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Wildfire Reported Near Churchill Falls, Size, Extent Unknown
A major fire is burning in Labrador, with the size and extent unknown. The fire is believed to be just off the Trans-Labrador Highway near Churchill Falls. Police have closed the highway between Churc...
May 28, 2025 Photo via Facebook
Trump's Tariff Threats Dominate Discussions at Atlantic Chamber Conference in St. John's
Tariff threats by U.S. President Donald Trump was top of mind for those attending the annual Atlantic Chamber of Commerce conference, which wrapped today at the Delta in St. John's. CEO of the Canadia...
May 28, 2025 Candace Laing (Atlantic Canadian Chamber of Commerce)
ATVs 'Aren't Babysitters' Warns Avalon T'Railways President
A local ATV enthusiast and safety advocate says a group of young riders "dodged a bullet" in a recent incident in Torbay. The young teens clipped a younger child while passing a school bus that was le...
May 28, 2025 Rick Noseworthy speaks with reporters (VOCM News)
Teen Found Safe After Losing Way and Running out of Gas, Cell Phone Power Near Sandy Lake
A teenager, lost in a wooded area in central Newfoundland was located safe and sound early this morning. RCMP in Grand Falls-Windsor were contacted around 10:30 last night after a boy, traveling alone...
May 28, 2025
Road Construction Season Begins, Drivers Asked to Obey Laws
It's construction season, and that means traffic will have to slow down in designated zones. Many did not do so in the George's Lake area on the west coast as RNC discovered during a recent traffic en...
May 28, 2025
Tories Call for Pause in Hydro MOU Discussions Until National Energy Corridor 'Becomes Clear'
The Opposition is calling for negotiations on the MOU with Hydro Quebec on the expansion of hydro development in Labrador until discussions surrounding a national energy corridor "becomes clear." Lead...
May 28, 2025 Tony Wakeham (VOCM News)
Preliminary Inquiry Set For Brother of First-Degree Murder Suspect
The preliminary inquiry has been set for a man accused of trying to help his brother get away with murder. The case against 23-year-old Hussein Hussein continues to move through the courts at a brisk ...
May 28, 2025 Hussein Hussein is shown during his bail hearing in Supreme Court in St. John's on May 14th. (VOCM News/file)
Forest Fire Index in Labrador High, Prompting All-Out Open Fire Ban in Many Areas
A complete fire ban is in place in most parts of Labrador due to an extremely high risk of forest fire. Areas of Labrador West, including Churchill Falls and Labrador City, are currently at an "extrem...
May 28, 2025 Labrador fire index map, May 28, 2025
Man Sent to Hospital Following Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision in Downtown
A 39-year-old man was treated in hospital as the result of a pedestrian-vehicle collision in the capital city's downtown. Police were called to the corner of New Gower and Springdale streets just befo...
May 28, 2025
Wanted Sheshatshiu Man Taken into Custody
RCMP have arrested Peter Nuke, wanted on a number of serious charges. The 32-year-old Sheshatshiu man is facing charges of assault and forcible confinement. Police thank the public for their help.
May 28, 2025 Peter Nuke (RCMP)
