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RNC Association Welcomes Introduction of Special Constables
Police officers are in favour of any move which adds resources and allows them to focus on more of the duties at the core of law enforcement. The RNC are going to hire about a dozen special constables...
Aug 25, 2025 RNCA president Staff Sergeant Mike Summers (VOCM News file photo)
Eastbound Exit Ramp at Veteran's Memorial and Roaches Line Closed Starting Today
The exit ramp connecting the eastbound portion of the Trans-Canada to Veteran's Memorial and Roaches Line is closed starting today to allow for bridge repair work in the area. Drivers travelling from ...
Aug 25, 2025
Municipalities NL Expects Difficult Wildfire Situation to Impact Upcoming Elections
The umbrella group for municipalities in the province says these are challenging times as towns and cities prepare for elections a little over a month from now. Elections for local government might be...
Aug 25, 2025 Amy Coady (submitted)
Premier Making Internal Trade Announcement Today
Premier John Hogan will make an announcement this afternoon related to internal trade. The announcement will focus on trade development and workforce measures. Finance Minister Siobhan Coady and Jobs ...
Aug 25, 2025 John Hogan (VOCM News)
Health Authority Exploring Options to Fill Nursing Gaps in Central and Western NL
The person in charge of running the health care system in Newfoundland and Labrador says they are hiring nurses right out of school, but there are different categories. NLHS President and CEO Pat Parf...
Aug 25, 2025 NL Health Services CEO Dr. Pat Parfrey (VOCM News)
Clean-Up Process Begins for Some CBN Residents Returning Home After Three Weeks
It was a good weekend for many people who were evacuated from their homes in early August due to the massive fire on the Conception Bay North Shore. Residents and property owners in Gull Island, Burnt...
Aug 25, 2025 (via NLHS)
2025 Canada Summer Games Wrap Up with Awards and Closing Ceremony
Newfoundland and Labrador para-athlete Gavin Baggs is going to have to clear some space to display his medals won at the 2025 Canada Summer Games. Baggs led the medal count for Team NL with three meda...
Aug 25, 2025 (Jeux du Canada Games/Facebook)
Slowdowns on Columbus Drive and Waterford Bridge Road Due to Construction
There will be significant slowdowns on Columbus Drive starting tomorrow and lasting for a about a year. Bridge rehabilitation work on the overpass near Waterford Bridge Road will focus on sidewalks, t...
Aug 25, 2025
Homeowners Assured Wildfires Won't Inflate Insurance Premiums
The industry is putting to rest any concerns people may have about the cost of their insurance coverage because of the wildfires. The one in Conception Bay North has consumed over 200 structures, but ...
Aug 24, 2025
Evacuation Order Lifted for Perry's Cove
Residents of another community in Conception Bay North are finally allowed back home after more than three weeks. The evacuation order for Perry's Cove was lifted today, just one day after residents o...
Aug 24, 2025 Perry's Cove (VOCM News)
