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Man Crashes Stolen Car in West End Neighbourhood
A man is facing several charges after crashing a stolen car in the capital city's west end early this morning. RNC were alerted to a stolen vehicle, which was spotted by officers around 1 a.m. When po...
Apr 30, 2025
Paradise Names Street in Memory of Young Hockey Player
The Town of Paradise is paying a forever tribute to a young hockey player who passed away earlier this year following a battle with cancer. J.D. Trainor of Paradise was just 16 years old when he passe...
Apr 30, 2025 Parents Jerry and Christina Trainor and members of the local hockey community alongside Premier Andrew Furey at the event at the Paradise Double Ice Complex. (VOCM News)
Province Inks Deal With PAL Airlines for Increased Intraprovincial Routes
The province reached a new agreement with PAL Airlines for a seasonal service route connecting St. John's, Gander and Deer Lake. The routes will run from June 15 to September 20, four days per week-so...
Apr 30, 2025 (PAL Airlines)
Germain Wins Terra Nova - The Peninsulas by 12 Votes
The final poll has been tallied, bringing the decision down to the wire in Terra Nova - The Peninsulas. Liberal candidate Anthony Germain has narrowly defeated Conservative Jonathan Rowe by just 12 vo...
Apr 29, 2025 Terra Nova - The Peninsulas candidates Anthony Germain (Liberal) and Jonathan Rowe (Conservative) (Liberal Party of Canada/Conservative Party of Canada)
PC MHA says Election Results Show 'Divide' in Country
A provincial PC MHA says the results of last night's federal election show a "divide in the country." As of now, the federal Liberals have a minority government with 168 seats, and the Conservatives w...
Apr 29, 2025 Paul Dinn (VOCM News)
Presence of Possible Asbestos Temporarily Shuts Down Placentia Waste Recovery Facility
The Placentia Waste Recovery Facility has been shut down for the rest of the day due to possible asbestos contamination from illegal material being dumped at the site. The Eastern Regional Service Boa...
Apr 29, 2025
Search Launched for Missing Aircraft Reported to Have Gone Down in Ocean Off St. John's
A search is underway for an American aircraft reported down approximately 120 nautical miles east of St. John's. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax received a Garmin SOS notification and ...
Apr 29, 2025
Local Filipino Community Coming Together to Mourn Losses in Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Festival Attack
A Holy Mass for the victims of the deadly attack at the Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver Saturday night is scheduled for this Sunday at Devine Mercy Parish - the old St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church - ...
Apr 29, 2025 A memorial to the victims of the April 26 Lapu-Lapu Festival attack. (photo via the United Filipino Canadian Associations in British Columbia)
Many Residents Share Concerns Over Crime, says Incumbent MP
The Conservative incumbent in Central Newfoundland is citing a recent rise in crime in the riding as one of the issues of concern to voters. Clifford Small was re-elected in the riding last night, han...
Apr 29, 2025 Clifford Small, Coast of Bays Central Notre Dame Federal MP PC Party
'Backhoe Bandit' Gets Two-Year Sentence in Witless Bay Heist
A man linked to a half dozen break-ins at banks and gas stations using trucks and excavators has been sentenced to two years in jail. But with time already served, he should be out in a few months. Th...
Apr 29, 2025 Josh Weir is escorted into provincial court this morning. (VOCM News)
