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Nain RCMP Searching for Wanted Woman
RCMP in Nain are seeking the public's help in locating a 40-year-old wanted woman. Police say Janice Kitty Ikkusek is wanted on charges of break and enter and failing to comply with a probation order....
Apr 08, 2026 Janice Kitty Ikkusek (RCMP)
Allied Health Professionals Calls Shortage of Hospital Pharmacists 'Dire'
Members of the Allied Health Professionals rallied at metro area hospitals today to bring what the union calls a "full-fledged" hospital pharmacist staffing crisis to the attention of the public. The ...
Apr 08, 2026 Members of the Allied Health Professionals rally outside the Health Sciences Centre (VOCM News)
Last of St. John's Municipal Swans Moves to Nova Scotia, Marking End of an Era in City Parks
It's the end of an era in the capital city. The last of what was once a flock of swans owned and maintained by the city of St. John's has moved on to Nova Scotia for his retirement. Ward councillor Gr...
Apr 08, 2026 Harry in his new digs at Hope for Wildlife in Nova Scotia (submitted)
Another Increase at the Pumps Expected with Switch to Summer Blend
The pocketbook is likely going to take another hit next week thanks to the annual switchover to summer blend gasoline. Newfoundland and Labrador will make the switch to the summer blend one week from ...
Apr 08, 2026 (VOCM News)
$5B in Federal Funding Being Put Towards Health Infrastructure Across Canada
The Prime Minister is introducing federal funding of $5 billion over the next three years that will be dedicated to health infrastructure. The money will be used to help prioritize upgrades to "critic...
Apr 08, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney (CPAC)
Several Options on the Table in Trying to Address Overcrowding at HMP: NAPE
Government and NAPE are exploring options to address overcrowding at HMP. The current prison population is about 70 inmates greater than full capacity, forcing staff to convert the Pen's gymnasium int...
Apr 08, 2026 NAPE President Jerry Earle (VOCM News File Photo)
AAHP Members Rally Outside Metro Hospitals
Members of the Allied Health Professionals will host lunchtime rallies today outside the Health Sciences and St. Clare's to raise awareness about what it calls an "escalating staffing crisis" facing h...
Apr 08, 2026
Ottawa Examining Ways to Provide Relief from Rising Fuel Prices
The Prime Minister says Ottawa is looking at ways to help "cushion the blow" of rising fuel prices. Mark Carney was asked about what the federal government intends to do as the price of oil continues ...
Apr 08, 2026 (VOCM News file photo)
RNC's Newest Recruits Sworn In Yesterday
Eighteen new officers have been sworn into the ranks of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. RNC Chief Pat Roche and Lieutenant Governor Joan Marie Aylward oversaw the event at the CLB Armoury in St. ...
Apr 08, 2026 A group of newly sworn-in RNC officers (via RNC)
Tourism Minister Pens Letter to People Magazine Over 'Frozen Island' Headline
Tourism Minister Andrea Barbour has written People Magazine expressing her disappointment with the angle taken by the publication to a story about a recent international flight diversion to St. John's...
Apr 08, 2026 Minister Andrea Barbour (VOCM News)
