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SUV Stopped for Driving at More than 60 km/h Over the Speed Limit
RCMP in Bonavista seized an SUV on the weekend, clocked at more than 60 km/h over the posted speed limit. RCMP spotted the vehicle on the highway near Little Catalina on Saturday night driving at spee...
Jun 08, 2026 (Bonavista RCMP)
Environment Canada Predicting Warmer, Dryer Summer for Most of NL
You'd be forgiven if you thought the province was in for a cool, wet summer, but Environment Canada says its forecast models for the next couple of months shows lower than average precipitation and wa...
Jun 08, 2026 (VOCM News)
Cool Today, Warm for Remainder of Week for Most of Island
Another cool day is in the forecast today, but things will start to look up this week. Environment Canada meteorologist Justin Boudreau says while temperatures drop into the single digits today, thing...
Jun 08, 2026
Ground Search and Rescue Volunteers Save Man Struggling in Pond
Natuashish Ground Search and Rescue helped to rescue a swimmer in distress on the weekend. RCMP received a report Saturday evening that someone was in the water on Sango Pond and yelling for help whil...
Jun 08, 2026 Google Maps
Man Facing Weapons Charges After Search of Home on Watson Street
A 38-year-old man has been charged with weapons-related offences following his arrest in St. John's over the weekend. RNC were contacted on May 27th about a man in possession of firearms. An investiga...
Jun 08, 2026 (VOCM News)
St. John's Lawyer Launches New Firm Focused on Workplace Harassment Investigations
A local criminal defence lawyer is expanding her practice to address the rising number of cases involving harassment and misconduct in the workplace. Rosellen Sullivan has launched a new firm, Sulliva...
Jun 08, 2026 Rosellen Sullivan (Sullivan Breen Defence)
Funds Raised During Janeway Telethon to Help Purchase Equipment Like MRI Goggles
The Janeway Foundation is offering its thanks to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador following another successful Children's Miracle Network telethon. The 42nd annual event raised over $2.8 millio...
Jun 08, 2026 MRI goggles being used in Toronto (Photo via Toronto Sick Kids)
RNC Seize Millions of Contraband Cigarettes in Lab West
An Ontario man has been arrested and charged after over $2-million worth of contraband cigarettes were seized near Labrador West. The RNC were called on Friday to reports of a single-vehicle collision...
Jun 08, 2026 Police seized millions of contraband cigarettes in Labrador West (RNC)
Pasadena to Receive Funding for Ballpark Upgrades Through Jays Care Program
The ball field in Pasadena will be getting some TLC thanks to funding from the Toronto Blue Jays' charitable affiliate. The west coast town was named as one of the recipients of funding from the Jays ...
Jun 08, 2026 (Pasadena Pirates/Facebook)
Port of Argentia Meets with American Officials on Renewable Energy
The CEO of the Port of Argentia recently met with officials from the New England states focused on renewable energy - and wind power in particular. The port is already serving as a storage area for mo...
Jun 08, 2026 Monopiles being delivered to the Port of Argentia (via Port of Argentia)
