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Rare Colossal Squid Caught on Camera Off South Sandwich Islands
A creature of myth and legend has been caught on camera in its natural habitat for the first time and it's captured the attention and interest of local marine biologists. The juvenile colossal squid w...
Apr 23, 2025 (Schmidt Ocean Institute/YouTube)
Not Guilty Pleas, Trial Dates Set in Alleged Underage Sex at Hotel
A Torbay man accused of arranging sex with teenage girls at a local hotel has pleaded not guilty. Twenty-six-year-old Daniel Richard originally faced 12 charges, including four counts each of sexual a...
Apr 23, 2025 Daniel Richard in provincial court following his arrest in May 2024. (VOCM News/file)
Government Awards Contract to de Havilland for Water Bomber Repair
The provincial government has finally awarded the contract to repair its fifth water bomber, but it comes with a nearly $15-million price tag. The $14.8-million contract is with de Havilland Aircraft ...
Apr 23, 2025
Newcomers Cast Ballots at ANC Mock Election
The Association for New Canadians held a mock election this morning for newcomers to become more familiarized with the democratic process in this country. For some new Canadians, it's the first time t...
Apr 23, 2025 (VOCM News)
Polar Bear Spotted on Northern Peninsula
Officials have issued a warning after a polar bear sighting in Eddies Cove on the Northern Peninsula. A bear was caught on video last weekend gorging on a carcass on the beach near Boat Harbour on the...
Apr 23, 2025 (Facebook)
Rising Costs, Trump, Housing: Federal Candidates Outline Concerns from Voters
Record numbers of voters have already cast their ballots in the federal election and there's still another five days before Canadians choose the candidates to represent them in the House of Commons. I...
Apr 23, 2025 Conservative candidate for Cape Spear, Corey Curtis, Liberal candidate for Terra Nova - The Peninsulas, Anthony Germain, and St. John's East NDP candidate Mary Shortall. (Conservative Party/Liberal Party/NDP)
Port of Argentia Funds Colourful Door Wraps for Dementia Care Unit
The Port of Argentia has made a donation to the Conception Placentia Health Foundation to support people living with dementia. The $11,500 donation will go towards door wraps in the dementia care unit...
Apr 23, 2025 (Port of Argentia/Facebook)
Council Rejects Small Business Slated for East End After Overwhelming Pushback from Residents
St. John's city council has rejected a small business after getting as much pushback as the ward councilor has ever dealt with. It was pegged for Lunenburg Street, off Newfoundland Drive, selling food...
Apr 23, 2025
Qalipu Chief Seeking Immediate Action Against Environmental Threat from Grounded Cargo Ship
The Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation is calling for immediate and decisive action to address the environmental threat posed by the Baltic III. The vessel ran aground near Lark Harbour on February 15 and th...
Apr 23, 2025 Photo via Canadian Coast Guard
Furey Pleased to Hear Commitment from Carney to Cut Marine Atlantic Fees in Half
Premier Andrew Furey is welcoming news from Liberal Leader Mark Carney that he plans to "lower costs by at least half" for Marine Atlantic. In a post to social media, Furey says he has "long advocated...
Apr 23, 2025
