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Tickets for Wildfire Relief Concert Sell Out in Minutes
Tickets have sold out for an event to help people whose lives were turned upside down by wildfires this past summer. Local musicians are coming together once again to Stand on Guard. Tickets for the e...
Oct 06, 2025 Chris Andrews, Spokesperson for We Stand on Guard Once More (VOCM News)
More Announcements as Parties Head Into Final Full Week of Election Campaign
Another weekend on the election campaign trail - and another boatload of promises. The Liberals say improved access to nutritious food is a key component of improving health outcomes. Leader John Hoga...
Oct 06, 2025
Pair Charged After Stolen Vehicle Spotted in Downtown St. John's
Two women are in trouble with the law after being found in a car that had been reported stolen. Officers on patrol in the downtown area spotted the car around 11:15 yesterday morning and felt somethin...
Oct 06, 2025
Blue Jays Head to Bronx with 2-0 Series Lead Over New York Yankees
Before the Toronto Blue Jays, nineteen different teams passed on pitcher Trey Yesavage last year. They might be questioning their scouts as to why. He started in "A" ball this year. He set a franchise...
Oct 06, 2025 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashes Toronto's first ever postseason grand slam (Toronto Blue Jays/X)
BBB Launches Initiative to Help Local Businesses
The Better Business Bureau is giving consumers an opportunity to thank a local business during October. The BBB says reputation can mean everything for a small-business owner trying to attract and ret...
Oct 05, 2025
No Female U-18AAA League This Season, Says Hockey NL
Hockey NL has decided not to proceed with a AAA female league this season, but it is confident it will be able to go in that direction. For now, the organization is going to focus on building a strong...
Oct 05, 2025 (Photo via NE Photo)
Expo to Welcome Newcomers to St. John's
Newcomers looking to learn more about St. John's will have the opportunity to do so with the 'My New St. John's' Expo coming soon. The event will be feature several businesses and groups, along with t...
Oct 05, 2025 St. John's Community Market
Water Street Work to be Completed Before Next Tourist Season
The final phase of work to upgrade and replace aging water and sewer lines under one of the continent's oldest streets will take place this fall and coming spring. The Water Street infrastructure proj...
Oct 05, 2025
Long-time Volunteer to Appointed as Community Coordinator for 2026 Labrador Winter Games
The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay has appointed Andrea Keats as the community coordinator for the 2026 Labrador Winter Games. Keats has a long history with the games dating back to her time volunteer...
Oct 05, 2025 Andrea Keats - the new Community Coordinator for the Labrador Winters Games 2026 (Courtesy of the Town of HV-GB)
Local Teams Vie for National Titles on Home Turf
The St. John's Soccer Club is playing host to two major national championships this coming week. The 2025 Challenge Cup and the Jubilee Trophy are taking place in St. John's from October 8-13, featuri...
Oct 05, 2025
