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No New Movement in Severed Head Case
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says there has been no further movement in the investigation into the discovery of a severed head off Minerals Road in CBS 25 years ago. There was a major breakthro...
May 21, 2026 Temistocle (Temy) Casas (submitted by RNC)
RNC's Media Relations Officer Highlights Improvements in Mental Health Supports in Recent Years
The RNC's media relations officer believes there have been "significant changes" in mental health supports since she joined the force, both for officers and for the public. This is Mental Health Aware...
May 21, 2026
Proud Parents Cheering on Newhook, Habs in Eastern Conference Final
The NHL playoffs are down to the final four including the upstart Montreal Canadiens with St. John's native Alex Newhook leading the way. Game one of the Eastern Conference final goes tonight in North...
May 21, 2026 (Canadiens Montreal/X)
Wakeham to Meet with Quebec Premier on MOU Review
Premier Tony Wakeham plans to meet with Quebec Premier Christine Frchette in the coming days, as both provinces signal that they're willing to reach a new agreement on Churchills Falls expansion. Frch...
May 21, 2026 (Government of NL)
West Coast MHA Questions Health Minister on Kidney Care Services
The health minister is looking into the reason why kidney patients in the western zone will be referred to St. John's for initial assessments. The independent member for Humber-Bay of Islands, Eddie J...
May 21, 2026 Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook (NL Health Services)
Canada Fluorspar Proposing Extension to St. Lawrence Mine
Canada Fluorspar is looking at extending its St. Lawrence fluorspar mine. The company has filed a proposal for its South Ridge Project for environmental assessment. Canada Fluorspar operates a mining ...
May 21, 2026 (Photo via Canada Fluorspar.)
Premier Not Commenting on Referendum Plans Until Deal is Reached
Premier Tony Wakeham is not offering any sort of indication as to his plans for a referendum on the Churchill Falls MOU now that the review panel's report has been received. Wakeham promised during th...
May 21, 2026 Energy Minister Lloyd Parrott and Premier Tony Wakeham (VOCM News)
Transport Truck Driver Charged in Connection to Serious Crash Near Thorburn Lake
RCMP have charged a man in connection with a serious collision on the Trans Canada near Thorburn Lake late last year. The incident, on December 12, involved a tractor trailer which collided with two v...
May 21, 2026
Liberals Calling for Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16
The Opposition is calling for a ban on the use of social media and AI chatbots for school-aged children in this province - similar to that introduced in other jurisdictions. Leader John Hogan introduc...
May 21, 2026 Liberal Leader John Hogan (VOCM News)
Mayor Excited to Welcome Canadian Country Music Awards to St. John's
St. John's Mayor Danny Breen is welcoming the Canadian Country Music Awards to the capital city. The event is coming to St. John's in September of 2027 to coincide with Canadian Country Music Week. It...
May 21, 2026
