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Newfoundlander Identified as Sailor who Died in Nova Scotia Naval Accident
The Royal Canadian Navy has confirmed that a sailor who died after a small military boat capsized near Halifax last Friday was a Newfoundlander. Thirty-eight-year-old Petty Officer 2nd Class Greg Appl...
Jan 28, 2025 Photo via National Defence
Operations Still Suspended at Whiffen Head Terminal
Operations remain suspended at the Newfoundland Transshipment Terminal at Whiffen Head in Placentia Bay after a tanker came into contact with the jetty last week. Newfoundland Transshipment President ...
Jan 28, 2025 File photo via Newfoundland Transshipment
Lewisporte Fire Chief Raises Concerns Over Electric Vehicle Fire Risks
A fire fighter in central Newfoundland says he dreads to think of what might happen if an electric vehicle catches fire in a confined or crowded space. Battalion Chief with the Lewisporte Fire Departm...
Jan 28, 2025
Increased Security Measures Planned for Transitional Housing in Airport Heights
The ward councillor for the Airport Heights area says she has heard from residents who are concerned about safety related to the transitional housing facility inside the old Comfort Inn. Last week, PC...
Jan 28, 2025
Parfrey Emphasizes Social Determinants in New Role as NL Health Services CEO
The new CEO of NL Health Services says his priorities for the health care system are the same as those outlined in the Health Accord. Pat Parfrey, who helped craft the accord and guide its implementat...
Jan 28, 2025 NL Health Services CEO Pat Parfrey. (VOCM News/file)
Man Accused of Roaches Line Murder Immediately Claimed Self-Defence: Witness
A man accused of a murder on Roaches Line almost four years ago was pleading his innocence in the immediate aftermath of the incident, a witness testified yesterday. Even as he was trying CPR, Patrick...
Jan 28, 2025 Co-defence counsel Danny Vavasour with his client, Patrick Sulurayok in Supreme Court. (VOCM News)
Cause of Fatal Driftwood Inn Fire Remains Under Police Investigation
The cause of a fire that destroyed the Driftwood Inn in Deer Lake last October and claimed the life of a man who was staying there as a guest, remains under investigation. The fire broke out around 7:...
Jan 28, 2025
Ontario Man Charged in Death of 19 Dogs Pleads Not Guilty
An Ontario man accused of animal cruelty in the deaths of 19 dogs has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Fifty-three-year-old Toby Cadotte faces one count each of willfully causing or permitting unnec...
Jan 28, 2025 (Harbour Grace Provincial Court)
'Buying Canadian' Not Black and White Method to Retaliate Against Looming Tariffs, says Food Researcher
Since US President Donald Trump first announced his intention to impose punishing tariffs on Canadian goods heading to the United States, more and more Canadians have been considering a "buy Canadian"...
Jan 28, 2025
Man Charged for Tying Up 911 Lines With Fictitious Claims
A man has been charged for tying up the 911 lines with fake calls for help. RNC showed up at a home in the west end around 1:30 this morning after receiving numerous calls about someone in distress. O...
Jan 28, 2025
