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Continued Conservative Exodus Bad News for Pierre Poilievre says Political Scientist
A political scientist believes that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's moment may have passed after yet another defection to the governing Liberal caucus. Long-time Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu, ...
Apr 10, 2026 Pierre Poilievre (CPAC)
Recognized Neuroscientist and MUN Professor Passes Away at 59
An internationally-recognized neuroscientist and MUN professor has died. Dr. Michelle Ploughman passed away last week at the age of 59 following a battle with breast cancer. Ploughman, who completed h...
Apr 10, 2026 Dr. Michelle Ploughman
Supreme Court Injunction Granted to Stop Fisheries Union from 'Declaring or Authorizing' Tie-up in Snow Crab Fishery
The Supreme Court has granted an injunction based on an application from the Association of Seafood Producers, ordering the FFAW to stop "declaring or authorizing" the ongoing tie-up in the snow crab ...
Apr 10, 2026
Pills and Cigarettes Seized in Traffic Stop on Brookfield Road
A 35-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman have been arrested following a drug and contraband tobacco seizure in the capital city. Members of the RNC's Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit stopped a vehic...
Apr 10, 2026 (Photo: Royal Newfoundland Constabulary)
UPDATE: Person in Custody Following Search Near Salmonier Line
RCMP have taken a person into custody following an intensive police search in the Salmonier Line area early this afternoon. Police had asked the public to limit travel on the highway in the area of Vi...
Apr 10, 2026 (via Google Maps)
Students Vote to Keep GSU, Union Vows to Restore Trust of Members
Students have voted to keep the Graduate Students Union at MUN going. A vote on whether to dissolve the union was held on Wednesday, and the results were verified yesterday. With a two-thirds majority...
Apr 10, 2026
RNC Investigating Theft of Firearm from Rabbittown Area
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is seeking the public's help after a firearm was stolen from a home in the Rabbittown area of St. John's. The RNC say someone gained access to the home sometime bet...
Apr 10, 2026
One Dead, One in Custody after Second Violent Incident in Grand Falls-Windsor This Week
One person is dead and another is in custody as the result of an incident on Crescent Heights in Grand Falls-Windsor early this morning. RCMP issued an advisory this morning about an increased police ...
Apr 10, 2026
CFIB Highlights 'Sharp Increase' in Crime Targeting Small Business
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is highlighting a sharp increase in crime being seen by businesses across the country. According to new stats released by the organization, 50 per cent ...
Apr 10, 2026 (via the CFIB)
All Eyes on the Skies as Artemis II Returns to Earth
The crew of the Artemis II is heading back home to Earth with splashdown in the Pacific scheduled for tonight. The crew has travelled the farthest away from Earth than any human before after passing o...
Apr 10, 2026 (Artemis II crew. Photo via NASA.)
