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Boating Season Reminder: Remember to Wear a Life Jacket
It's boating season, and while there are many checks people can do to improve their chances on the water their number one priority, according to the Head of the School of Maritime Studies Kris Drodge,...
Jul 05, 2026
Man Dead After TCH Crash Near Hillview
One man is dead after a motor vehicle collision near Hillview. RCMP are investigating the incident that shut down the TCH yesterday for several hours. The collision happened between an SUV and a comme...
Jul 05, 2026 (VOCM News)
MusicNL Releases Lineup of over 40 Artists for October
The local music industry is gearing up for the annual Music NL Week this October, and the professional opportunities that could come with it. The event is happening at various venues in downtown St. J...
Jul 05, 2026
Limited Access to St. John's Facilities as Japanese Beetle Eradication Continues
Access to some facilities in St. John's tomorrow will be limited as the city and government spreads insecticide to rid the area of the Japanese Beetle. A portion of Bowring Park will be closed from th...
Jul 05, 2026 Japanese Beetle (Via Government of Canada)
Man Charged in Connection With Cochrane Pond Fire
Extra police patrols in the Cochrane Pond Park area this weekend after several fires have paid off. The RNC arrested a man this morning after spotting a man intentionally setting fire to a vehicle. Po...
Jul 05, 2026 (RNC)
Bigger Turnout Expected for MASS 2026 due to Increased Arctic Sovereignty Interest
With a more recent focus on federal expenditures and Arctic sovereignty, Kris Drodge - Head of the School of Maritime Studies - says this will be a big year for the Maritime and Arctic Security and Sa...
Jul 05, 2026 Master Mariner Captain Kris Drodge (VOCM News)
Kelligrews Soiree in Full Swing
One of the larger community festivals in the province is in full swing. The Kelligrews Soiree began with a beach party at Topsail Beach Friday night with many more events throughout Conception Bay Sou...
Jul 05, 2026 (Via 2025 Conception Bay South Kelligrews Soiree on Facebook.)
Man Arrested for Common Assault in Goulds After Dropped 911 Call
A call to 911 in the overnight hours was quickly aborted by the caller before any detail was passed along but police tracked down the location and ended up making an arrest. RNC arrested a 39-year-old...
Jul 05, 2026 (VOCM News)
Canada Out of the World Cup After Gallant Run
Canada made a gallant run at it with a glorious chance to open the scoring in the first half, but Morocco scored early in the second on a free kick to move on to the quarter finals. It was only the se...
Jul 05, 2026 (via Soccer Canada on Facebook)
RCMP Seek Public's Help in Finding Stolen Boat and Trailer
Bonavista RCMP are looking for the person responsible for the theft of a boat and trailer in Trinity. The boat, which is a 17-foot Ocean Fisher pleasure craft, and its galvanized trailer disappeared b...
Jul 05, 2026 (Submitted)
