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"Stronger, Together": 2,000 Municipalities Meet, Call for New Funding Model
Some 2,000 municipalities of all sizes are meeting in Ottawa this weekend under the theme "Stronger, Together: Local Strength, National Prosperity." Local government is the level that directly impacts...
May 31, 2025 MNL President Amy Coady
Heroic Rescue During Fox Avenue Blaze; Multiple Homes Impacted
Two houses have been destroyed and two others damaged after a fire broke out Saturday morning at about 10:30 a.m. in the east end of St. John's. The houses, which are adjoined, are located in a subdiv...
May 31, 2025 Photo provided by VOCM
Relief on Random Island: Missing Girl Found After 24-Hour Search
An 8-year-old girl on Random Island who had been missing for almost 24 hours has been found, and all is okay. Adalyn Skinner, who is autistic, was last seen running into a wooded area near Weybridge o...
May 31, 2025
Premier Urges Vigilance Amid Busy Forest Fire Season; Over 90 Fires So Far
Premier John Hogan is encouraging people to be vigilant following a busy start to the forest fire season this year. There are currently fire bans in place across the Northeast Avalon, and many areas o...
May 31, 2025 John Hogan (VOCM News)
Two Homes Heavily Damaged in St. John's East End Fire
Damage to two houses in the east end of St. John's is significant after black smoke began spewing from the structures at about 10:30 this morning. The two homes, in the area of Fox Avenue off Ridge Ro...
May 31, 2025 Photo provided by VOCM
Monster Madness Roars into Mary Brown's Centre Today
The biggest and noisiest monster truck event is about to take over the Mary Brown's Centre. Monster Madness and FMX World Tour has two shows today in St. John's. Organizers say to expect loud noises a...
May 31, 2025
Cape Spear Marks 50th Anniversary as Parks Canada Destination
One of the province's most iconic landmarks, and a favourite destination for visitors and residents alike is marking a milestone this year. Parks Canada is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Cape Spe...
May 31, 2025 Cape Spear Lighthouse (Parks Canada)
Canada Post Asks Minister to Force Vote on Offer to Union
Canada Post is calling on the federal Minister of Labour to order a vote on its latest offer. The corporation sweetened the pot a few days ago by offering a $1,000 signing bonus for its 55,000 employe...
May 31, 2025
Emmy Winner Loretta Swit, "Hot Lips" Houlihan, Passes Away
Emmy Award-winning actress Loretta Swit has died at the age of 87. Her publicist says the "M*A*S*H" star died Friday at her home in New York City, reportedly from natural causes. Swit won both of her ...
May 31, 2025 Loretta Swit. Photo via Wikipedia.
Cycling Time Trial Hits St. John's Suburbs This Weekend
There will be lots of bicycles on the roads in the suburbs of St. John's this weekend for a time trial race. Riders will be cycling along Bauline Line, Pouch Cove Line, and Torbay Road. The event runs...
May 31, 2025 Christin Hume / Unsplash
