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NL Hydro says 'No Expense' Spared in Parsing Through Hydro MOU
NL Hydro says it's sparing no expense in the process of finalizing the MOU reached with Hydro Quebec on the Upper Churchill and future hydro developments in Labrador. NL Hydro CEO Jennifer Williams sa...
Jun 19, 2025 NL Hydro CEO Jennifer Williams (VOCM News)
Man Charged in Death of 63-year-old Appears in Court, Police Seek Video Footage Around Time of Incident
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has released more information about a manslaughter investigation in the centre city area. Twenty-three-year-old Dylan Baker appeared in court today on numerous char...
Jun 19, 2025
Nova Scotia Government Offers $150,000 Reward for Information on Missing Siblings
The Nova Scotia Government is offering a $150,000 reward for information on a missing person's case that has the attention of the entire country. Six-year-old Lilly Sullivan and her 4-year-old brother...
Jun 19, 2025 Lilly and Jack Sullivan (school pictures shared by Government of Nova Scotia)
UPDATE: Rain in Forecast for Badger Area Currently Under Fire Evacuation
The mayor of Badger says the situation has improved somewhat, but the wildfire near the community continues to burn. Mayor Dennis Butt says the region saw some precipitation overnight and the smoke si...
Jun 19, 2025 The Badger fire (via Minister Lisa Dempster on Facebook)
Icewater Seafoods to Benefit from Increased Northern Cod Quotas
While it is not quite the increase they were hoping for, Icewater Seafoods in Arnold's Cove is excited for the "significant" amount of production that will come from a doubling of northern cod quotas....
Jun 19, 2025 (Submitted photo.)
Iceberg Ally Concert Series Begins Tonight
One of the most anticipated summer festivals in the province kicks off tonight. The tent is up, and Iceberg Alley is ready to welcome people once again to the shores of Quidi Vidi Lake for 10 nights o...
Jun 19, 2025
Spray Program Targeting Larvae of Invasive Japanese Beetle Starts in Downtown
The provincial government has contracted a landscaping company to begin spray treatments in the St. John's region targeting the larvae of the invasive Japanese beetle. The insect can have serious impa...
Jun 19, 2025
20-Year-old Charged with Sexual Assault and Robbery
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged for alleged sexual assault against a minor. The RNC received a report on Sunday indicating that a young girl had been walking a trail in the east end of...
Jun 19, 2025
Over 30 Cultures on Display at ANC's Multicultural Show
The Association for New Canadians held a multicultural variety show in St. John's this morning, showcasing the talent and culture of newcomers to the province The event also featured a fashion show of...
Jun 19, 2025 Ukrainian women show off their traditional costume (VOCM News)
Sugar Tax Results in Drop in Purchase of Sugar-Sweetened Drinks: Study
A new study by Heart & Stroke found a significant shift in buying habits thanks to the province's sugar tax. The province announced it would be dropping the controversial tax last month. The study, le...
Jun 19, 2025 (VOCM News file photo)
