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Rebuilding a Life After Devastating CBN Wildfire
One of the many people who were displaced by last year's wildfire on the Conception Bay North Shore says the loss goes well beyond the destruction of their home. Jo Hogan of Kingston lost her house to...
Jun 16, 2026 Jo Hogan holds a painting of the house she lost in the CBN wildfires, in front of her newly built home (VOCM).
Advisor Warns Substantial Action Needed on Provincial Debt
A local financial advisor says the provincial government will likely have to do something "substantial" to satisfy the credit rating agencies that it is serious about addressing its debt. While there'...
Jun 16, 2026 Larry Short of Short Financial (Submitted photo)
16-Year-Old Driver Caught Going Double Posted Speed Limit
A new driver had his car seized by police after being clocked at speeds twice that of the posted limit. Gander District RCMP stopped the car, which was being driven by a 16-year-old boy, on the highwa...
Jun 16, 2026 (RCMP)
Humpback Whales Putting on Spectacular Show in Conception Bay
Some residents say they've never seen anything like it before. Dozens and dozens of whales, mostly humpbacks, moved into Conception Bay over the last few days, feeding and putting on a display for tho...
Jun 16, 2026 (O'Brien's Whale and Bird Tours/Facebook)
Small Brush Fire Off Stavanger Drive
Crews are on the scene of a small brush fire in the capital city's east end. Firefighters are currently working in the area of Stavanger Drive and Snow's Lane near the power substation. VOCM News will...
Jun 16, 2026 A brush fire near Stavanger Drive/Snow's Lane (VOCM News)
Drugs Seized from Elizabeth Avenue Home
A 40-year-old man is facing charges following the seizure of drugs from a home on Elizabeth Avenue in St. John's on Friday. RNC were called to the home and noticed drugs and weapons inside, leading to...
Jun 16, 2026
Drop in Drug Toxicity Deaths Encouraging, but More Work to Be Done: CMOH
Despite a 23 per cent drop in drug toxicity deaths across the country, the number of people dying because of the country's illegal drug crisis remains much higher than it was ten years ago. Federal He...
Jun 16, 2026 Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Joss Reimer (CPAC)
Federal Justice Minister Says Changes Coming to Criminal Code
Changes are coming to the Criminal Code of Canada in response to rising concerns about repeat offenders and criminal activity. Justice Minister Sean Fraser provided an update during Question Period in...
Jun 16, 2026 Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser in the House of Commons (CPAC)
Man Accused of Assaulting Partner at Mount Pearl Home
A man is in the lockup after an alleged assault against his partner at a home in Mount Pearl yesterday. Police were called to the home around 1:45 yesterday afternoon. People nearby told officers they...
Jun 16, 2026
Police Believe Terrorist Network Contacted St. John's Child Through Roblox
An investigation involving national and international police agencies is underway after the RNC were able to link an incident in downtown St. John's last week to a child targeted by the dangerous onli...
Jun 16, 2026 (VOCM News)
