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Three Charged After Shots Fired at Firefighters Outside Stephenville Station
Three men have been arrested after two firefighters were shot at outside the Stephenville Fire Station Tuesday evening. RCMP were called to the fire hall around 7:20 Tuesday evening after three men in...
Jun 05, 2025
Man Dead After Motorcycle Collides With SUV in Marystown
A 68-year-old man is dead following a collision involving an SUV and motorcycle Monday afternoon at the intersection of at the intersection of routes 210 and 220 in Marystown. RCMP say the motorcycle ...
Jun 05, 2025
Protesters Against Hydrogen Gather Outside Energy NL Conference
Protesters who are not sweet on hydrogen projects handed out candy to political leaders and energy executives yesterday at the Energy NL Conference in St. John's. The dozen or so people, looking to ge...
Jun 05, 2025 (VOCM News)
Child Struck by Car in Virginia Park Succumbs to Injuries
RNC have confirmed that a child involved in a vehicle collision in Virginia Park on Monday has succumbed to his injuries. The boy was riding his bike when the incident occurred. RNC are offering their...
Jun 05, 2025
Trail of Caribou Pilgrimage Planned for Summer 2026
Plans are underway for a Trail of the Caribou pilgrimage next year to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont Hamel. The trip will pass through France, Belgium, England, and Turkey-follow...
Jun 05, 2025
Bank of Canada Holding Line on Interest Rates Due to Potential Impact from Tariffs
While the removal of the consumer carbon tax had an immediate impact on inflation, the Bank of Canada is waiting to see what effect U.S. tariffs and counter-tariffs will have on the economy before mak...
Jun 05, 2025 (Bank of Canada via Google Maps.)
Mechanics at Capital Hyundai On Strike
Nearly two dozen mechanics from Capital Hyundai are on strike. Mechanics voted 100 per cent in favour of a strike. In a statement to VOCM News, Capital Auto Group says while they're "disappointed by t...
Jun 05, 2025 (VOCM News)
UPDATE: TCH Between Gander and Benton Reopens to One Lane Following Serious Collision
The Trans Canada between Gander and Benton has reopened to one lane following a serious collision overnight. RCMP blocked off both lanes for several hours and remain on the scene this morning. Traffic...
Jun 05, 2025
Summer Heat in Store for Most of Island Today
Summer-like temperatures are in the forecast for most of the island today. The mercury will reach into the mid-to high twenties across the island. Environment Canada meteorologist David Neil says welc...
Jun 05, 2025
St. Pierre Driver Clocked Going 169 km/h on TCH
A St. Pierre man is without his license after getting caught driving almost 70 km/h over the speed limit this week. RCMP caught the man on the Trans-Canada Highway near Arnolds Cove, going 169 km/h in...
Jun 05, 2025 (RCMP)
