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National War Memorial Receives Award of Excellence from Canadian Society of Landscape Architects
The National War Memorial site in downtown St. John's, which includes the final resting place of the province's unknown soldier, holds sentimental and historical significance for Newfoundlanders and L...
May 20, 2025
Several Young People Attacked With Bear Spray at Field Party in Torbay Saturday Night
Police are expected to provide more details this week after several young people were attacked with bear spray at a field party over the weekend. At least one person was injured at the gathering in To...
May 20, 2025
St. John's to Welcome First Cruise Ship of 2025
Cruise ship season in St. John's officially begins tomorrow with the scheduled arrival of the Silver Seas Cruise Line ship, the Silver Dawn. The vessel, with approximately 660 people on board, is sche...
May 20, 2025 A cruise ship docks in St. John's Harbour in August 2024 (VOCM News)
Canada Post Workers Planning to Strike Effective Friday
The union representing over 55,000 Canada Post employees plans to be on the picket line as of Friday morning. The Crown corporation received strike notices from CUPW yesterday, stating operations woul...
May 20, 2025 Workers on the picket line outside the Kenmount postal station in St. John's in November 2024 (VOCM News)
Woman Charged After Assault at Centre City Home
A woman spent the better part of the night in the lockup after assaulting a man at a home in the centre city. RNC were called to a domestic incident just before midnight. When officers stepped inside ...
May 20, 2025
Government Provides $50,000 to Boost Atlantic Hydrogen Supply Chain
The province is providing the Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance with funding to help develop a regional hydrogen supply chain. The department of energy is offering up $50,000 to support the project, which wi...
May 19, 2025 Photo via Gov NL Hydrogen Development Action Plan
Education Minister Urges All Post-Secondary Students to Apply for Student Aid
The province's Education Minister is encouraging all post-secondary students in the province to apply for student aid. Last week, government announced changes to some of its student aid programs to ma...
May 19, 2025 Minister Bernard Davis (VOCM News file photo)
New Campaign Prompts Students to Highlight Value of Seniors in the Community
The Seniors' Advocate has launched a new campaign aimed at curbing ageism and highlighting the role of seniors in this province. Elementary school students are being invited to draw pictures highlight...
May 19, 2025
Opposition Says Disability Camp Funding Falls Short of Needs
The Opposition says government funds allotted to support people with disabilities attending summer camps don't go far enough. The government introduced its summer camp inclusion grant last week, offer...
May 19, 2025 PC MHA Helen Conway Ottenheimer (NL HOA)
RNC Sees Rise in Social Media Crime Posts, Stresses Need for Proper Reporting
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is reminding the public to go through the appropriate channels to report suspicious or criminal activity. Constable James Cadigan says the RNC has seen a recent upt...
May 19, 2025
