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Volunteer Service Group Back on the Ground Providing Assistance in CBN Fire Zone
The CEO of a service group that helped residents retrieve keepsakes and personal items from the fire scene in Adam's Cove earlier this year is back on the island-this time leading a team of volunteers...
Aug 27, 2025 Team Rubicon in Adam's Cove in May 2025 (Submitted)
Back-to-School Benefit Welcomed, but Long-Term Affordability Measures Needed: SPANL
The Single Parent Association welcomes news that the new $100 back-to-school benefit has been sent to eligible families. But they say the increasing demand for all of its programs will require longer-...
Aug 27, 2025 Danielle Seward, Executive Director of the Single Parent Association of NL (VOCM News)
Man Facing Several Charges After Smashing Vehicle into Tim Hortons in Stephenville
A man has been charged with serious offences following a dramatic crash at Tim Hortons on Main Street in Stephenville Tuesday morning. A vehicle crashed into the business at about 7:30, causing extens...
Aug 27, 2025 (Facebook)
Province Providing Wildfire Update This Morning
A live briefing on the wildfire situation in the province will take place this morning at 9:30. Premier John Hogan will be joined by ministers Jamie Korab and John Haggie for the update. VOCM News wil...
Aug 27, 2025 Fire burning in Conception Bay North (August 2025) Via the Canadian Coast Guard/DFO
St. John's Deputy Mayor Steps Down Ahead of Provincial Election
Sheilagh O'Leary has officially stepped aside from her position as Deputy Mayor of St. John's. That's in preparation for another run at provincial politics. After 14 years on council, O'Leary's last p...
Aug 26, 2025 (File photo.)
Two Vehicles Belonging to Same Man Impounded, Owner Charged with Driving Without Insurance
A 39-year-old man from Bayview, Twillingate has been charged with driving without insurance after two vehicles, both belonging to the same man, were recently impounded in separate incidents. Twillinga...
Aug 26, 2025 An ATV seized by RCMP in Bayview, Twillingate (RCMP)
Local Lawyers Offering Free Legal Advice to Wildfire Evacuees
Two St. John's-based lawyers are offering to provide free legal support to those affected by the wildfires in Conception Bay North. Now that some of the evacuation orders have been lifted, many people...
Aug 26, 2025 Devin Drover, a lawyer and spokesperson for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (VOCM News)
Province Details New Back-to-School Benefit for Low-Income Families
The province says more money to help low-income families prepare their kids for the coming school year should now be in the hands of those who qualify. The new Back-to-School Benefit provides $100 for...
Aug 26, 2025 Bernard Davis says Back-to-School benefit now available to low-income families (VOCM News)
Media Get Sneak Peek Inside New Mews Centre
The city of St. John's has provided its first look inside the new Mews Centre to news reporters. Inside the main entrance is a secure reception area, where all users will have to check in with main de...
Aug 26, 2025
Back to School Rush Underway, Local Company Doing its Part to Remove the Stress
Students are heading back to school next week and that means a busy time for parents and retailers alike. A local company has been offering a service to try to take some of the headache out of back-to...
Aug 26, 2025 Corina Byrne (VOCM News)
