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Liberal Leader Calls for Cap on Political Donations
The leader of the Liberal Party believe it's time for politicians to have a look at the rules around donations. Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the few sub-jurisdictions which does not have a cap ...
Apr 12, 2026 Liberal Leader John Hogan (VOCM News)
Drivers Advised of Major Detours Around Roaches Line Starting Tomorrow
There will be some disruption in the flow of traffic around Roaches Line beginning tomorrow and lasting through the summer. Exit 31 from the Trans-Canada Highway eastbound to Roaches Line will be clos...
Apr 12, 2026
RCMP Investigating ATV Theft in Bay Bulls
Police are looking for help in solving a crime in Bay Bulls a few days ago. An all-terrain vehicle was stolen from a residential garage in the town Wednesday night. RCMP believe that somebody broke in...
Apr 12, 2026
US-Iran Talks Fail to Secure Deal on Strait of Hormuz
A marathon session in Islamabad on the Middle East failed to produce an agreement between the United States and Iran, but President Donald Trump says it doesn't matter because the US has already won. ...
Apr 12, 2026
Despite National Warnings, Province Confident in RCMP Recruitment Levels
The Minister of Justice says she's been informed by the RCMP's Assistant Commissioner that the province is in "good shape" when it comes to RCMP recruitment and staffing. Helen Conway-Ottenheimer was ...
Apr 11, 2026 Justice Minister Helen Conway-Ottenheimer
Public to Weigh In on Proposed Blackmarsh Road Apartment Buildings
A new affordable housing project in the west end of St. John's is a step closer to reality. It calls for construction of three apartment buildings with almost 50 units on Blackmarsh Road, across from ...
Apr 11, 2026 A new affordable housing project in the west end of St. John's (City of St. John's).
Record Number of NL Recruits Joining RNC, Says Justice Minister
The Justice Minister says the Atlantic Police Academy has never seen so many recruits from Newfoundland and Labrador ready to join the RNC. Some 18 new RNC officers were sworn in earlier this week wit...
Apr 11, 2026 A group of newly sworn in RNC officers (via RNC)
Hospital Pharmacy Services at Risk Due to Staff Shortages, Union Says
The union representing hospital pharmacists says that further reductions in pharmacy services may occur if staffing levels continue to drop. The public sector professionals fill all prescriptions in a...
Apr 11, 2026 AAHP President Gord Piercey (VOCM News)
Harry the Swan Doing Well in Nova Scotia says Rescue Group
Harry the swan, a long time resident of Mundy Pond and the last of the capital city's municipal swans, is reportedly doing well in his new digs at Hope for Wildlife in Nova Scotia. Swans pair for life...
Apr 11, 2026 Harry the swan and friends (submitted photos)
Advocate Raises Concerns Over Placing Mental Health Under Disabilities Office
The inclusion of mental health under the purview of the province's new Disabilities Advocate isn't sitting right with one man who promotes mental health issues in the province. Bill Jeffrey is a certi...
Apr 11, 2026 (Men's Sheds Canada/Submitted)
