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29-Year-Old BC Man Arrested for Graffiti in St. John's
The RNC are following through on their promised crackdown on graffiti in the metro region. A 29-year-old man was taken in by police overnight. Officers say he was spray painting a building near Bates ...
Jun 23, 2023
Canadian Forces Snowbirds Taking to CBS Skies Saturday
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are set to take off over the Town of Conception Bay South this weekend. Members of the forces landed in St. John's on Thursday ahead of the show planned for Saturday afte...
Jun 23, 2023 Captain Marc-Andr Plante
Seven Collective Agreements Ratified Between CUPE and Province
Seven collective agreements between the provincial government and CUPE have been ratified. The agreements include a two per cent wage increase each year for four years, a one-time employee recognition...
Jun 23, 2023
Residents Displaced Following Fire at Harbourview Apartments in St. John's
Some of the people displaced by fire at a 4-storey apartment building on Brazil Street in St. John's are being allowed to return home. The fire, which broke out just before 10:00 last night, was conta...
Jun 23, 2023
Search Continues in Area of Titanic Site as Coast Guard Considers Recovery
The US Coast Guard is sending its condolences to the families of the five men on board the Titan-a submersible that went missing Sunday morning while on descent to the Titanic wreck-after debris, cons...
Jun 23, 2023 US Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger
Porter Adding New Flight from St. John's to Toronto
Porter Airlines is adding a new route between St. John's and Toronto Pearson International. The service will begin on September 7 with one daily roundtrip flight. The route will also connect Porter's ...
Jun 23, 2023 (Porter Airlines)
RNC Reminding Drivers to Watch for Children as Summer Break Begins
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is reminding the public of measures that should be taken to help keep children safe this summer now that school is out. RNC Constable James Cadigan says nicer weath...
Jun 23, 2023 RNC Cst. James Cadigan (VOCM News file photo)
Province Spending $32 Million on Health Care Equipment Upgrades
The provincial government has increased the funding for the purchase of health care equipment across the province. The $32 million allotment, an increase of $5 million from last year, will be used by ...
Jun 22, 2023
US Coast Guard Confirms Debris Found Near Titanic Consistent With 'Catastrophic Loss'
The US Coast Guard confirms that the occupants of the Titan, a submersible operated by OceanGate Expeditions have passed away in what they're calling "a catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber." An ...
Jun 22, 2023 (Titan Submarine via OceanGate.)
Splash Pads, Outdoor Pools to Open in Capital City
The splash pads at the Kenmount Terrace Community Centre and Bannerman Park will open for the season tomorrow. Splash pads are in operation from 9:00 am to dusk daily. The outdoor pools at Bannerman a...
Jun 22, 2023 (Photo via City of St. John's Twitter)
