt to Retrieve Impounded Vehicle Leads to Arrest
A 51-year-old woman's attempt to get her impounded vehicle back resulted in her getting arrested in St. John's yesterday. The RNC were called to the police impound yard around 4:30 p.m. following repo...
Dec 16, 2025
Two Arrested Following Centre City Robbery in St. John's
A man and woman have been charged with robbery following an incident at a business in St. John's yesterday. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary were called to a centre city business just after 1:30 ye...
Dec 16, 2025
Man Arrested for Impaired After Owner of Car he was Driving Calls Police
A man whose driver's license had already been suspended was nabbed in the wee hours Saturday after the owner of the car he was operating called the RCMP. They told police on the west coast that not on...
Dec 16, 2025 (VOCM News)
High Winds Cancel Flights, Disrupt Ferry Schedule
High winds in eastern Newfoundland and storm conditions through central and west coast have caused numerous travel disruptions. All flights scheduled at YYT for Monday evening have been cancelled. Env...
Dec 15, 2025
BBB Encourages Online Shoppers to Use Credit for Protections Offered
The Better Business Bureau says credit cards are one of the most secure payment methods people can use while shopping online this holiday season. CEO Julia Lewis urges people to use caution, and make ...
Dec 15, 2025
