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Highly Potent Drug Linked to Sudden Death on Avalon Prompts Warning from RNC
A "significantly dangerous substance" linked to at least one sudden death on the northeast Avalon is circulating in the community, and Naloxone does not counter its effects. The substance in question ...
Apr 04, 2025 RNC Cst. James Cadigan (VOCM News file photo)
Wanted Woman Arrested After Brief Downtown Chase
A leisurely stroll downtown turned into a mad dash from police for one woman who was on the RNC's wanted list. Officers patrolling the area spotted the 35-year-old out for a walk around 11:00 last nig...
Apr 04, 2025
PUB Accepts Information from NF Power on Higher Bills in February
The Public Utilities Board says it accepts the information provided from Newfoundland Power after complaints from customers started flooding in about higher-than-expected power bills in February. Howe...
Apr 04, 2025
Drone Assists RNC in Finding Missing Man in Wooded Area
A man is no worse for wear after getting lost in a wooded area in the Thorburn Road area last evening. RNC were called about a missing man around 8:00 p.m. Officers scoured the city for hours, followi...
Apr 04, 2025
Price of Most Fuels Up This Week
While many drivers enjoyed a break at the pumps this week with the removal of the consumer carbon tax, the price of most fuels is up this morning. The price of gas on the island is up by 5 and a half ...
Apr 04, 2025
First Ministers Meeting with PM 'Productive' says Furey
Premier Andrew Furey is calling a recent first ministers meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney productive, and says he is "content" with what was brought forward. Earlier today, Carney announced his...
Apr 03, 2025
Annual Home Show This Weekend at The Glacier in Mount Pearl
The Canadian Home Builders' Association NL is hosting its annual Home Show this weekend. The Glacier in Mount Pearl will be bustling with exhibitors and activities this Saturday and Sunday. Executive ...
Apr 03, 2025
Two Arrests in Southside Carbonear Guns and Weapons Seizure
RCMP raided a home in Carbonear yesterday, seizing guns and other weapons and hauling in five people. Three were let go without charge but two were arrested: 42-year-old Curtis Power and 36-year-old C...
Apr 03, 2025
Mark Carney Introduces Measures to Counter Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs
The Prime Minister has introduced what he's calling "carefully calibrated and targeted" economic measures to counter U.S. President Donald Trump's latest round of reciprocal tariffs. Mark Carney says ...
Apr 03, 2025 Mark Carney (via CPAC)
Status Quo in DFO's Northern Cod Stock Assessment
The northern cod stock assessment is out, and the number of fish in the waters off Newfoundland and Labrador is about the same as in the past number of years. DFO scientist Paul Regular released the a...
Apr 03, 2025
