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Man Charged for Smashing Window at East End Home
A man has been charged after smashing out a window at a home in the east end. Officers driving down Torbay Road last evening were flagged down by a man in the area of Highland Drive. He told police th...
Jun 01, 2026
Paradise Couple Wins Big on Scratch Off
A couple from the metro region hit it big recently with the top prize in Atlantic lotto's Scratch 'N Win. Perry and Yvonne Noseworthy of Paradise raked in a cool $2-million on the game Vault. Vault is...
Jun 01, 2026 (ALC)
Erratic Driver Arrested, Brass Knuckles Seized During Mount Pearl Traffic Stop
A man who was driving erratically through the city of Mount Pearl is in even more trouble after officers noticed a set of brass knuckles sitting in the vehicle. RNC patrolling the area of Smallwood Dr...
Jun 01, 2026 (VOCM News)
Man Charged with Fraud After Using Stolen Credit Cards at Mall
A man has been charged with fraud after using stolen credit cards to do some shopping at the Avalon Mall. Someone phoned the RNC around 2:30 yesterday afternoon to report that their credit cards had b...
Jun 01, 2026 frankieleon / CC
NDP Urges Provincial Government to Prioritize Local Creators Over AI
The NDP is calling on the provincial government to employ real artists and talent over AI for all government physical media, marketing and communications. The MHA for St. John's East-Quidi Vidi, Sheil...
May 31, 2026 St. John's East-Quidi Vidi MHA Sheilagh O'Leary (VOCM News)
Longtime Recreation Advocate Recognized with Premier's Medal and National Award
Retired Recreation NL executive director Gary Milley has been recognized for his service - with the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association President's Award of Distinction and the Premier's Medal f...
May 31, 2026 Gary Milley (left) received two awards for his decades of service (Recreation NL Facebook).
Wet Spring Good News for NL Berry Pickers
Extreme dry conditions resulted in a hard year for some berries and mushrooms last year, but it's hoped this spring's cool, wet weather will support a better harvest this fall. The author of the Forag...
May 31, 2026 Berry picking (Photo: Chris Sampson Nunatsiavut Archives)
Advocates Appointed to NL Gender-Based Violence Task Force Share Key Priorities
Two women recently named to the province's new Task Force to End Gender-Based Violence say they have a lot of priorities they would like to bring to the table. The task force, which was announced on W...
May 31, 2026 Day of Remembrance for the the Victims of Gender-Based Violence, November 2025 (VOCM News)
SOPAC Pushes for 10-Year Moose Fencing Plan to Secure TCH
The Save Our People Action Committee (SOPAC) is looking for a long term commitment on moose fencing along the TCH, but Transportation Minister Barry Petten says he can't make any commitments quite yet...
May 31, 2026
Canterbury Recognizes NL Soldiers Who Protected U.K. City During WWII
The Premier is offering the City of Canterbury in the U.K. his thanks on behalf of the people of Newfoundland Labrador for recognizing the Newfoundlanders involved in protecting the city in WWII. Dane...
May 31, 2026 (via Canterbury City Council Facebook).
