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CMOH Stress Importance of Vaccinations After Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status
Canada has lost its measles elimination status, following recent outbreaks in certain parts of the country. That's a concern for many in the public health field. Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ne...
Nov 13, 2025 Dr. Janice Fitzgerald (VOCM News)
Wanted Man Arrested During Traffic Stop in Mount Pearl
Metro police nabbed a man on their wanted list during a traffic stop in Mount Pearl last evening. RNC hauled the car over around 9:00 where officers determined the vehicle was not registered or insure...
Nov 13, 2025
Tacora Eyeing Manganese Potential in Stockpiled Ore at Scully Mine
A mining company in Labrador is looking at ways to upgrade the purity content of its ore to supply a critical mineral - manganese. Tacora Resources, which owns the Scully Mine in Wabush, says a compon...
Nov 12, 2025
Supreme Court to Rule Friday on Possibility of Judicial Recounts in Certain Districts
A Supreme Court judge will rule Friday whether to order a recount in one or more districts following the recent provincial election. Three applications have been filed by the losing Liberal candidates...
Nov 12, 2025 Dan Bobbett, Derek Bennett and Brian Keating in court (VOCM News)
Young Person Arrested and Charged After Alleged Threats Made Against Gander School
A young person has been arrested and charged after the RCMP allege threats were made at a school in Gander. Police were called to St. Paul's Intermediate just after 8:30 this morning. The young person...
Nov 12, 2025 St. Paul's Intermediate in Gander (via the school's Facebook page)
Study Finds Flaws in Environmental Review Process for Mining Operations as Ottawa Signals Fast Track Approach to Resource Development
A new study by Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia has found flaws in the environmental review process for mining operations in Canada. The federal government is adding mining and energy projects to t...
Nov 12, 2025 Image via Westwood et al 2025, drawing information from various government resources
Marine Atlantic Dealing with Backlogs Due to Weather Cancellations and Delays
Marine Atlantic crossings were cancelled this morning thanks to the latest storm system to cross the province, but are scheduled to depart as usual this evening. However, the next weather system headi...
Nov 12, 2025
UPDATE: Premier's Office Defends Tourism Minister Following Questions About Five-Year-Old Post
The Opposition tourism critic is concerned about opinions expressed by the tourism minister prior to being elected and appointed to the role. Andrea Barbour, who had a significant presence on social m...
Nov 12, 2025 Liberal tourism critic Bettina Ford (left) and Tourism Minister Andrea Barbour (right)
Arrest Warrant Issued for Wanted Twillingate Man
RCMP in Twillingate have issued an arrest warrant for a man wanted on serious charges. Thirty-two-year-old Kyle Granter is wanted on charges of assault with a weapon and being unlawfully in a home. An...
Nov 12, 2025 Kyle Granter (RCMP)
More Wet and Windy Weather to Hit Parts of Newfoundland
Just as things dry up following the latest rainstorm to hit the island, another deluge is on the way. Rainfall amounts as high as 94 mm was recorded at St. Lawrence from last night's storm, up to 78 m...
Nov 12, 2025 Heavy rain flowing on the streets of St. John's, November 11, 2025 (VOCM News)
