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PC Leader Makes Campaign Stop in GF-W on Way Back to District
PC Leader Tony Wakeham is making his way back across the province this Thanksgiving weekend as the campaign enters into its final days. Wakeham was in Grand Falls-Windsor earlier today for a rally in ...
Oct 10, 2025 Tony Wakeham meets with supporters in GF-W (VOCM News)
NDP Hold Campaign Rally in Harbourside Park
The NDP is making one final push ahead of election day next Tuesday. Leader Jim Dinn gathered with some of his candidates and supporters in Harbourside Park over the lunch hour for one final rally, be...
Oct 10, 2025 (VOCM News)
New Canadians Cast Ballots - Some for the First Time - in Mock Provincial Election
Many newcomers to the province had the chance to learn hands-on about the democratic voting process for the first time earlier this week. On Wednesday, the Association for New Canadians held a mock el...
Oct 10, 2025 Polls were set up at the ANC, just like the real thing (VOCM News)
Man Arrested and Charged Following Shelter in Place in Centre City
One man was arrested as the result of a police operation on Cabot Street in St. John's yesterday. The incident resulted in a shelter-in place in the area for a period of time while police investigated...
Oct 10, 2025 (VOCM News)
NLMA Releases Party Responses to Health Care Questions
The NLMA has written each of the provincial party leaders seeking answers on where they stand on a number of health care matters. The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association is seeking commitmen...
Oct 10, 2025
Multiple Factors Involved in Apparent Increase in People Found Unconscious Behind the Wheel says RCMP
RCMP say there are several factors contributing to what appears to be a recent increase in the number of people being found sleeping or unconscious behind the wheel. In recent weeks there have been a ...
Oct 10, 2025
Premier says Detainment of Three NL Activists 'Very Concerning'
Premier John Hogan is expressing concern after three Newfoundland activists who were part of the Freedom Flotilla were detained by Israeli officials. Sadie Mees, Nikita Stapleton, and Devoney Ellis ar...
Oct 10, 2025 (via Palestine Action YYT)
Prime Minister Unveils Affordability Measures Ahead of November Budget
Canadians were given a preview of the federal budget this morning as Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled measures to help with affordability. The budget comes down November 4th after being postponed i...
Oct 10, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney (CPAC)
Political Pundits Applaud Civil Nature of Provincial Election Campaign
Pundits see the Newfoundland and Labrador election campaign as a tame one, perhaps the most civil in a long time. Things got hot and heavy in Grand Falls-Windsor between candidates PC Chris Tibbs and ...
Oct 10, 2025 Former PC Leader David Brazil, Former Premier Roger Grimes and President of Federal NDP Mary Shortall (VOCM News)
Kate Cadigan Becomes Youngest Elected to St. John's City Council
A woman who has been involved in "small P" politics has become the youngest councillor ever in the history of St. John's. Kate Cadigan, who's 21, amassed over 16,000 votes to surpass every other candi...
Oct 10, 2025 Kate Cadigan (VOCM News)
