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Trailblazing Mayor Shares a Lifetime of Memories in New Book
A trailblazing municipal politician has just published her memoir at the age of 91. Priscilla Boutcher served more than two decades on the Corner Brook city council as mayor, deputy mayor and councilo...
Nov 02, 2025 Priscilla Boutcher (via Coleman's)
Man Arrested After Early Morning Altercation on George Street
A man is in custody after a dust-up on George Street in the wee hours. RNC arrested the 33-year-old on the spot and charged him with assault, damaging property, and assault on a peace officer. He will...
Nov 02, 2025
Man Facing Charges After Overnight Break-Ins and Crash in Paradise
A man is in plenty of trouble with the law after police responded to a residential break-in in Paradise and a motor vehicle collision. The RNC, who were on the scene at about 1:00 this morning, locate...
Nov 02, 2025
Dodgers Rally to Win World Series in Extra Innings
It was not to be as the Dodgers rallied off closer Jeff Hoffman to win game seven of the World Series in extra innings. Toronto led for most of the night but Los Angeles came alive late to claim their...
Nov 02, 2025 (Los Angeles Dodgers / Facebook)
Paul Lane to be Next Speaker of the House of Assembly
Paul Lane will be the next Speaker of the House of Assembly. His was the only name submitted for election to the position, which will happen Monday. It will be the first order of business after the le...
Nov 02, 2025 Paul Lane
New Mural in Centennial Park Pays Tribute to Mi'kmaw Heritage
The city of Mount Pearl will unveil a new mural today that they say acts as a tribute to the presence and contributions of Indigenous peoples in their community. The mural was commissioned by the city...
Nov 02, 2025
A Life-Saving Reminder as Daylight Saving Time Ends
As people take time to change the time on their clocks today the St. John's Regional Fire Department is also urging them to check their smoke detectors. The department says when clocks fall back or sp...
Nov 02, 2025 Make sure to check your smoke detectors along with your clocks this weekend.
This Library Program is Music to Patrons' Ears
Provincial libraries are a good place to pick up books, but the services provided are expanding beyond the written word. According to Emma Craig, a regional librarian at the A.C. Hunter Library in St....
Nov 01, 2025 Via Google Maps
RNCA Outlines Pressing Issues for New Minister
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association says is it eager to meet with the newly-appointed Justice Minister to discuss a number of pressing issues. RNCA President Staff Sergeant Mike Summers sa...
Nov 01, 2025 RNCA president Staff Sergeant Mike Summers (VOCM News file photo)
Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday Morning
It's that time of year again - the clocks "fall back" this weekend. The clocks will go back one hour as of 2:00 am Sunday, giving an extra hour of sleep for many. Dr. Milena Pavlova, a neurologist and...
Nov 01, 2025
