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NL Driver's Handbook Now available in French
The provincial government is working on expanding its capacity to deliver services in French, and is now making the NL Driver's Handbook available in both official languages of Canada. The English ver...
Mar 08, 2025 The Motor Registration Division building in Mount Pearl.
NLC Seeing Increase in Low and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sales
It may come as a surprise to some, but NLC is seeing a steady increase in no-alcohol and low-alcohol beverage sales. NLC released its 3rd quarter results earlier this week with beverage alcohol sales ...
Mar 08, 2025
Officials Intercept Package Containing Nearly $1-Million Worth of Contraband at Dorchester Penitentiary
A package containing nearly $1-million worth of contraband items has been intercepted at Dorchester Penitentiary in New Brunswick, which houses some inmates from Newfoundland and Labrador. Last Monday...
Mar 08, 2025
International Women's Day: Natural Resources Canada Celebrates Scientists Working in Province
Natural Resources Canada is highlighting some of its women scientists who are working within the department conducting research on this International Women's Day. The federal department says Anne Fari...
Mar 08, 2025 Rachel and Anne stand next to the completed monument with Mike Sexton of Parks Canada. (Via Natural Resources Canada)
Two Men Charged Following Separate St. John's Assaults
Two men are facing charges following separate assaults at homes in the capital city. Police responded to the first incident just after 4:30 p.m. yesterday following reports of a domestic disturbance a...
Mar 08, 2025
Woman Facing Assault Charge for Spitting in Correctional Officer's Face
A 26-year-old woman, who was already being held at the St. John's city lockup, is in more trouble after police say she spit in a correctional officer's face. The incident occurred at the lockup shortl...
Mar 08, 2025
Anthony Germain to Seek Liberal Nomination in Terra Nova-The Peninsulas
A former longtime journalist and broadcaster is taking a stab at federal politics. VOCM News has confirmed that Anthony Germain, a former host on CBC TV and radio, will be seeking the Liberal nominati...
Mar 07, 2025 Photo via @AnthonyGermain on X
Fraudulent Emails Targeting Student Aid Recipients in N.L
Fraudulent emails are circulating in the province targeting recipients of student aid. The Department of Education says people have informed them that they have received emails which request them to c...
Mar 07, 2025
Yvonne Jones Bows Out of Provincial Liberal Leadership Race
Outgoing Labrador MP Yvonne Jones is not to going to take a crack at the provincial Liberal leadership. Jones, who has beaten cancer twice, says she has the mental will to run for it but isn't sure th...
Mar 07, 2025
Opposition Back PUB Probe Into High Power Bills
The Tories like the move by the Public Utilities Board to seek answers from Newfoundland Power on high electric bills. The regulator has received a flood of inquiries from customers wondering why the ...
Mar 07, 2025 PC Leader Tony Wakeham
