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Police Concerned for Wellbeing of Missing Man
RCMP in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are seeking the public's help in locating a 61-year-old man reported missing. Boas Obed was last seen about 8:00 p.m. Thursday outside the Labrador Health Centre in Happ...
Oct 03, 2025 Boas Obed (RCMP)
Nature Conservancy to Explore Latest Land Donation at Gander Lake
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is in the process of exploring its latest gift of land in central Newfoundland. Montreal-based forestry company Domtar, donated the land - the largest donation to NCC ...
Oct 03, 2025 A portion of the land donated to NCC by Domtar (photo by Piers Evans)
Case Involving Fatal Workplace Incident at Holyrood Switchyard Heard in Court
The case involving a fatal workplace incident at the Holyrood Terminal Station two years ago was called in provincial court this morning. The tragic moments played out in the switchyard on August 10th...
Oct 03, 2025
We Stand on Guard Once More - Fundraising Concert this November for Residents Affected by Wildfires
Local musicians are coming together once again to Stand on Guard, this time to help people affected by devastating wildfires in the province this summer. Chris Andrews, who is on the We Stand of Guard...
Oct 03, 2025 The remains of what was the old Adam's Cove schoolhouse (VOCM News)
RNU Denies Health Authority's Claims That Consultation was Held Prior to Leave Restriction Decision
NLHS confirms it has reversed a decision regarding leave restrictions as the new health information system CorCare, goes live early in the new year. The health authority says the reversal is based on ...
Oct 03, 2025
CFIB Calling for Atlantic Canadian Governments to Allow Retailers to Sell More Alcohol
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says it's time Newfoundland and Labrador, and the rest of Atlantic Canada, lift some of the restrictions on alcohol sales, and allow retailers to sell m...
Oct 03, 2025
No Injuries in Crash At Kenmount Road Ladysmith Drive Intersection Last Night
There were no injuries following a two vehicle collision last night at Kenmount Road and Ladysmith Drive. No charges have been laid. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Oct 03, 2025 Crash at Ladysmith and Kenmount Road (VOCM News)
Pitts Memorial/Westbound TCH Ramp Closure Rescheduled to Saturday
The planned ramp closure for the cloverleaf overpass on Pitts Memorial, which was supposed to happen today, has been rescheduled. The construction work, which affects the westbound ramp that connects ...
Oct 03, 2025
Foster Families NL Dealing with Drop in Applicants
October is Foster Families Month and Foster Families of Newfoundland and Labrador is once again putting out the call for homes to provide children with stability, love and guidance at an otherwise dif...
Oct 03, 2025 Kelli Hodder (VOCM News/File photo)
PCs Plan to Release Full Party Platform 'Soon'
PC Leader Tony Wakeham says his party will be releasing their full platform soon, but has not given an exact timeline or date. With a little over a week left to go in the provincial election campaign,...
Oct 03, 2025 (Submitted by PC Party of NL)
