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SJRFD Responds to House Fire in St. John's East End
First responders were called to the scene of a house fire in the east end of St. John's today. Smoke was seen coming from a house on Leonard Street, just off Hussey Drive near Torbay Road. The RNC, St...
Jan 10, 2026 First responders at the scene of a fire on Leonard Street (VOCM).
Flu Cases on the Rise, Vaccine Uptake Still Too Low
Public health has seen an uptick in people getting their flu vaccine, but it would like to see that number climb higher. Just before Christmas, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald ur...
Jan 10, 2026 Dr. Janice Fitzgerald (VOCM News)
A Banner Year on the High Seas for Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism
The cruise ship industry had a banner year in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2025, and that momentum doesn't look like it will be slowing down any time soon. Katelyn Budgell, the managing director with ...
Jan 10, 2026 Kaettlyn Budgell, Cruise NL (submitted photo)
Multiple Violations Lead to Arrest of Paradise Driver
Metro police nabbed a man in Paradise last night who had no business being behind the wheel. The RNC got a call from a concerned citizen about an erratic driver on Lanark Drive in Paradise at about 9:...
Jan 10, 2026
March of Dimes Brings Stroke Support Program to Clarenville
The March of Dimes Canada's After Stroke program is expanding to Clarenville. The program provides information and support to stroke patients to help with their recovery. Volunteer Engagement Coordina...
Jan 10, 2026 (Photo via March of Dimes)
Local Sports History Comes Alive at Stephenville Dome
An organizer of an initiative to recognize athletes and their achievements in the Bay St. George area is pleased with progress on the project so far. Bill Hynes runs the BSG Sport Recognition page on ...
Jan 10, 2026 Bay St. George Sports Recognition is displayed at the Stephenville Dome (via Facebook).
RNC Move in for High-Risk Arrest After Shots Fired
A man is in the lockup after police did what they call a high-risk traffic stop, marking the conclusion of an incident which may have begun with somebody being shot at several miles away. The RNC got ...
Jan 10, 2026
Threats at CBS Residence Lead to Arrest
A man who was making threats at a residence in Conception Bay South late yesterday afternoon has been arrested. RNC say the suspect, a 48-year-old, was intoxicated. He spent several hours at the hospi...
Jan 10, 2026 (VOCM News)
Woman Arrested for Threats Following Disturbance at Retirement Home
A woman was removed from a retirement home in Paradise last night after things got a little feisty. The RNC were called in at about 7:00 after a woman started causing a ruckus. By the time the 62-year...
Jan 10, 2026
New Podcast Aims to Shake Up Provincial Political Chatter
A local journalist and a former politician are joining forces with a new podcast. The Honourable and the Hack features Alex Bill, the editor of allNewfoundlandLabrador, and former provincial cabinet m...
Jan 10, 2026 Andrew Parsons via Facebook announcing his resignation, May 1, 2025
