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Government Issues Nearly 50 Tenders for Roadwork This Year
The provincial government says nearly $152-million in contracts have been awarded for roadwork projects throughout the province so far this year. Government says a total of 49 tenders have been issued...
Jul 10, 2025
MUN Hosting 'Side Hustle Showcase' at St. John's Farmers' Market
Memorial University is holding a unique event this afternoon showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit of their students. The Side Hustle Showcase at the St. John's Farmers' Market will feature students w...
Jul 10, 2025
Manslaughter Case Delayed as Accused Awaits Psychiatric Exam
An attempt to set trial dates in a St. John's manslaughter case were thwarted again in provincial court this week. This time because the accused has been waiting for an appointment at the new Mental H...
Jul 10, 2025 (VOCM News file photo)
NL Federation of Labour Launches Campaign Highlighting Dangers of Excessive Heat in Workplace
The next few days are going to be hot right across much of the province, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour has launched a new campaign to address what they say is the "growing iss...
Jul 10, 2025
Political Scientist Questions How Carney Will Make Cuts to Federal Spending
It's not quite DOGE, but this week Prime Minister Mark Carney said he's giving direction to his governent to find 7 per cent cuts in spending by 2026. He's looking for 10 per cent by 2027 and wants an...
Jul 10, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney (CPAC)
Police Dog Leads Officers to Suspect in Upper Amherst Cove Cabin Break-In
The RCMP is crediting police dog Marlow with helping to catch a break and enter suspect in Upper Amherst Cove yesterday. Police were called just before 6 p.m. to a break and enter in progress at a cab...
Jul 10, 2025 Police Service Dog Marlow (RCMP)
Rainbow Flag Raised at City Hall to Mark St. John's Pride Festival
A rainbow flag is now flapping in the breeze outside St. John's City Hall, marking the beginning of the annual St. John's Pride Festival. A flag raising ceremony was held yesterday featuring music and...
Jul 10, 2025 (City of St. John's)
RNC Investigating Fire at Abandoned Building in CBS
RNC is investigating a fire that consumed an abandoned property in Conception Bay South last night. Crews rushed to the scene just after 10:00 where the building was engulfed in flame. The blaze was p...
Jul 10, 2025
Texas Floods a Stark Warning for Canada on Flood Preparedness, Expert Says
The Canadian Climate Institute says climate change is making the risk of flash flooding worse. The comments come nearly a week after flooding devastated parts of Texas, leaving a death toll that has c...
Jul 09, 2025 Photo via Facebook (Kerr County Government)
Man Facing Sexual Assault, Indecent Act Charges Following Incident at St. John's Bus Stop
A 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an alleged sexual assault at a bus stop in the Village Shopping Centre parking lot on Saturday. The RNC were called to the area just before 7 ...
Jul 09, 2025 (VOCM News)
