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NL Health Lifts Mandatory Masking Rules in Clinical Areas
NL Health Services has lifted its mandatory masking requirements. As of today, it is no longer mandatory for people to wear a mask in clinical areas of health care facilities. However, people who are ...
Apr 01, 2026
Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect Today, Falling Short of Living Wage, Advocates Say
The province's lowest paid workers get an increase in pay today, but one advocacy group says it's still nowhere near the living wage. As of today, the minimum wage in Newfoundland and Labrador increas...
Apr 01, 2026
RNC Say Man Tried to Bite Officers During Arrest After Bus Damage Report
A man has been arrested and charged following an unusual incident in the capital city's west end on Monday. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary was called to the intersection of Topsail Road and Burge...
Apr 01, 2026
Long-Awaited Trial Opens in Disappearance of Jennifer Hillier-Penney
The first-degree murder trial for Dean Penney is scheduled to begin today with jury selection in Corner Brook Supreme Court. The St. Anthony man, now 53, is accused of killing his estranged wife, 38-y...
Apr 01, 2026 Dean Penney (VOCM News)
PCs, Liberals Trade Blame Over Housing Crisis
Debate ramped up once again in the House of Assembly over the NL Housing Corporation file - after yet another scathing report from the Auditor General. The PC's put the blame squarely on the Liberals,...
Apr 01, 2026 The House of Assembly, March 2026 (HoA)
Dawson Mercer Sets Franchise Ironman Mark with New Jersey Devils
Bay Roberts native Dawson Mercer is officially the ironman of the New Jersey Devils. Mercer stepped onto the ice last night for his 402nd consecutive game - breaking the previous franchise record. Mer...
Apr 01, 2026 Dawson Mercer (@NJDevils Photo)
Gas Up 8.5 Cents, Breaks $2 Barrier in Metro
For the first time since 2022, the price of gas in this province has surpassed the $2 dollar mark. The PUB, which is now adjusting the price of most fuels five days a week, put the price of gas up ano...
Apr 01, 2026 A sampling of gas prices in the metro area as of April 1st (VOCM News)
No April Fools Joke: Metro Schools Closed as Latest Spring Storm Hits
It's no April Fools joke - parts of the island are in for another helping of snow today. Schools in the metro region will be closed for the day. Information of closures and cancellations can be found ...
Apr 01, 2026 A generic image of the Trans Canada near Butterpot Provincial Park in snowy conditions (RCMP)
Harry Phillips, NL Man Who Sold First-Ever Ford Mustang, Passes Away
The Newfoundland man who sold the first-ever Ford Mustang has passed away. Harry Phillips, better known by the nickname Herk, passed away last Friday at the age of 91. Phillips, a career salesman, hol...
Mar 31, 2026 Harry Phillips posing with the very first Ford Mustang, which he sold back in 1964. (Via the Send Harry to Henry Facebook page)
Island Furniture gets $25K Purolator Grant to Boost Awareness
Newfoundland not-for-profit Island Furniture has received a $25,000 grant from Purolator. The money is being given to the business through the True North Small Business Grant Contests. The social ente...
Mar 31, 2026
