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U.S. President says Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran 'Very Much in Effect'
Just hours after scolding Israel and Iran for failing to adhere to a cease-fire, U.S. President Donald Trump says a ceasefire between the two countries is now "very much in effect." It's a turnaround ...
Jun 24, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with reporters on board Air Force One (via the White House on youtube)
Nature Conservancy Accepts Major Gift of Land from Danny and Elizabeth Williams
Former Premier Danny Williams has donated a parcel of his family's land to the Nature Conservancy of Canada. The 185 acre plot of land, which is located just north of the town of St. Catherines, has b...
Jun 24, 2025 (Submitted/David Sturge)
Temperatures Forecast to Rise Tomorrow but NL to Avoid Heat Wave Hitting Ontario, Quebec
Punishing temperatures aren't letting up in Central Canada during a record-breaking heat wave and while temperatures will warm up in Newfoundland tomorrow, no heat warnings are expected. Environment C...
Jun 24, 2025 (Photo via City of St. John's.)
Province Announces Income Support Changes Effective September 1st
Increased monthly support, more money for housing and a back-to-school benefit are among the changes the province is making to the income support program starting this September. The changes are part ...
Jun 24, 2025 Jamie Korab (VOCM News)
Bannerman Park Goers Ask City to Reconsider Placement of Lighted St. John's Sign
The co-chair of the Bannerman Park Foundation is asking city council to reconsider a decision to install a landmark sign in the park. The city will spend about $85,000 on an illuminated sign measuring...
Jun 24, 2025 Shannie Duff and others protesting Bannerman Park sign (VOCM News)
Teen Sent to Hospital After Hit and Run in Paradise
The RNC is investigating a hit and run in Paradise that sent a teenage boy to hospital with minor injuries early yesterday morning. RNC say the incident occurred around 1:30 Monday morning on Lanark D...
Jun 24, 2025
Injured Salmon Angler Airlifted to Hospital in Gander
A salmon angler who injured himself while fishing alone near Two-Mile Falls on Burlington Brook in central Newfoundland had to be airlifted out for medical treatment. The man reached out to emergency ...
Jun 24, 2025 (File photo: Government of Canada. 103 Search and Rescue (SAR) Squadron)
Fundraising Concert for St. Paul's Anglican Church This Weekend
One of the province's most iconic and treasured buildings is in need of costly repairs and the St. Paul's fundraising committee is hosting an event this weekend to help with the cost. Images of colour...
Jun 24, 2025 St. Paul's Anglican Church, Trinity (via Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Northwest River in Terra Nova Park Open This Weekend for Salmon Fishing
The Northwest River in Terra Nova National Park is being opened this weekend for a limited recreational salmon fishery. Parks Canada says the fishery will be open from this Saturday until July 31, wit...
Jun 24, 2025
Last Week's Evacuation Order Issued for Various Safety Reasons, says Badger Mayor
The mayor of Badger says evacuation orders are issued not just to ensure the safety of residents, but the safety of first responders as well. A wildfire burning near Badger is no longer considered to ...
Jun 24, 2025 The fire in Badger in mid-June (Grand Falls-Windsor Fire Chief/Facebook)
