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High Speed Leads to Immediate Impoundment for Teen Driver
An 18-year-old is without their license after getting caught speeding at 160 km per hour along the TCH. The RNC stopped the driver around suppertime just west of Corner Brook yesterday. Their license ...
May 17, 2026 RNC stopped an eighteen-year-old driver for speeding at 160 km per hour, just west of Corner Brook (via RNC).
World Bee Day Celebrated With Special Labyrinth Walk in St Johns
Today is World Bee Day and St. John's area residents are being invited to show their support for bees and other pollinators by joining in a free Labyrinth Walk at the Anglican Cathedral. The church ha...
May 17, 2026 (Yellow-banded bumble bee. Photo via Government of Canada.)
Legendary Voice of Dr Hook Passes Away After Long Illness
The lead vocalist from the band Dr. Hook has died. Dennis Locorriere, aged 76, passed away after a long battle with kidney disease. Locorriere was best known for singing with the band Dr Hook and The ...
May 17, 2026 Dennis Locorriere, lead singer of Dr. Hook, passed away on May 16th (@DrHookOfficial on X).
Twillingate Doctor Says New System Is a Game Changer for Patient Care
One rural emergency room doctor says the implementation of CorCare has been beneficial in helping care for people outside the province. Both Ontario and Alberta use CorCare and its provider, Epic. Any...
May 17, 2026 Notre Dame Bay Memorial Hospital, Twillingate (VOCM News)
Labrador Residents Reminded of Fire Safety Rules as Season Opens
Forest fire season is now in effect in Labrador, and that means changes to some of the rules. Permits are not required for campfires, however, government says anyone planning outdoor or backyard fires...
May 17, 2026 (File photo)
Presumptive Hantavirus Case Reported Among Canadians Returning From Cruise
One of four Canadians isolating on Vancouver Island after disembarking from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak on board is said to have tested presumptive positive for the rare human-spread stra...
May 17, 2026 BC public health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry (CPAC)
Mount Pearl Woman Arrested After Alleged Assault on Police Officers
A 55-year-old woman is in custody after allegedly assaulting police officers in Mount Pearl last night. The incident happened over the supper hour, when police were called to a home in the city for a ...
May 17, 2026 (VOCM News)
St. John's Expects Ten Thousand More Cruise Visitors This Year
The capital city is expecting nearly ten thousand more cruise ship passengers to visit the region this year compared to last. A total of 39 cruise ships are scheduled to visit the capital this season ...
May 16, 2026 The cruise ship Arcadia visiting St. John's, September 30, 2025 (VOCM News)
Provincial Funding Boosts Foster Care Recruitment Efforts in Labrador
The provincial government is providing the Foster Families Association with funds to hire an additional staff member to help them identify foster care needs - particularly in Labrador. Executive Direc...
May 16, 2026 Kelli Hodder (VOCM News/File photo)
Drag Superstar Jimbo Brings Big Looks and Big Laughs to St Johns Pride
One of the world's biggest stars in Drag is going to be in St. John's as part of Pride celebrations next month. Jimbo, a Canadian designer and drag performer who was featured in Canada's Drag Race, an...
May 16, 2026 Jimbo (submitted)
