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St. John’s, NL – A shelter in place advisory has been issued for several key facilities in the city, including the Health Sciences Centre, Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine, and the Animal Resources Centre. The advisory also applies to the new mental health facility adjacent to these buildings. The public is being asked not to

As election campaigns ramp up, communities across Canada become dotted with campaign signs. These signs, a long-standing fixture in political races, are meant to increase name recognition, show support, and create a sense of momentum. But as campaigns evolve and voters become more digitally engaged, many are questioning whether election signs still hold any real

St. John’s City Council has approved in principle a new 78-unit apartment building at 5–7 Little Street, developed by Nevida Properties Inc. The five-storey building will feature a mix of 40 one-bedroom units, 8 two-bedroom units, and 30 micro-units, along with 54 parking spaces. Council’s housing lead Ron Ellsworth highlighted the need to address the

NATUASHISH, NL  — The Natuashish RCMP is investigating a suspected case of arson following a house fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Police responded to a report of a fire at a residence on Pokue Street shortly after 2:15 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found the home fully engulfed in flames. The homeowner was

On April 9, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Finance Minister Siobhan Coady tabled the provincial budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Framed by economic uncertainty both locally and globally, the budget emphasizes investments in health, education, infrastructure, and affordability measures—while opting for a moderate deficit to support public services and cost-of-living relief. Economic Overview The province

ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating a weapons offence following an early morning shooting in the capital city. At approximately 4 a.m. today, patrol officers responded to reports of gunshots in the Druken Crescent area. Upon arrival, officers discovered that multiple rounds had been fired at a residence, causing damage to

If you’ve glanced at a voter’s guide recently and wondered whether your ballot had accidentally been printed on a roll of wallpaper, you may have encountered the latest democratic marvel: The Longest Ballot Committee. Born of frustration, satire, and a serious challenge to the status quo, the Longest Ballot Committee is turning heads—and turning ballots

St. John’s, NL – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is actively searching for 19-year-old Ibrahim Hussein of St. John’s in connection with a homicide that occurred in the city’s east end Monday night. At approximately 9:15 p.m. on April 8, RNC officers responded to a weapons offence in progress near Watson Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered

Memorial University has issued another apology as it confirms the reinstatement of the Ode to Newfoundland at its upcoming spring convocation ceremonies. University President Jennifer Lokash told VOCM News that the institution regrets the confusion caused by the previous removal of the Ode. She clarified that the decision to exclude the Ode was made under