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Gander OB/Gyn Unit Named in Memory of Doctor Who Delivered Thousands of Babies
A ceremony was held at the hospital in Gander today to remember a doctor who had a significant impact on the town. Dr. Peter Blackie passed away just over a year ago. He practiced medicine for about 5...
Mar 25, 2025 Photo via College of Physicians and Surgeons
Budget Day Set for April 9th
Finance Minister Siobhan Coady will bring down the 2025 budget on April 9th. The provincial government shut down the House of Assembly after just a week-and-a-half on March 12th, saying they would rec...
Mar 25, 2025
Opening of New Mews Centre in St. John's Delayed Further Due to HVAC Issues
There's still no word on when the new Mews Centre in the west end of St. John's will be open to the public. Ward councilor Greg Noseworthy posted an update of sorts on social media indicating that the...
Mar 25, 2025
Furey Leaps to Top in Approval Ratings, Poll Says
It looks like some premiers across the country have benefited from the phenomenon known as the 'Trump bump.' Approval ratings have jumped for a number of premiers according to the latest Angus Reid su...
Mar 25, 2025 Premier Andrew Furey (VOCM News)
RNC Seeks White Hyundai in Connection with Serious Hit-and-Run on Hamilton Avenue
The RNC is searching for a white Hyundai car believed to be involved in a hit and run Monday evening on Hamilton Avenue near Shaw Street that sent a man to hospital with serious injuries. Police were ...
Mar 25, 2025
Humby Trail Stalled in St. John's Court Today
The trial for a man facing more than 70 sexual violence charges against a dozen youth is in a holding pattern as lawyers hash out legal arguments in private. The trial for 64-year-old Tony Humby has s...
Mar 25, 2025 Tony Humby being escorted out of the courtroom on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (VOCM News)
RCMP Searching for Wanted Man
RCMP in Bay St. George have issued an arrest warrant for a 33-year-old man wanted for failing to comply with the conditions of a release order. RCMP say Corey Killam is accused of two counts of breach...
Mar 25, 2025 Photo via RCMP
Two Arrested After Gillams Drug Bust
A man and woman were arrested, and weapons and drugs seized after the recent search of a home in Gillams. RCMP, with a warrant in hand, searched a home on Pioneer Avenue in Gillams on Friday evening. ...
Mar 25, 2025
Unusually Light Sea Ice Year for Newfoundland, But More Icebergs Expected
2025 is turning out to be a light year when it comes to sea ice off the coast of Newfoundland. Typically this time of year sea ice from the Arctic drifts southward, sometimes causing problems for navi...
Mar 25, 2025 Sea Ice (File Photo.)
Polymeric Beads Removed from Grounded Vessel in Lark Harbour
Officials are relieved that containers filled with polymeric beads have been removed from a massive cargo vessel run aground at Lark Harbour. A private, U.S.-based salvage company is involved in the c...
Mar 25, 2025
