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Transport Canada Notified After Vessel Strikes Jetty at Whiffen Head
Transport Canada says it has been notified after a vessel reportedly struck the jetty at the Whiffen Head transshipment facility in Placentia Bay this week. Transport Canada says it will conduct a tho...
Jan 24, 2025 Photo via Trades NL
Man Charged With Assault at Two Separate Homes in Mount Pearl
A 38-year-old man is facing multiple charges after two separate assaults at homes in Mount Pearl yesterday morning. RNC were called to a disturbance a home around 6:30 a.m. after a man forced his way ...
Jan 24, 2025
Man Facing Drugs and Weapons Charges Following Incident at Paradise Home
A man is facing a raft of drug and weapons charges following an incident in Paradise last weekend. The RNC were called to a home in the town just before noon on Saturday following reports of a weapons...
Jan 23, 2025
Torbay Man Arrested in Carbonear Incident
A 27-year-old man from Torbay appeared in court in St. John's today following a tense situation in Carbonear on Wednesday. Peter Campbell was arrested at a home on Adelaide Street after police receive...
Jan 23, 2025 (Submitted)
Torbay Mayor Remembers Ward Gosse for Dedication to Public Service
The mayor of Torbay is among those paying tribute to a well known municipal councilor and sports hall of famer. Ward Gosse passed away unexpectedly this week. He was 56 years old. A native of Bay Robe...
Jan 23, 2025
Trans Advocate, Gemma Hickey Travels To U.S. After Trump Inauguration
Mere days after the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, a well-known advocate for the trans community is making the trip to Seattle, and so far, it hasn't been a smooth ride. Hickey was schedul...
Jan 23, 2025 Gemma Hickey (VOCM News file photo)
Local Company Hires 24-Hour Security Following Break-in, Safety Concerns
The Newfoundland Chocolate Company says it's had to hire 24-hour security after its cafe on Torbay Road was broken into overnight. The front door was smashed despite the fact that the cafe holds a min...
Jan 23, 2025 Via Newfoundland Chocolate Company on Facebook.
Newfoundland Regiment: Officials Reveal Name and Logo of New Hockey Franchise
The Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League is paying tribute to the Royal Newfoundland Regiment as the new St. John's team unveiled it's name and logo this afternoon. The logo for the Newfoundland Regim...
Jan 23, 2025
Capital Auto Group Acquires Cabot Ford Lincoln
The Capital Auto Group is expanding with the recent acquisition of Cabot Ford Lincoln. The dealership will now be known as Capital Ford Lincoln, expanding the Capital Auto Group to a total of 460 empl...
Jan 23, 2025
RNC Searching for Man Wanted on Serious Charges
The RNC is searching for a man wanted on a number of serious charges. The Constabulary says 36-year-old Ryan King of St. John's is accused in connection with a break-in during the early morning hours ...
Jan 23, 2025
