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Long Harbour Access to Remain Closed for Several Hours
The Long Harbour Access Road is impassable as efforts continue to remove a transport truck from the side of the road. Traffic is expected to be affected for the next few hours. Drivers are being advis...
Apr 14, 2025
Holy Heart Student Recognized for Excellence in STEM
Twenty high school students have been recognized by the provincial government for their academic prowess. The recipients of the 2025 Research Inspired Student Enrichment Awards were announced in St. J...
Apr 14, 2025 (Submitted)
Diabetes Canada Urging Voters to Question Candidates' Stance on Health Care
The organization which speaks for persons with diabetes would like to see voters ask questions of candidates regarding health care and their intentions if elected. Newfoundland and Labrador has the hi...
Apr 14, 2025 Omnipod insulin pump pictured alongside a vial of insulin and a Dexxom G7 continuous glucose monitor (VOCM News file photo)
UPDATE: Shelter-in-Place Advisory Lifted in Spaniard's Bay
A shelter in place advisory issued for residents in the Mint Cove Pond Road area of Spaniard's Bay has been lifted. The advisory went out earlier this morning after police received a report of a man w...
Apr 14, 2025
Coast Guard Remains On Scene of Baltic III Salvage Efforts
The Canadian Coast Guard is on the scene in the Lark Harbour area where a massive cargo ship ran aground in February. The salvage effort is being carried out by a private salvage company, hired by the...
Apr 14, 2025 Photo via Canadian Coast Guard
Province Increasing Subsidized Seats at Atlantic Veterinary College
The provincial government is making more subsidized seats available for NL students at the Atlantic Veterinary College in PEI. For years, local clinics have bemoaned a shortage of local vets, and have...
Apr 14, 2025
Paradise Native Ryan Greene Inks Deal With Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Ryan Greene, a native of Paradise, to a three-year entry-level contract. Greene, who's 21, had 13 goals and 25 assists in 40 games during his junior season w...
Apr 14, 2025 (Boston University Hockey/X)
Police Reminding Drivers of Move Over Law
RCMP are reminding drivers of the importance of abiding by "move over" laws. Drivers are required by law to slow to 30 km/h below the posted speed limit and to change lanes where available when approa...
Apr 14, 2025 RCMP Corporal Jolene Garland (VOCM News file photo)
Opposition Pushing School Bus Cameras Following Speed Cam Announcement
The provincial government is moving forward with its plans to have speed cameras on some roads and highways across the province; now the official opposition is pressing to have something similar put o...
Apr 14, 2025
Man Wanted in East End Assault Turns Himself In
A man who was wanted for an assault that happened the night before decided to fess up at RNC Headquarters last evening. Police were called to a disturbance at a home in the east end on Saturday night ...
Apr 14, 2025
