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Safety NL Sharing Tips for Safe Snow Shovelling
Coping with the snow mountains in the driveway is tough for anyone, but first and foremost, one has to keep the old ticker top of mind. Sean Kelly, the CEO of Safety NL, says it's important to be hydr...
Feb 23, 2026
Salmon Cove Calling on Town Victoria to Cooperate in Addressing Algae Concerns at Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Salmon Cove Town Council has written the neighbouring municipality of Victoria seeking cooperation on addressing continued concerns about the wastewater treatment plant. The "lagoon" as it is also...
Feb 23, 2026 Algae bloom in Salmon Cove in 2021. File Photo
Capital City Establishing Working Group to Determine Future of Vote by Mail System
The City of St. John's is going to establish a working group to take a look at the vote by mail system. A report on the 2025 Municipal General Election recommended the creation of a working committee ...
Feb 23, 2026 (VOCM News)
Nunatsiavut Government Exploring Opportunties to Collaborate with Greenland
The President of the Nunatsiavut Government says he's open to exploring greater opportunities and collaboration with the Inuit of Greenland. Johannes Lampe was part of a Canadian delegation who recent...
Feb 23, 2026 Johannes Lampe, President, Nunatsiavut Government.
CBS Mayor Seeking Assistance to Help Secure New Water Supply
The mayor of CBS says now is the time to get started on discussions to secure a new water supply for the town. Right now most of CBS is reliant on Bay Bulls Big Pond in St. John's which also serves Pa...
Feb 23, 2026 CBS Mayor Darrin Bent (submitted)
RNU Working to Secure Funding for NP-Led Primary Care Clinics
The Registered Nurses Union says work is well underway to secure long term funding of primary care clinics led by nurse practitioners. RNU President Yvette Coffey says expanding the role of nurse prac...
Feb 23, 2026 Registered Nurses' Union President Yvette Coffey (Registered Nurses' Union Newfoundland and Labrador/Facebook)
Nine-Year-Old from CBN Named 2026 Janeway Champion Child
A girl from Conception Bay North who was diagnosed with two serious heart defects when she was just days old is the new ambassador for the Janeway Children's Miracle Network. Karlee MacDonald needed l...
Feb 23, 2026 Karlee MacDonald (Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation/YouTube)
Swearing In Ceremony for New Board of Trade Chair and Directors Taking Place This Week
The Board of Trade will have a new chair and directors this week. Anna Cook, a corporate commercial lawyer with Cox & Palmer, will be at the helm as of Wednesday with Geoff Spencer to be sworn in as v...
Feb 23, 2026 Photo via Board of Trade Twitter.
Several Businesses, Services Closed; Residents Urged to Avoid Non-Essential Travel as Metro Digs Out
The City of St. John's has not declared a State of Emergency but it has closed all municipal offices as crews continue snow clearing efforts following several days of heavy snowfall. City hall and all...
Feb 23, 2026 (VOCM News)
Capital City Urges Residents to Stay Off Roads Monday
The City of St. John's has not declared a State of Emergency but it has closed all municipal offices as crews continue snow clearing efforts following several days of heavy snowfall. City hall and all...
Feb 22, 2026 (VOCM News)
