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Brian Wilson Dead at 82
The co-founder and a driving force behind the Beach Boys has passed away. Brian Wilson, a songwriter and producer recognized for his genius, was 82. He penned or co-wrote more than two dozen Top 40 hi...
Jun 11, 2025 The cover of Pet Sounds with Brian Wilson, far left (Capitol Records)
John Abbott Stepping Down as Result of Resolution Reached in Contested Election
A settlement has been reached that should put the 2021 pandemic election results to bed once and for all. Cabinet minister John Abbott is stepping down from elected office. The parties involved in a t...
Jun 11, 2025 Then-NDP Leader Alison Coffin enters the courtroom to find then-Chief Electoral Officer Bruce Chaulk already there in this May 10, 2021. (VOCM News)
Teen Ticketed Following Rollover Crash on Point Leamington Highway
An 18-year-old who didn't have a driver's licence was ticketed as the result of a rollover crash on the highway in Point Leamington earlier this week. Police were called to the scene around 6:30 Monda...
Jun 11, 2025
City Considers Subdividing Property Where Richmond Cottage Once Stood
A once-controversial heritage property on the outskirts of downtown may finally have a taker. It was eight years ago this month that the former Richmond Cottage, one of the oldest structures in the ci...
Jun 11, 2025 The piece of land on which Richmond Cottage once stood (VOCM News)
Energy Minister in France, Attending VivaTech Conference
Minister Steve Crocker is iin France this week attending an event focused on technology innovation. Over 165,000 people are expected to attend this year's VivaTech conference in Paris, including 13,50...
Jun 11, 2025 Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, Steve Crocker (VOCM News)
Teen Ticketed for Stunting as Result of Airport Heights Crash in April
A teen has been ticketed as a result of a collision involving a dirt bike in St. John's back in April. Police were called out to the scene of a crash on Airport Heights Drive, around 11:25 Easter Mond...
Jun 11, 2025 RNC Cst. James Cadigan
Man Arrested in Harbour Main Following Disturbance, Knife and Axe Seized by Police
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a disturbance in Harbour Main on Monday. RCMP were notified around 10:30 Monday morning about a person who had been threatened by a man holding a ...
Jun 11, 2025
Swilers Mourn Loss of Local Rugby Builder
A man who was instrumental in the construction of the Swilers Rugby Complex in St. John's has passed away. Paddy O'Callahan, who built up a solid catering business servicing the offshore oil industry ...
Jun 11, 2025 Paddy O'Callaghan (via Swilers Rugby on Facebook)
RCMP Trying to Locate Owner of Dead Dog
Whitbourne RCMP are trying to locate the owner of a dog which had been found deceased and submerged near the wharf in Whiteway, Trinity Bay. RCMP were called on May 10th after local residents recovere...
Jun 11, 2025
Teen Hit With Several Charges and Tickets for Reckless Dirt Bike Use in Bonavista
A teen is facing a long list of charges and tickets after a dirt bike was seen speeding along Sebastian Drive in Bonavista Saturday evening. RCMP located the dirt bike at the intersection of Coster St...
Jun 11, 2025
