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Early and Fierce Start to Forest Fire Season Very Concerning to Local Fire Chief
The fire chief in Portugal Cove-St. Phillips admits there is "significant concern" for how forest fire season could play out this year. The season began on the island April 24, and it begins in Labrad...
May 15, 2025
Paddock Retracts Comments Made in HoA Earlier This Week
Speaker Derek Bennett reminded MHAs in the House of Assembly of legislative standards after Opposition member Lin Paddock withdrew comments made earlier this week. Paddock, an accountant by profession...
May 15, 2025 Finance Minister Siobhan Coady's animated response to Lin Paddock's accusations (May 13, 2025) (NL HOA)
Heart & Stroke Not a Fan of Cutting Sugar Tax
Heart & Stroke is sad to hear that the province's tax on sugary drinks is being repealed. Heart & Stroke's Vice President for Newfoundland and Labrador, Katie Greene, says they support policies that h...
May 15, 2025 frankieleon / CC
Moose Hide Campaign Recognized in Legislature
The House of Assembly is once again marking the national Moose Hide Campaign today. The day revolves around protecting women and children and speaking out against gender-based and domestic violence. I...
May 15, 2025
Woman Tries to Trick Police With Fake Identity in Stephenville
A 33-year-old woman has a future date with the court after she was pulled over Tuesday night in Stephenville. The woman was stopped on Prince Rupert Drive around 9 p.m. According to the RCMP, she had ...
May 15, 2025
Corner Brook Forced to Remove Downtown Parking Meters Due to Repeated Vandalism
Corner Brook is now facing a dilemma similar to that which St. John's faced a few years ago regarding parking meters and vandalism. The capital city went digital as the coin-operated devices were bein...
May 15, 2025
Several Jump into Action After Family Becomes Stranded During HV-GB Snowstorm
A family of five who were stranded on the highway outside Happy Valley-Goose Bay on the weekend during a winter storm were rescued and are okay-but it took a valiant effort involving many people. Thei...
May 15, 2025
Abbott Loses Bid to Delay Civil Trial Into 2021 Election Result
MHA and cabinet minister John Abbott has lost his bid to stop the start of a civil trial that could overturn his election win in 2021. The trial, scheduled to begin on June 16, surrounds claims by Ali...
May 15, 2025 John Abbott (VOCM News file photo)
RNC Searching for Driver Who Left Scene of Moose-Vehicle Collision on Peacekeepers Way
Police are trying to track down someone who hit a moose on Peacekeepers Way last night. RNC were called to a moose-vehicle collision on the highway just after 10:30 last night, but the vehicle left th...
May 15, 2025
Talks Between Canada Post and Union Paused With Week Remaining to Reach Agreement
Canada Post has walked away from talks with the union representing postal workers with the deadline to reach a deal one week away. The Crown Corporation says the pause in negotiations is necessary due...
May 15, 2025
