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Premier Announcing New Tribute to Province's Wartime History
Among Andrew Furey's final acts as premier will be the announcement of a new tribute to Newfoundland and Labrador's wartime legacy. Furey was named the honourary next-of-kin of the Unknown Soldier who...
May 01, 2025 Premier Andrew Furey (VOCM News)
100 Days Out: Canada Summer Games Unveil Medals, Continue Search for More Volunteers
Organizers of this summer's Canada Games yesterday celebrated 100 days from the start of competition in St. John's. And they did so in style, unveiling the medals and their uniquely-Newfoundland and L...
May 01, 2025 (2025 Canada Summer Games/Facebook)
Bystanders Help Detain Man Causing Disturbance Downtown
Members of the public stepped in to detain a man causing trouble in downtown St. John's last night. RNC were called to a disturbance just before midnight. When officers showed up, several people in th...
May 01, 2025
Political Scientist Questions Strategy Behind Hand-picking Political Candidates
The two hand-picked candidates in this province lost their bids in this week's federal election. Steve Kent, who was hand-picked by the Conservatives in Avalon lost to Liberal Paul Connors, while Libe...
Apr 30, 2025 Lori Turnbull (Submitted)
Energy Sector Responds to Federal Election
Energy NL is offering its congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney a leader it says has "considerable economic experience" to help guide the country through challenging times. CEO Charlene Johnso...
Apr 30, 2025 (Equinor)
UPDATE: Search for Missing Pilot Will Wind Down This Evening
The search for a missing pilot whose plane reportedly crashed into the ocean about 100 nautical miles east of St. John's yesterday will conclude at nightfall if no signs of the missing man can be foun...
Apr 30, 2025 The plane in question taking off from YYT on Tuesday morning. (Submitted/Stephen Benson)
Reported Armed Robbery was False says RCMP, Town Clerk Charged
RCMP have arrested and charged the St. George's town clerk following a reported armed robbery at the town council office on Tuesday. RCMP received a call from the town office around 3:30 Tuesday after...
Apr 30, 2025 The St. George's Town Council Office (Google Maps)
Closest Political Race in Canada Finally Decided, Recount Underway
The newly-elected MP in the hard-fought election campaign in Terra Nova-The Peninsulas is offering assurances that he will represent all residents of the riding in Ottawa. Anthony Germain squeaked pas...
Apr 30, 2025 Terra Nova - The Peninsulas candidates Anthony Germain (Liberal) and Jonathan Rowe (Conservative) (Liberal Party of Canada/Conservative Party of Canada)
Carbonear Man Charged with Mischief and Uttering Threats Following Disturbance
A 30-year-old Carbonear man has been arrested and charged in connection with a disturbance at a home in the town on Monday. Harbour Grace RCMP say a woman was leaving her home when she was confronted ...
Apr 30, 2025
Hicks Sexual Violence Case 'In End Stages' Toward Entering Pleas
Lawyers in the Markus Hicks sexual violence case say they're making progress toward a resolution that could avoid a long and difficult trial. Hicks appeared by video once again today from the Bishop's...
Apr 30, 2025 Markus Hicks is shown on video from the correctional facility in Bishop's Falls. (VOCM News/file)
