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Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran
President Donald Trump says Israel and Iran have reached a "complete and total ceasefire" that will be phased in over the next 24 hours, bringing an end to nearly two weeks of conflict. In a statement...
Jun 23, 2025 Photo via X
Retiring Teacher Honored with Provincial Award, Capping 30-Year Career
The provincial government presented their annual teaching awards recently, and for one educator, it was the perfect way to cap off a 30-year career. A total of nine teachers were honoured at the event...
Jun 23, 2025
St. Vincent's Boat Theft Under Investigation
Ferryland RCMP are investigating the theft of a boat and trailer from St. Vincent's. Police received a report that the boat was stolen on June 17th. The boat is described as a blue and while 2010 Taho...
Jun 23, 2025 Stolen Boat and trailer (RCMP)
Overdue Boater Recovered Deceased in Bonavista Bay
A sad end to the search for an overdue boater in Bonavista Bay. Just before 8:30 Sunday morning, Clarenville RCMP received a report from the Musgravetown Fire Department that a man who had left Bloomf...
Jun 23, 2025
24-year-old Driver Provides Breath Samples Four Times the Legal Limit
RCMP in Happy Valley-Goose Bay say a 24-year-old man arrested for impaired driving on the weekend provided breath samples that were more than four times the legal limit. Police were contacted after a ...
Jun 23, 2025
Qatar Confirms Missile Attack Targeting U.S. Air Base Successfully Intercepted
The Qatari Government has confirmed that its air defenses have successfully intercepted a missile attack targeting the Al Udeid Air Base. There were no injuries The world has been holding its breath, ...
Jun 23, 2025 Al Udeid Air Force Base in Qatar (via Google Earth)
Newcomer Culture and Art on Display at St. John's City Hall This Week
The culture and artistry of newcomers will be put on public display in the capital city this week. The work and cultural heritage of newcomers to the capital city region will be displayed in the Foran...
Jun 23, 2025
Local Political Scientist says Iran-U.S. Situation Unpredictable Following Bombing of Nuclear Sites
A political science professor at Memorial University believes the United States' attacks on nuclear sites in Iran are a classic example of "the triumph of hope over experience." U.S. President Donald ...
Jun 23, 2025 Photo via Memorial University
Foreign Affairs Minister Speaks with Iran's Foreign Minister, Emphasising Importance of De-escalation and Safety of Canadian Citizens
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada's desire is to see the situation involving Iran de-escalate and to ensure the safety of Canadians in the region. Anand spoke briefly with reporters soo...
Jun 23, 2025 Anita Anand in Brussels (CPAC)
Former Premier Remembers John McCallum
Former premier Andrew Furey is expressing his condolences on the passing of former federal cabinet minister John McCallum. McCallum passed away on Saturday at the age of 75. An economist and former di...
Jun 23, 2025 Photo via Facebook
