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RCMP Welcomes Guilty Verdict in Dean Penney Trial
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (154+ words) RCMP say they "welcome and respect" the guilty verdict in the Dean Penney murder trial. After several days of deliberations, the jury came back with their decision Sunday morning in Corner Brook. Penney, who is now 53, was accused of killing…...
Federal Funding to Help Mount Pearl Firm Take Marine Tech to the Global Stage
11+ hour, 38+ min ago (73+ words) VOCM A Mount Pearl-based electronics firm has received $375, 000 in federal funding to help showcase its wireless marine monitoring products to customers. The hope is that the money will allow Notus Electronics to explore market opportunities in Europe and Southeast Asia....
Big Wins for Newfoundland and Labrador Artists and Industry Leaders at 2026 ECMAs
6+ hour, 26+ min ago (634+ words) Tamara Kater Executive Director of Music NL at 2026 ECMA's in Sydney Cape Brenton The 2026 East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs) in Sydney, Cape Breton wrapped up yesterday with artists from Newfoundland & Labrador celebrating six additional ins. Music NL says it has…...
World Cup Fever Grips NL as Canada Prepares for Historic Tournament
11+ hour, 18+ min ago (167+ words) The world's biggest sporting event is just a few weeks away" and the local soccer community will be taking it all in. Matches in the World Cup of Soccer will be played in Toronto, Vancouver, the United States and Mexico…...
GPS Tracking Helps RNC Recover Stolen Vehicle Downtown
14+ hour, 36+ min ago (86+ words) VOCM It was a busy night for the RNC. Just after 9pm, police responded to a call about a vehicle theft in the downtown area. Located through GPS, officers were able to find the vehicle and after a short investigation were…...
Concerns Raised Over Impact of Massive Baltic III Salvage Operation on Local Roads
10+ hour, 22+ min ago (182+ words) The Baltic III at Cedar Cove, April 6, 2026 (Canadian Coast Guard) Questions have been raised about the impact the dismantling of the Baltic III bulk carrier will have on road infrastructure on the west coast. The final phase of the'removal of…...
New Instrument Collection Honors the Legacy of John Hutton
11+ hour, 36+ min ago (130+ words) The John Hutton Instrument Collection is part of the Katie Sullivan Instrument Library (via Facebook). A melodic library is getting a big boost in support. The Katie Sullivan Instrument Library has just announced a new collection'will be added to the…...
Breaking: Dean Penney Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (117+ words) Dean Penney (VOCM News) Dean Penney has been found guilty of first degree murder. The verdict came down this morning in the Corner Brook Supreme Court after several days of deliberation by the jury. The St. Anthony man, now 53, was…...
Ottawa Launches $15 M Ghost Gear Initiative
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (114+ words) VOCM The federal government has allocated $15 million over the next three years to help locate, prevent and retrieve ghost gear. The term is used to describe lost or abandoned nets and gear that continue to fish unseen. Applications are now…...
New Survey Highlights Rising Fears of Sports Betting Addiction in Canada
13+ hour, 21+ min ago (134+ words) (via Angus Reid Institute) A recent survey shows that concerns are growing about the risk of addiction and financial loss caused by the profusion of sports betting in Canada " especially among young to middle-aged men. New data from Angus Reid…...