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No Injuries in Truck Fire on TCH
There were no injuries, but traffic was disrupted for an hour or so as the result of a vehicle fire on the Trans Canada near Grand Falls-Windsor. RCMP say the fire was mechanical in nature. The commer...
Jun 05, 2025 Photo via Jarrett Stephen on the Trans Canada Highway Road Report, Newfoundland & Labrador Facebook page
NL Association of the Deaf Responds to Recent Defamation Lawsuit
The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of the Deaf is responding to a matter that it says was fully and formally resolved several months ago. The association was responding to Kim and Todd Churchil...
Jun 05, 2025 NL Association of the Deaf
Three Charged After Shots Fired at Firefighters Outside Stephenville Station
Three men have been arrested after two firefighters were shot at outside the Stephenville Fire Station Tuesday evening. RCMP were called to the fire hall around 7:20 Tuesday evening after three men in...
Jun 05, 2025
Man Dead After Motorcycle Collides With SUV in Marystown
A 68-year-old man is dead following a collision involving an SUV and motorcycle Monday afternoon at the intersection of at the intersection of routes 210 and 220 in Marystown. RCMP say the motorcycle ...
Jun 05, 2025
Protesters Against Hydrogen Gather Outside Energy NL Conference
Protesters who are not sweet on hydrogen projects handed out candy to political leaders and energy executives yesterday at the Energy NL Conference in St. John's. The dozen or so people, looking to ge...
Jun 05, 2025 (VOCM News)
Child Struck by Car in Virginia Park Succumbs to Injuries
RNC have confirmed that a child involved in a vehicle collision in Virginia Park on Monday has succumbed to his injuries. The boy was riding his bike when the incident occurred. RNC are offering their...
Jun 05, 2025
Trail of Caribou Pilgrimage Planned for Summer 2026
Plans are underway for a Trail of the Caribou pilgrimage next year to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont Hamel. The trip will pass through France, Belgium, England, and Turkey-follow...
Jun 05, 2025
Bank of Canada Holding Line on Interest Rates Due to Potential Impact from Tariffs
While the removal of the consumer carbon tax had an immediate impact on inflation, the Bank of Canada is waiting to see what effect U.S. tariffs and counter-tariffs will have on the economy before mak...
Jun 05, 2025 (Bank of Canada via Google Maps.)
Mechanics at Capital Hyundai On Strike
Nearly two dozen mechanics from Capital Hyundai are on strike. Mechanics voted 100 per cent in favour of a strike. In a statement to VOCM News, Capital Auto Group says while they're "disappointed by t...
Jun 05, 2025 (VOCM News)
UPDATE: TCH Between Gander and Benton Reopens to One Lane Following Serious Collision
The Trans Canada between Gander and Benton has reopened to one lane following a serious collision overnight. RCMP blocked off both lanes for several hours and remain on the scene this morning. Traffic...
Jun 05, 2025
