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Receding Waters at Beothuk Lake Reveal Long-Lost Surprises
Low water levels on Beothuk Lake are revealing long-lost artifacts from the region's past. Among them is the wreck of a vessel used by the Anglo-Newfoundland Development Company - also known as the A....
Oct 23, 2025 The A.N.D. Company tug, the Fleetway, which sank in Beothuk Lake in 1928 (photo by Lew Osmond)
Man Charged in East End Shooting Death Waives Preliminary Inquiry Sending Case Straight to Trial
A first-degree murder case is going straight to trial after the accused waived his right to have the evidence tested at a preliminary inquiry. Twenty-year-old Ibrahim Hussein was arrested and charged ...
Oct 23, 2025 Ibrahim Hussein in St. John's provincial court on Friday, April 11, 2025. (VOCM News/file)
Wanted Man Arrested by Bay Roberts RCMP
RCMP in Bay Roberts have arrested a man wanted on a number of charges. An arrest warrant was issued earlier this week for 22-year-old Brady Stuckless, wanted on charges of possession of stolen propert...
Oct 23, 2025 Brady Stuckless (RCMP)
False Alarms from Automatic Crash Detection Features Tying Up Emergency Responders
Automatic crash detection features on Apple iPhones and Apple watches have resulted in 18 false alarms to the St. John's Regional Fire Department in the last five months. The manager of technology and...
Oct 23, 2025 (VOCM News)
Commercial Flights Resume at Wabush Airport
Commercial flights have resumed in Labrador West after several were canceled because of a situation regarding the lack of firefighting and crash rescue services for larger aircraft. The former MHA for...
Oct 23, 2025 Wabush Airport (Transport Canada)
Derek Bennett Still Considering Whether to Request Judicial Recount
The Liberal candidate in Lewisporte-Twillingate confirms he's considering whether or not to request a judicial recount in the district. Incumbent Derek Bennett lost the district to PC candidate Mark B...
Oct 23, 2025
Urgent Care Clinic Inside New Health Hub Expected to Open Before End of Year
The new health hub in the old Costco building in the east end opened to the public this week with one of the main components, the urgent care clinic, still to come. That facility, expected to be open ...
Oct 23, 2025
Tickets for World Series Selling for Thousands of Dollars
Nobody knows just how the World Series is going to play out with the Jays having an edge in some aspects as the Dodgers in others. Los Angeles is an early favourite to repeat but Toronto has a stellar...
Oct 23, 2025 Trey Yesavage warms up in the bullpen (VOCM News)
Man Facing Several Charges After Crashing Car on Burin Peninsula Highway
A 65-year-old man is in trouble with the law after crashing his vehicle on the Burin Peninsula Highway, refusing a breath test, and resisting arrest. The incident happened Tuesday night around 7:45. A...
Oct 23, 2025
NL MPs Lock Horns in House of Commons
Two Newfoundland MPs sparred on the floor of the House of Commons in Ottawa this week, arguing over the use of food banks. Conservative MP Carol Anstey brought up the issue, claiming the Liberals are ...
Oct 23, 2025 Joanne Thompson and Carol Anstey in the House of Commons (CPAC)
