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Staffing Shortages in Schools Hurting Students, Says Gander MHA
The Liberal MHA for Gander says students are suffering because of a lack of support staff in the classroom. Bettina Ford presented a petition in the House of Assembly last week asking for a full revie...
Apr 05, 2026 Gander MHA Bettina Ford
Province Halts Rollout of New Family Care Teams Amid Staffing Shortages
The provincial government says it will not open any new family care teams across the province until it can fully staff its existing ones. Health Minister Lela Evans says she's been looking to recruit ...
Apr 05, 2026 Minister Lela Evans (VOCM News)
Water Bomber Fleet to be at Full Strength Ahead of Wildfire Season
Most of the repair work on that damaged fifth water bomber in the Newfoundland and Labrador fleet has been done, and its return to service is on schedule. The plane sat idle for years as government wo...
Apr 05, 2026 A NL waterbomber fighting a wildfire in Nova Scotia (Photo via NS Government)
MHA Presses for Action on Promised Long-Term Care Beds for South Coast
A former Liberal cabinet minister hopes that the PC government follows through on a health care commitment that his administration made last year on the south coast. Elvis Loveless, who represents For...
Apr 05, 2026 Elvis Loveless (VOCM News)
NL Hydro Plans Major Upgrades for Goodyear's Dam
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is planning what it calls significant upgrades to Goodyear's Dam on the Exploits River. Work on the facility, located four kilometres upstream from the Grand Falls gene...
Apr 05, 2026 (Photo: Town of Grand Falls-Windsor)
Public Tip Leads to Arrest of Suspected Impaired Driver
A sharp-eyed citizen played a role in helping metro police nab a suspected drunk driver last night. They told police around 8:30 about a vehicle being all over Bay Bulls Road. RNC officers went to the...
Apr 05, 2026
Man Arrested After Breaking into Ex-Girlfriend's Home
A man spent the night in the lockup after a domestic disturbance at a residence on Topsail Road in St. John's. A woman told RNC officers that her ex broke into her home and went inside. The 60-year-ol...
Apr 05, 2026
Minister Offers No Commitment on Future of Johnson Geo Centre
There is no commitment from government as to whether or not it intends to step in when Memorial University divests itself of the Johnson Geo Centre at the end of the year. MUN intends to unload a numb...
Apr 04, 2026 (VOCM News)
RCMP Seeks Volunteers for Black Engagement Steering Committee
RCMP are inviting new members to join its Black Engagement Steering Committee to help guide and inform the federal police service on issues and concerns of the black community in this province. Assist...
Apr 04, 2026 (File photo.)
Are Wolves Protected in Newfoundland? Minister Says It's Up to Hunters to Know Their Target
Wolves were a topic of discussion during debate on the Wildlife Act in the House of Assembly Thursday. Minister Pleaman Forsey was questioned by various MHAs about the department and provisions relate...
Apr 04, 2026 (Stock photo.)
