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Smaller Tent Encampment Disbanded in Downtown St. John's
The fledgling tent encampment south of the old Grace Hospital didn't last long. The property owner, government, complained to the RNC who, acting under provincial law, asked the inhabitants to leave t...
Jun 26, 2024 A tent encampment at the site of the old Grace hospital in 2024 (VOCM News)
Commercial Cod Fishery to Resume for First Time Since 1992 Moratorium
There will be a commercial cod fishery this year, the first one since the 1992 moratorium. The federal government has labelled it a "historic decision." The total allowable catch will be 18,000 tonnes...
Jun 26, 2024
American Fugitive Convicted of Sex Crimes Against Minor Arrested in Carbonear
An American fugitive convicted of sex crimes against a minor has been taken into police custody in Carbonear. Robert Andrew Land was wanted by police in the United States for violating the conditions ...
Jun 26, 2024
NL Hydro Working to Restore Power to Lab West
NL Hydro is still working to restore power to all customers in Labrador West. They're asking people who do have power-most of Labrador City-to reduce the load on the system by using less power than th...
Jun 26, 2024
All Hydro Personnel Evacuated From Churchill Falls
No structures in Churchill Falls have been touched by the wildfire, even though it has crossed the Churchill River. Everyone has now been evacuated from the town. Premier Andrew Furey believes they ha...
Jun 26, 2024 NL Hydro CEO Jennifer Williams
31-Year-Old Arrested for Assault at Home in Downtown St. John's
A man was injured after being assaulted at a residence downtown St. John's around suppertime yesterday. The RNC say he suffered injuries to his head and face. They arrested a 31-year-old man, and held...
Jun 26, 2024
Town of Lewisporte Frustrated by Closure of Scotiabank Branch
The Town of Lewisporte is frustrated with the closure of the Scotiabank branch. The bank announced last fall that they would be closing various branches across the province, causing concerns from many...
Jun 26, 2024
Atlantic Premiers Talk Wildfires, Economy and Health Care During Virtual Meeting
The Council of Atlantic Premiers met virtually yesterday to discuss various issues of importance to the region. Top of mind during the meeting was the wildfires affecting the Churchill Falls area. The...
Jun 26, 2024 (Photo via NS Premier Tim Houston Twitter.)
Province Wasting Money to Sponsor English Soccer Team: Wakeham
The opposition leader calls government's decision to sponsor an English soccer team nothing but a waste of money. Players with Barrow AFC, a professional football team in the UK, will don the province...
Jun 26, 2024
Quirke Sentenced to 5.5 Years in 2021 Stabbing Death at St. John's Boarding House
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for a fatal stabbing in a downtown St. John's boarding house more than three years ago. Forty-two-year-old Rayna Dove was stabbe...
Jun 25, 2024 David Quirke is shown in Supreme Court shortly before being sentenced today. (VOCM News)
