Category Archives: Local News

Protesters who are not sweet on hydrogen projects handed out candy to political leaders and energy executives yesterday at the Energy NL Conference in St. John's. The dozen or so people, looking to ge...

RNC have confirmed that a child involved in a vehicle collision in Virginia Park on Monday has succumbed to his injuries. The boy was riding his bike when the incident occurred. RNC are offering their...

Plans are underway for a Trail of the Caribou pilgrimage next year to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont Hamel. The trip will pass through France, Belgium, England, and Turkey-follow...

While the removal of the consumer carbon tax had an immediate impact on inflation, the Bank of Canada is waiting to see what effect U.S. tariffs and counter-tariffs will have on the economy before mak...

Nearly two dozen mechanics from Capital Hyundai are on strike. Mechanics voted 100 per cent in favour of a strike. In a statement to VOCM News, Capital Auto Group says while they're "disappointed by t...

The Trans Canada between Gander and Benton has reopened to one lane following a serious collision overnight. RCMP blocked off both lanes for several hours and remain on the scene this morning. Traffic...

Summer-like temperatures are in the forecast for most of the island today. The mercury will reach into the mid-to high twenties across the island. Environment Canada meteorologist David Neil says welc...

A St. Pierre man is without his license after getting caught driving almost 70 km/h over the speed limit this week. RCMP caught the man on the Trans-Canada Highway near Arnolds Cove, going 169 km/h in...

The first Canadian in space and former Liberal cabinet minister has passed away. Marc Garneau passed away yesterday after a brief illness. He made history in 1984 as the first Canadian to fly to space...

The Liberal party is making its first public moves towards gearing up for a provincial election. Both the PCs and NDP have been making moves in each of the electoral districts for some time, but to no...