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Justice Minister Declines Comment On Issues Delaying Murder Trial
The Justice Minister dodged questions on ankle monitors and court translators in the House of Assembly yesterday, citing an ongoing trial for her inability to comment even generally. NDP MHA Sheilagh ...
Apr 28, 2026 (VOCM News)
No Movement on Talks with Ottawa About Pharmacare, says Health Minister
The province's health minister says they are still waiting on Ottawa to resume talks for participation in the national Pharmacare program. Lela Evans says a program was negotiated with a handful of ot...
Apr 28, 2026 Minister Lela Evans (VOCM News)
Police Training Taking Place in Rabbittown Today
Don't be alarmed if you see an increased police presence in and around Kelly's Brook Park and along Newtown Road in the capital city today. RNC is participating in regularly-scheduled tactical trainin...
Apr 28, 2026 (VOCM News)
Ottawa to Deliver Spring Economic Statement Today
The federal government is bringing down its spring fiscal update today. It comes just one day after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the creation of a sovereign wealth fund for so-called 'nation-b...
Apr 28, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney (CPAC)
NLHS Addressing Issues with New MyChart App
Some people are reporting errors or omissions on the new MyChart health app, however the health authority says it is aware of one clerical error identified over the weekend. NL Health Services says it...
Apr 28, 2026 The MyChart app (NL Health Services)
Tickets for The Chicks On Sale at Noon
Tickets to one of the biggest events of the summer go on sale today. The Chicks are headlining the Churchill Park Music Festival on July 18, with Elle King announced as one of the opening acts. A limi...
Apr 28, 2026
Latest Fuel Prices for Tuesday, April 28, 2026
There's hardly any change in the price of gas, but all other fuels are down this morning. Diesel drops 4.3 cents in all areas. Furnace oil is down by about 3.7 cents per litre. Stove oil in Labrador W...
Apr 28, 2026 (VOCM News file photo)
Man Wearing Old RNC Coat and Carrying Weapons, Charged in Nine Break Ins in CBN says RCMP
A man who is no stranger to RCMP has been arrested after police received a report of two people in Western Bay in possession of firearms. RCMP say 39-year-old Justin Murphy has been arrested and charg...
Apr 27, 2026 Harbour Grace RCMP detachment (via Google Street View)
Rabies Confirmed in Arctic Fox Killed Near Nain
An Arctic fox recently killed near Nain has tested positive for rabies. The carcass of the animal was collected by a conservation officer with the Nunatsiavut Government and sent off for testing - the...
Apr 27, 2026 (photo: Pierre Dunant via Hinterland Who's Who)
RCMP Investigating Circumstances After Dead Dogs Found in St. George's
RCMP in Bay St. George are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two dogs. The animals' remains were discovered near the recreation complex on Diamond Court in St. George's on Frid...
Apr 27, 2026
