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Stanley Cup Coming to Galway
The most prestigious prize in all of hockey will be in St. John's later this week. The Stanley Cup will be at the Tim Hortons in Galway between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. Thursday night. The location earned t...
Oct 21, 2025 Newfoundlander Alex Newhook hoisting the Stanley Cup over his head after the Avalanche won in 2022 (Photo via NHL Twitter.)
Moose Captured on Camera at St. John's International
Two unlikely travellers were recently captured on camera at St. John's International Airport. Two moose, a cow and calf, were spotted by the airport's security camera on the median at the airport park...
Oct 21, 2025 Moose captured on camera at St. John's International Airport (via Facebook)
Protect NL Members in Court in Connection with Protest in Confederation Parking Lot
The trial for members of the Protect NL group involved in a protest outside Confederation Building last year began in provincial court this morning. There was an immediate flood of emotion in the cour...
Oct 21, 2025 Brenda Lee Kitchen (left) and Jennifer Whiteway of Protect NL (VOCM News)
Drought Conditions Continue, Some Accumulating Rainfall Forecast for this Weekend
An alarming drop in precipitation levels across most of the province continues, and while the entire province needs a good downpour, some small amount of relief may be in the forecast for late this we...
Oct 21, 2025 Low water levels at North Pond which serves Torbay (Town of Torbay)
Grocery Prices Contribute to Higher Inflation
Inflation rose 2.4 per cent on a year-over-year basis in September, up from a 1.9 per cent increase in August. Consumers paid 4.0 per cent more year over year for food purchased from stores in Septemb...
Oct 21, 2025
Five Sent to Hospital After Seven Car Pile Up on Outer Ring Road
Five people were taken to hospital as the result of a seven vehicle pile up on the Outer Ring Road at the height of this morning's commute. The collision occurred around 8:00 this morning in the eastb...
Oct 21, 2025
Most Operations Suspended at Wabush Airport Due to Shortage of Emergency Crews
Flights in and out of Wabush have been suspended until further notice because of a lack of firefighting and crash rescue services. It's one of the busier airports in the province as it also serves min...
Oct 21, 2025 Wabush Airport (Transport Canada)
RNCA Seeking Greater Compensation When Contract Negotiations Resume
The President of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association says they'll be looking for greater compensation for officers when contract negotiations resume next year. The federal government has u...
Oct 21, 2025
Bay Roberts RCMP Hoping to Speak with Woman in Relation to Investigation
RCMP in Bay Roberts are asking for the public's help in identifying a woman that they believe may have information related to an ongoing criminal investigation. Police have released two video images o...
Oct 21, 2025 Bay Roberts RCMP are hoping to speak with this woman. (RCMP)
Applications Now Open for Collision Clinic Enriching Lives Giveaway
For the 22nd year in a row, Collision Clinic will be giving an early Christmas gift to someone in need of a vehicle. Every year, workers at the company volunteer their time to restore a damaged vehicl...
Oct 21, 2025
