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Man Charged After Assaulting Two People in Corner Brook
A man has been arrested and charged after two people were assaulted in Corner Brook yesterday. RNC were first called to reports of an assault in progress on Riverhead Road just before 9 p.m. Officers ...
Jul 10, 2025
Guilty Verdict in Offshore Incident That Almost Killed Rig Worker
A Texas-based offshore drilling company has been convicted in connection with an incident which almost killed one of its employees six years ago. Transocean Drilling Services was originally charged wi...
Jul 10, 2025 Transocean Barents oil rig (Transocean/Deepwater.com)
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Improving Cell Service Across Province
The provincial government says it is committed to finding solutions to ensure reliable cell phone coverage across the province. That response comes on the heels of a scary situation over the weekend n...
Jul 10, 2025 Nathan Dumlao / Unsplash
Increased Police Presence in New Harbour, Bay Roberts
There is an increased police presence in Bay Roberts and New Harbour at this hour. Police are carrying out an investigation near Powell's Supermarket in Bay Roberts and a home in New Harbour. The publ...
Jul 10, 2025
RNC Searching for Missing Mount Moriah Man
Police on the west coast need help in locating a missing man. Aaron M. Hall, who's 44 years old, is 5'6" tall and weighs 170 pounds. The man was last seen at his residence in Mount Moriah Tuesday afte...
Jul 10, 2025 (RNC)
Committee Ready for This Year's Early Running of Royal St. John's Regatta
Rowers are on the pond every night and organizers of the Royal St. John's Regatta say everything is coming together for the 207th running. This year, race day is Wednesday, July 30, one week sooner th...
Jul 10, 2025
Government Issues Nearly 50 Tenders for Roadwork This Year
The provincial government says nearly $152-million in contracts have been awarded for roadwork projects throughout the province so far this year. Government says a total of 49 tenders have been issued...
Jul 10, 2025
MUN Hosting 'Side Hustle Showcase' at St. John's Farmers' Market
Memorial University is holding a unique event this afternoon showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit of their students. The Side Hustle Showcase at the St. John's Farmers' Market will feature students w...
Jul 10, 2025
Manslaughter Case Delayed as Accused Awaits Psychiatric Exam
An attempt to set trial dates in a St. John's manslaughter case were thwarted again in provincial court this week. This time because the accused has been waiting for an appointment at the new Mental H...
Jul 10, 2025 (VOCM News file photo)
NL Federation of Labour Launches Campaign Highlighting Dangers of Excessive Heat in Workplace
The next few days are going to be hot right across much of the province, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour has launched a new campaign to address what they say is the "growing iss...
Jul 10, 2025
