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Opposition Questions Composition of Churchill Falls Oversight Committee
The Opposition is raising questions about those selected by government to form a committee to oversee renewed Churchill Falls negotiations. The committee includes Julia Mullaley, who previously served...
Jun 09, 2026 Fred Hutton (VOCM News file photo)
Residents Contribute to Guided Audio Tour of Hant's Harbour
A heritage group in Hants Harbour, Trinity Bay is about to launch a new guided audio tour of the town's more notable historic locations. The chair of the Willow Tree Heritage Society, Marlayne Hardy, ...
Jun 09, 2026 (Submitted photo)
Grand Falls-Windsor Loses Prominent Citizen, Former Mayor
A former mayor and Citizen of the Year in Grand Falls-Windsor has passed away. Paul Richard Hennessey passed away at the Lionel Kelland Hospice on Saturday at the age of 87. Hennessey, a local busines...
Jun 09, 2026 Paul Hennessey
Fundraiser Set in Trinity to Honour First Responder and Replace Truck
A fundraiser is planned in Trinity this summer to honour the life of a local firefighter while raising money for the volunteer fire department. The Gander cast of Come From Away will join local artist...
Jun 09, 2026 (via the Town of Trinity)
Responding Officers Describe 'Chaotic' Scene at Trial of Trio Charged with Second-Degree Murder
Police officers with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary took the stand today in the second-degree murder trial of three people accused of murdering a man on Golf Avenue in St. John's two years ago. O...
Jun 09, 2026 Accused Brad Morrell (Left) and Jason Wells (right) (VOCM News)
Barrie Ontario Pilot Charged with Fraud and Forgery After Falsely Passing Himself off as a Captain say Police
A Barrie, Ontario pilot who flew some 900 domestic and international flights, logging tens of thousands of flight hours, is facing criminal charges after passing himself off as a captain without ever ...
Jun 09, 2026 Deputy Sergeant with the Peel Regional Police, Chad Mitchell (via Peel Regional Police on YouTube)
Tech Blogger says Workers Should See AI as a 'Co-worker' Rather than Threat
The federal government has launched a national AI strategy that will ensure that Canadians are brought up to speed on the technology and integrate it into their lives. There are fears however about th...
Jun 09, 2026 (Angus Reid Institute)
Cartwright Residents Seeking Meeting with Minister After Cancellation of School Construction Contract
Residents of Cartwright gathered outside the local school this morning calling for a meeting with government on the recent decision to cancel a contract for the construction of a new school. Governmen...
Jun 09, 2026 (Photo via Sandra Mugford)
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Family of Man Who Testified at Tony Humby Trial
The family of a young man who testified against Tony Humby has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the RNC, NLHS, the Department of Health and a group home for failing to disclose information they ...
Jun 09, 2026
St. John's Councillor Tom Davis Speaking Out Following One Month Suspension
Suspended St. John's city councillor Tom Davis is shedding more light on the incident which prompted a Code of Conduct complaint against him. An investigation was launched and Davis was suspended for ...
Jun 09, 2026 Tom Davis speaking with reporters (VOCM News)
