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Longtime Cabinet Ministers Steve Crocker and John Haggie Not

Two more longtime Liberal cabinet ministers will not be running in the upcoming provincial election. Steve Crocker, who is the current minister of industry, energy, and technology,

NL''s Supply of Community Housing Well Behind Rest of Canada

A new report has found that Newfoundland and Labrador lags well behind the rest of the country in terms of the supply of community housing. The Community Foundation of Newfoundland

Cause of House Fire Not Believed to be

The RNC say a fire that extensively damaged a home on Carrick Drive early this morning is not believed to be suspicious in nature. The fire broke out around 3:30 in the morning and caused extensive damage to the house and a

Kruger Lays Out $700 m Plan to Revitalize and Secure Corner

Kruger Pulp and Paper has informed its employees of a comprehensive diversification strategy to secure the future of Corner Brook Pulp and Paper – contingent on support from a variety of

NLHS Renovating Mundy Pond Clinic to Cater to

NL Health Services says renovations are being carried out to its building on Mundy Pond Road to better accommodate the services provided there. Last week, city council approved an application from Morgan Enterprises Limited

High School Principal Suing Local Social Media

The principal of Holy Trinity High School is suing online influencer Dana Metcalfe over a barrage of disturbing and alleged defamatory comments made about him on social media. Trevor Taylor''s lawsuit claims Metcalfe mounted a campaign

Number of Forest Fires in NL Triple Total Reported in 2024

We''re only about halfway into the forest fire season but already Newfoundland and Labrador has about triple the number of fires over last year. There were 51 forest fires in all of 2024 but there

Musgrave Harbour Residents Won''t be

The Ragged Harbour fire burning near Musgrave Harbour has not grown in any appreciable way today, and officials remain hopeful that cooler temperatures and some rain in the forecast will help in their efforts to knock down the 1700

At least 1 dead in small-plane crash near Deer Lake, N.L.,

At least one person is dead after a small plane crashed Saturday at 5:30 p.m. NT near the airport in Deer Lake, N.L., a town of about 5,000 people in western Newfoundland. RCMP confirmed

Man Facing Slew of Charges After Incident in Centre City

A man will appear in court today on serious charges following an incident in centre city yesterday morning. The 30-year-old has been charged with forcible confinement, assault causing bodily

''Not a Good Look'': Government Under Fire for Delay in

Childcare advocates are slamming the government for not being "ready" to release more childcare spaces in the province. On Friday Education Minister Bernard Davis released several spaces

Mayor and Deputy Mayor Meet with Displaced Musgrave Harbour

Rain overnight has greatly improved efforts to fight a fire that forced the evacuation of Musgrave Harbour. Fire Duty Officer Wes Morgan says the smoke has dissipated significantly, allowing

NLHS Provides Look at New Morgue Facility

The morgue at HSC (VOCM News) The province''s newly renovated and expanded morgue was officially unveiled to the public Friday with a media tour of the facility. The new morgue, which has been in operation at the Health

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Margaret and Wallace McCain Family

The provincial government is partnering with the M argaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation to help evaluate the current pre-kindergarten program, develop a professional learning and curriculum program and incorporate more

Hogan Pulls Plug on Controversial Ministers'' Departure Allowance

Premier John Hogan says the transitional allowance policy that was approved by cabinet earlier this year has been rescinded. CBC first reported the news earlier today that the policy, which

Feasibility Study Next Step in Possible Expansion

Torbay Mayor Craig Scott (VOCM News) Torbay Mayor Craig Scott says it''s difficult to live in the region without a vehicle or without access to one, so they are going to look at some possibilities. Most people work in St. John''s or

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