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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.)
Future of MUN Radio Uncertain After Student Union Pulls Funding
A student and former radio host on CHMR believes MUNSU's decision to cut funding to the station was made too quickly and without "meaningful consultation." MUNSU will no longer fund the station, citin...
Apr 04, 2026 A microphone in the main broadcast studio at CHMR-FM (VOCM News)
Opposition Questions Whether Court Staffing Could Jeopardize Trials Under Jordan Ruling
The opposition is concerned that staffing issues in the court system could jeopardize cases under the Jordan ruling by causing added delays. The trial of Dean Penney, accused of first degree murder in...
Apr 04, 2026 (VOCM News)
Winter Storm Creates Treacherous Road Conditions in East
Driving conditions are deteriorating in the east as snow continues coming down and the winds pick up to moderate from light. Highways recommends you not travel between Clarenville and the eastern boun...
Apr 04, 2026 (VOCM News)
Wage Gap Persists Despite Minimum Wage Increase
A labour leader in the province says if the PC government is interested in developing anti-poverty measures, one of the places where it could start is with minimum wage. The Wakeham administration has...
Apr 04, 2026 Jessica McCormick, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour.
Man with Warrants Against Him Found with Ammunition During Traffic Stop
Metro police stopped a vehicle last night in the area of Rickett's Road in St. John's with a motley crew inside. One of the occupants, a 34-year-old man, had two outstanding warrants for his arrest bu...
Apr 04, 2026
Public Input Sought on New Environmental Assessment Process
The provincial and federal governments are reviewing the process of environmental impact assessments. They have a draft agreement which Newfoundland and Labrador says provides a coordinated approach t...
Apr 04, 2026 (VOCM News)
Sharp Increase in Fuel Costs Across Newfoundland and Labrador
Gas is way up again this morning, jumping by 8.6 cents per litre province-wide. Diesel on the island and in Labrador went up by about 12.5 cents and furnace oil jumps by 11 cents. Stove oil in Labrado...
Apr 04, 2026
RNC Arrest Suspect Following Assault in Downtown St. John's
The RNC have made an arrest after a person was assaulted inside a residence in downtown St. John's early last evening. The victim sustained minor injuries. Officers found the 45-year-old suspect in th...
Apr 04, 2026 (VOCM News)
RNC Lay Charges in Two Separate Domestic Incidents
A man faces a slew of charges after a woman was assaulted at a residence in the east end of St. John's by her boyfriend, who was still in the house when police arrived. The incident unfolded at about ...
Apr 04, 2026
