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One Suspect in Sheshatshiu Assault Apprehended, Second Still at Large
The RCMP has arrested one of two people wanted in connection with a recent assault in Sheshatshiu. Police arrested 33-year-old Michelle Ashini on Friday. She was wanted on charges of assault and assau...
Jan 20, 2025
Concerns Over Hydrogen Production Ignored, Says Newfoundland Activists
A group with serious questions and concerns about proposed hydrogen production developments in this province say they're not being heard by the provincial government. Brenda Kitchen was part of a demo...
Jan 20, 2025
Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs and National Emergencies in Inaugural Speech
If there was any doubt that Donald Trump might not make good on threats to impose punishing tariffs on foreign goods, those doubts were erased today during Trump's inaugural speech. The President used...
Jan 20, 2025 Photo via CPAC
Locals Remember Late NL Hockey Star George Faulkner
A local sports writer and commentator is reflecting on the legacy of George Faulkner, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest hockey players to ever come out of this province. Faulkner, a n...
Jan 20, 2025
Lynyrd Skynyrd Coming to St. John's this Fall
Classic southern rock icons, Lynyrd Skynyrd have added the Mary Brown's Centre in St. John's to a ten-stop tour across Canada this fall. Lynyrd Skynyrd will take the stage in St. John's on September 2...
Jan 20, 2025 Photo via Facebook
64-Year-Old Rescued by Helicopter After Medical Emergency Near Hann's Lookout
A 64-year-old man was taken to hospital after running into medical trouble in the woods near Hann's Lookout in the Bay of Islands on the weekend. The RNC and local emergency responders were called int...
Jan 20, 2025 Photo via Facebook
Long Wait Times for Mental Health Care Continue Despite New Hospital Transition
Over the next few months, patients and staff are transitioning from the old Waterford Hospital in St. John's to the new facility at the Health Sciences Centre. However, the struggle to find mental hea...
Jan 20, 2025 (VOCM News file photo)
Severe Weather Forces Marine Atlantic to Halt Crossings on Cabot Strait
High winds and choppy seas on the Cabot Straight have forced Marine Atlantic to cancel all scheduled crossings for today and this evening. The forecast for Channel-Port-aux-Basques includes a snow squ...
Jan 20, 2025 Photo via Environment Canada
PCs Demand End to UK Soccer Deal Following Drastic Immigration Reductions
The opposition immigration critic is calling for the government's UK soccer sponsorship program to be cancelled following news that the province's total immigration numbers for the year have been slas...
Jan 20, 2025 Photo from @BarrowAFC (X Account)
Quin-Sea Pulls Membership in ASP, Condemning Association for Attacking its own Members
Quin-Sea Fisheries has withdrawn it membership from the Association of Seafood Producers. Quin-Sea's withdrawal comes after what the company calls a "strained relationship with ASP" accusing the assoc...
Jan 20, 2025
