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86-Year-Old Retired Police Officer Begins Cross-Country 'Bucket List' Drive from St. John's
An 86-year-old retired police officer is embarking on what he calls a "bucket list" solo drive across the country today. Chuck Gouett of Ontario leaves from St. John's this morning, bound for Victoria...
Jun 10, 2026 L to R: Sergeant Major Stephen Archibald,
Chuck Gouett and
Assistant Commissioner Pat Cahill, Commanding Officer, RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador. (Submitted)
Speeding Without a Full License Lands 22-Year-Old in Hot Water
A 22-year-old with only his permit in hand is facing several tickets after speeding along Commonwealth Avenue in Mount Pearl last night. Police spotted the motorcycle around 11:30, speeding past offic...
Jun 10, 2026 (RNC)
Incident at Topsail Road Grocery Store Not Criminal in Nature say Police
The RNC has confirmed that an incident which occurred at the Sobey's on Topsail Road last week was not criminal in nature. First responders rushed to the scene last Thursday following reports of a med...
Jun 10, 2026 RNC investigating a violent incident outside the Sobey's on Topsail Road (VOCM News)
Deputy Mayor Ellsworth Defends Cost of Harassment Investigation into Councillor Davis
St. John's Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworth is speaking out after questions were raised about a Code of Conduct investigation launched against Councillor Tom Davis. Davis was suspended from council for a mo...
Jun 10, 2026
Police Arrest Armed Passenger Who Fled Taxi Without Paying
A 36-year-old man was arrested after pulling a weapon on a taxi driver instead of paying the fare. Police were called just around 10:00 last night, after several men left a taxi without paying near Un...
Jun 10, 2026
Ferry Strike Threat Prompts Backup Plans for Churchill Park Music Festival
The potential for a service disruption on the Gulf run is of particular concern to a local concert promoter. Next month's Churchill Park Music Festival has a star-studded lineup from the Chicks and Ke...
Jun 10, 2026 Matchbox Twenty performs at the Churchill Park Music Festival in 2022
Police Arrest Man for Rummaging Through Vehicles at Health Sciences Centre
One man has been arrested after he was found rummaging through parked cars at the Health Science Centre yesterday morning. Police were patrolling the area just before 10:00 a.m. when they spotted a se...
Jun 10, 2026
Latest Fuel Prices for Wednesday, June 10, 2026
There were minimal changes in the prices of all fuels this morning. Gas jumped by nearly a cent and a half at midnight. Diesel is up by nearly a cent on the island, with a minimal change in Labrador W...
Jun 10, 2026 (VOCM News)
UPDATE: Veteran's Memorial Reopens Following 'Very Serious' Collision
The Veteran's Memorial Highway has reopened to traffic after its closure this morning following a collision. RCMP thank the public for their patience, understanding and cooperation. There is no immedi...
Jun 09, 2026 (VOCM News)
Police Operation Underway in Carbonear
There is an increased police presence in Carbonear this evening as RCMP conduct an operation in Gilmour Place in the town. RCMP do not believe there is an immediate threat to the general public, howev...
Jun 09, 2026 Harbour Grace RCMP detachment (via Google Street View)
