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GoFundMe Started for Local Ukrainian Family Following Sudden Passing
A GoFundMe has been launched to help a Ukrainian family with funeral arrangements after the family patriarch died suddenly last week. Victor Kochenovsky was on his way to the airport to pick up a frie...
Aug 21, 2025 Victor and Victoria Kochenovsky (GoFundMe)
Parent Seeking Answers After Learning Student Assistant Position at Burgeo Academy was Cut
The parent of a child at Burgeo Academy is looking for answers after he says one of the school's full-time student assistant positions was cut. Chris Durnford says his family was notified of the cut e...
Aug 21, 2025
Town of South River Aware of Controversial Post Made by Councillor
The Town of South River says it is aware of a recent social media post made by a member of council that has generated significant public attention and concern. The post raised eyebrows because of its ...
Aug 21, 2025
Bob Hallett Named New Executive Director of East Coast Music Association
A founding member of Great Big Sea is the new executive director of the East Coast Music Association. Bob Hallett takes over on Monday. Hallett has been in the industry for decades. He says it is an "...
Aug 21, 2025 Bob Hallett
Clarenville Residents Asked to Reduce Water Consumption
The Town of Clarenville is asking residents to reduce water consumption due to historically-low water levels on the Shoal Harbour River. Water flows 17 km down the Shoal Harbour River Valley from Shoa...
Aug 21, 2025 (Town of Clarenville/Facebook)
Province Mandating Review of NL Health Services
The province has mandated a review of its health authority following a critical report by the Auditor General and a Public Accounts Committee investigation into its use of travel agency nurses. The AG...
Aug 21, 2025 (VOCM News)
Hurricane Erin to Bring Strong Gusts to Eastern Newfoundland but Nothing Extreme
Forecasters are keeping a close eye on a hurricane approaching Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, although it is not expected to reach landfall in either province. Hurricane Erin may push large waves into ...
Aug 21, 2025 Hurricane Erin's track as of 3:30 a.m. NST, Thursday, August 21 (Environment Canada)
Stephenville Man Facing Several Charges After Evading Police on Dirt Bike
A 33-year-old Stephenville man is facing a number of serious charges after attempting to flee from police on a dirt bike. Bay St. George RCMP attempted to pull the man over after noticing a dirt bike ...
Aug 21, 2025 (RCMP)
Special Constables Being Added to RNC Fold to Handle Low-Risk Duties
The RNC is going to hire people who are not fully-credentialed police officers to do low-risk duties, allowing front line officers to better use their full range of expertise. The dozen or so special ...
Aug 21, 2025 Premier John Hogan (VOCM News)
Wildfires Won't Delay Government's Plans to Hold Election
It's full steam ahead for the provincial government as it plans to hold an election on or before October 14. Last week, independent MHAs Paul Lane and Eddie Joyce penned a letter to the premier asking...
Aug 21, 2025
