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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
Elections Canada Reports Record Turnout at Advance Polls
Elections Canada says an estimated 7.3 million Canadians cast their ballots in the advance polls over the long Easter weekend-a 25 per cent increase from the 5.8 million votes cast in the advance poll...
Apr 23, 2025 (VOCM News)
Special Mass Taking Place at Basilica to Commemorate Pope Francis
A special Mass to commemorate the life and work of Pope Francis will take place tomorrow evening from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. The 88-year-old Pope passed away on Easter Monday after a le...
Apr 23, 2025
RNC Searching for Missing Mount Pearl Man
Metro police need the public's help in the search for a man missing from Mount Pearl. Fifty-three-year-old Walter Barrett was last heard from on Tuesday, April 15 after he left his home following a fa...
Apr 23, 2025 Missing Mount Pearl man Walter Barrett, 53, and white and grey senior sheep dog, Izzy. (Royal Newfoundland Constabulary)
Man Faces Several Charges After Teen Shows Up at Janeway With Serious Injuries
A 19-year-old man has been charged after a girl turned up at the Janeway with serious injuries last night. RNC were called to the hospital around 11 p.m. after the teen showed up at the emergency room...
Apr 23, 2025 (File photo)
Earth Day Town Hall to Mix Environmental Initiatives with Political Action
Canada - US relations have been at the fore of the federal election campaign, but a town hall being held tonight aims to put the spotlight on issues affecting the province's youth, with a particular f...
Apr 22, 2025
Harlem Globetrotters Set to Wow Audiences in St. John's Tonight
Basketball fans in the metro region are in for a treat tonight as the Harlem Globetrotters take to the court. The team showcases elite basketball skills and comedy in their shows. Prince "Baller" Moss...
Apr 22, 2025
Former Nalcor Employee Convicted of Online Child Sex Charges
(Warning: Some of the details in this story are disturbing.) A former senior Nalcor employee has pleaded guilty to online sex charges involving children. Fifty-three-year-old Deric Cameron was convict...
Apr 22, 2025 Deric Cameron is taken into custody in Supreme Court on April 22nd. (VOCM News/file)
'Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary's' to be Inducted into Canadian Songwriter's Hall of Fame
An iconic Newfoundland and Labrador folk song will be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame during the ECMA's in May. Let Me Fish off Cape St. Mary's was written in 1947 by songwriter, a...
Apr 22, 2025 (Cape St. Mary's via Government of NL)
