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NL Housing Hiring 23 New Maintenance Workers Across Province
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing has about 350 rental units in need of repairs right now, and the minister responsible believes money allocated in the budget will go a long way in getting those ready...
Apr 30, 2026 Housing and Social Supports Minister Joedy Wall (VOCM News)
Funding for Court Staff, New Police Officers Included in Budget 2026
Justice Minister Helen Conway Ottenheimer called Budget Day "a great day for justice." Her department saw some of the biggest funding amounts in this year's budget - a total of $8.3 million of which i...
Apr 30, 2026 Justice and Public Safety Minister Helen Conway Ottenheimer (VOCM News)
Ticket For Not Wearing Helmet Triggers Wider Safety Reminders
RCMP say the ticketing of an ATV driver this week for not wearing a helmet should be a safety reminder for all as the warmer weather sets in. Police stopped a 60-year-old man Tuesday afternoon as he r...
Apr 30, 2026
Finance Minister Seemingly Positive About Deal with Quebec on Deadline Day for MOU
If the Churchill Falls MOU is in jeopardy, the finance minister does not appear to be overly concerned. The Memorandum of Understanding comes to an end today unless it is extended, and the provincial ...
Apr 30, 2026 Finance Minister Craig Pardy (VOCM News)
Man Charged After Refusing to Pay Cab Fare
A man has been charged with fraud after refusing to pay for his cab ride last night. A taxi driver phoned RNC around 11:40 p.m. after a man jumped out of his cab without paying his way. Officers were ...
Apr 30, 2026
Opposition Not Overly Impressed with Government's First Budget
The Opposition is less than enthused with the PCs first budget. The Blue Book contained a lot of promises, but Premier Tony Wakeham says even if they're not met this year they will be over the coming ...
Apr 30, 2026 Liberal Leader John Hogan (left) and NDP Leader Jim Dinn (right) (VOCM News)
Possible Polar Bear Sighting on Fogo Island
RCMP are warning residents on Fogo Island after a possible polar bear sighting near Island Harbour. Residents are asked to be on alert and to take steps to avoid attracting the animal. Pets should be ...
Apr 30, 2026
Jackpot Climbs Over 150K as Deadline Looms to Buy VOCM Cares Spring 50/50 Tickets
Today is the final day to get your tickets for the VOCM Cares Foundation Spring 50/50 draw. The jackpot has surpassed $150,000 and is expected to climb significantly as last-minute ticket sales roll i...
Apr 30, 2026
Woman Assaulted by 19-Year-Old Son at East End Residence
A woman was injured after she was assaulted by her son at a home in the east end early this morning. RNC was called about a disturbance around 2:00 a.m. The woman had suffered injuries to her face. He...
Apr 30, 2026 (VOCM News)
Latest Fuel Prices for Thursday, April 30, 2026
A litre of gas is inching closer to the 2-dollar mark. The Public Utilities Board increased the price of gas by 3.6 cents. Diesel on the island is up 0.7 cents and 1.6 cents in Labrador West. Furnace ...
Apr 30, 2026
