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Bow and Stern of Baltic III Moving Independently of Each Other After Being Battered by Weather
Another storm this week, and another on the way, is cause for concern for those involved in the Baltic III salvage operations in Cedar Cove near Lark Harbour. Heavy waves and high winds that pounded t...
Nov 13, 2025 Latest images of the Baltic III following this week's storm (Canadian Coast Guard)
Canadian Red Cross Continues Work Assisting Those Impacted by Wildfires in CBN
The Canadian Red Cross says funds raised through the We Stand On Guard Once More fundraiser will go towards meeting families where they are with the wildfire recovery. The benefit concert took place o...
Nov 13, 2025 Destruction caused by the wildfire on the Conception Bay North Shore in August (VOCM News)
CMOH Stress Importance of Vaccinations After Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status
Canada has lost its measles elimination status, following recent outbreaks in certain parts of the country. That's a concern for many in the public health field. Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ne...
Nov 13, 2025 Dr. Janice Fitzgerald (VOCM News)
Wanted Man Arrested During Traffic Stop in Mount Pearl
Metro police nabbed a man on their wanted list during a traffic stop in Mount Pearl last evening. RNC hauled the car over around 9:00 where officers determined the vehicle was not registered or insure...
Nov 13, 2025
Tacora Eyeing Manganese Potential in Stockpiled Ore at Scully Mine
A mining company in Labrador is looking at ways to upgrade the purity content of its ore to supply a critical mineral - manganese. Tacora Resources, which owns the Scully Mine in Wabush, says a compon...
Nov 12, 2025
Supreme Court to Rule Friday on Possibility of Judicial Recounts in Certain Districts
A Supreme Court judge will rule Friday whether to order a recount in one or more districts following the recent provincial election. Three applications have been filed by the losing Liberal candidates...
Nov 12, 2025 Dan Bobbett, Derek Bennett and Brian Keating in court (VOCM News)
Young Person Arrested and Charged After Alleged Threats Made Against Gander School
A young person has been arrested and charged after the RCMP allege threats were made at a school in Gander. Police were called to St. Paul's Intermediate just after 8:30 this morning. The young person...
Nov 12, 2025 St. Paul's Intermediate in Gander (via the school's Facebook page)
Study Finds Flaws in Environmental Review Process for Mining Operations as Ottawa Signals Fast Track Approach to Resource Development
A new study by Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia has found flaws in the environmental review process for mining operations in Canada. The federal government is adding mining and energy projects to t...
Nov 12, 2025 Image via Westwood et al 2025, drawing information from various government resources
Marine Atlantic Dealing with Backlogs Due to Weather Cancellations and Delays
Marine Atlantic crossings were cancelled this morning thanks to the latest storm system to cross the province, but are scheduled to depart as usual this evening. However, the next weather system headi...
Nov 12, 2025
UPDATE: Premier's Office Defends Tourism Minister Following Questions About Five-Year-Old Post
The Opposition tourism critic is concerned about opinions expressed by the tourism minister prior to being elected and appointed to the role. Andrea Barbour, who had a significant presence on social m...
Nov 12, 2025 Liberal tourism critic Bettina Ford (left) and Tourism Minister Andrea Barbour (right)
