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Johnny Reid Returning to St. John's for September Show
One of Newfoundland and Labrador's favourite musicians is returning to St. John's this fall. Johnny Reid, a multi-platinum artist, will be at the Mary Brown's Centre on Friday, September 26. The singe...
May 05, 2025
Workers at Gathering Place Ratify First Collective Agreement
Workers at The Gathering Place have ratified their first collective agreement. Workers first joined CUPE in October 2023, and after over a year of bargaining, the tentative agreement was reached on Ap...
May 05, 2025
Carney Invites King Charles III to Read Speech from the Throne
Prime Minister Mark Carney is sending a strong signal about Canada's sovereignty by inviting King Charles III to read the Speech from the Throne. The move is already ruffling feathers in Quebec where ...
May 05, 2025
Hogan Hopes to Build on Health Care Improvements Spearheaded by Furey
Newly-minted Premier-designate John Hogan says the province isn't where it needs to be with the health care system, but he hopes to bring meaningful change. Hogan was elected as leader of the Liberal ...
May 05, 2025 John Hogan joined by his family at the podium after being elected Premier designate during the NL Liberal Party Convention on Saturday, May 3. (VOCM News)
Ceremony Held to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of Battle of the Atlantic
Canadians and sailors from coast to coast commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic yesterday. In St. John's, members of HMCS Cabot and the Canadian Armed Forces as well as the g...
May 05, 2025 Members of HMCS Cabot and the Canadian Armed Forces commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic in downtown St. John's. (VOCM News)
Woman Assaults Officer During East End Arrest
A woman lashed out at police during attempts to place her into handcuffs at a home in the capital city yesterday evening. RNC were met by the 66-year-old after being called to a disturbance in the eas...
May 05, 2025
CBS Hits a Home Run with Jays Care 'Field of Dreams' Grant
CBS Kiwanis Minor Baseball has been named one of 15 recipients of the 2025 Jays Care Field of Dreams grant. The funding was announced prior to Sunday's Blue Jays' game on Sportsnet-with CBS being the ...
May 04, 2025 Graphic courtesy Blue Jays & MLB.com
No Injuries Reported as Flames Level Carbonear House
Fire on the weekend destroyed a two-apartment house in Carbonear. Volunteer Fire Chief Trevor Crawford says the house was fully engulfed when they arrived early Saturday night, so they switched to a d...
May 04, 2025 (Submitted/Shelley Waterman)
John Abbott Congratulates Hogan, Expects Cabinet Role
Premier-Designate John Hogan captured more than 77 per cent of the points needed to secure victory under the Liberal Party's voting system yesterday to become the Liberal Party Leader. There's no hard...
May 04, 2025 John Abbott (VOCM News)
Scouts Canada Promotes Volunteering to Combat Stress and Anxiety
Scouts Canada is highlighting the benefits of volunteering at a time when many Canadians are feeling uneasy about the world around them. A recent survey of 1,000 Canadians found that about 74 per cent...
May 04, 2025
