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Hogan Pulls Plug on Controversial Ministers' Departure Allowance
Premier John Hogan says the transitional allowance policy that was approved by cabinet earlier this year has been rescinded. CBC first reported the news earlier today that the policy, which would have...
Jul 18, 2025 Premier John Hogan (Government of NL/YouTube)
RNC Searches Druken Crescent Home in Active Investigation
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary have converged on a home in Shea Heights. The RNC confirms that they are searching the home, which is on Druken Crescent, as part of an ongoing investigation. No ot...
Jul 18, 2025 (VOCM News)
$700M Final Project Agreement Reached to Construct New Prison in East White Hills
The provincial government has reached a final project agreement with New Avalon Corrections Partners to construct the HMP replacement - at a cost of nearly $700-million. The province broke ground on t...
Jul 18, 2025 (Government of NL)
Vehicle-Ramming Spree in St. John's Ends With Arrest Near Paradise
A man has been arrested and charged in St. John's after police say he caused a string of damage from the centre city through the downtown. The RNC were first called around 4:30 p.m. Thursday about dam...
Jul 18, 2025
Work Underway to Replace Fencing at 5 Wing Goose Bay
A multi-year project to replace fencing at 5 Wing Goose Bay has begun. The work started earlier this week in the area of Lahr Boulevard, Canuck Road, and Rivers Road. Some trails and roads around the ...
Jul 18, 2025 (Photo: happyvalley-goosebay.com)
Woman Last Seen on Marine Atlantic Ferry Believed to Have Fallen Overboard
The authorities believe that a woman who got on the Marine Atlantic ferry in Nova Scotia fell overboard. Forty-one-year-old Ping Chang was last seen on the Blue Puttees just after 3:00 a.m. Wednesday ...
Jul 18, 2025 (RCMP)
Man Facing Manslaughter Charge in Connection With Fatal Overdose
RNC have charged a man with manslaughter following the recent death of a 14-year-old boy due to a drug overdose. Police say it's a unique and rare situation, where the accused-a 19-year-old man-is bei...
Jul 18, 2025
New Book Details Miraculous Rescue of Lucky Seven
It was one year ago that one of the most miraculous rescues at sea in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador unfolded after seven men spent about 50 hours stranded in a life raft after their fishing...
Jul 18, 2025 The Elite Navigator (Transportation Safety Board)
Byrne Seeking Support from Fellow MHAs in Asking Ottawa to Rethink Immigration Caps
Immigration Minister Gerry Byrne is calling for support from all MHAs as the province faces what he calls "an existential threat" by Ottawa to reshape the country's immigration landscape. Earlier this...
Jul 18, 2025 (VOCM News)
North Atlantic Partnering With Little Caesars Pizza
North Sun Energy, which operates North Atlantic Stores in the province, is "hot n' ready" for their newest partnership with Little Caesars. The company has entered into a franchise agreement that will...
Jul 18, 2025
