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Maritime Heat Wave Won't Reach NL
Our Maritime cousins are basking in the heat today, but Newfoundlanders won't be so lucky. Environment Canada has a heat warning out for Nova Scotia's South Shore and Annapolis Valley. The weather off...
May 20, 2026
RNC Issues 525 Tickets During Canada Road Safety Week
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary issued hundreds of tickets for speeding last week, including some for driving at speeds well above the posted limit. Last week was Canada Road Safety Week, during w...
May 20, 2026 (RNC)
Capital City Set to Welcome First Cruise Ship of 2026
The first cruise ship visit to St. John's is expected tomorrow morning, launching what is expected to be a busy cruise ship season for the capital city region. The city will welcome approximately 270 ...
May 20, 2026 SH Vega (Antarctic Travel)
Council Agrees to Tear Down Mundy Pond Road Eyesore
St. John's city council has voted unanimously to tear down an eyesore at 206 Mundy Pond Road. The house was the source of repeated public complaints even before a fire occurred there in March causing ...
May 20, 2026 206 Mundy Pond Road (Greg Noseworthy)
Minister Vows Accommodations and Wrap Around Supports to be in Place for Residents of Horizons 106
The Minister of Social Supports is vowing that accommodations and wrap around supports will be available for residents of Horizons 106 - the old Airport Comfort Inn - when its lease with government en...
May 20, 2026 Minister of Social Supports, Joedy Wall
Habs' Alex Newhook Praised in House of Assembly
There was much praise in the House of Assembly yesterday for Alex Newhook. The St. John's native scored the winning goal in OT of game 7 against the Buffalo Sabres Monday night, pushing the Montreal C...
May 20, 2026 (Canadiens Montreal/X)
Wakeham Speaks with Quebec Premier, Prime Minister Ahead of Resumption of Negotiations
Premier Tony Wakeham has spoken with Quebec Premier Christine Frechette ahead of the potential resumption of negotiations between the provinces on the Churchill Falls MOU. The long-awaited report from...
May 20, 2026 Energy Minister Lloyd Parrott and Premier Tony Wakeham (VOCM News)
Welcome Home, Amelia: Harbour Grace Celebrating Return of Amelia Earhart Statue
It's a big day in Harbour Grace as the town welcomes the return of its Amelia Earhart statue. The world-famous aviation pioneer took off from the local air strip in 1932 on her first solo flight acros...
May 20, 2026 (Conception Bay Museum)
Single Vehicle Crash Leads to Charges of Impaired for Woman in St. John's
A woman is facing charges of impaired following a single vehicle crash in St. John's yesterday afternoon. The RNC were called to the crash in Airport Heights around 3:30 p.m. The 56-year-old woman has...
May 20, 2026 (VOCM News)
Woman Charged Following Crash at Port aux Basques Ferry Terminal
A 29-year-old woman was arrested after a two-vehicle collision at the ferry terminal in Port aux Basques early Saturday morning. Police were called about a collision between an SUV and a commercial tr...
May 20, 2026 (RCMP)
