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The Marystown Volunteer Fire Department has received $15,000 worth of new communications equipment. The department was given the equipment by JVC Kenwood Canada as part of their Kenwood Cares program. Fire Chief Justin Bolt explains that they have received three mobile radios and seven portable radios, plus other associated equipment including charging materials.

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The MHA for Bell Island is remembering former Mayor Gary Gosine as one who was passionate about his community. Gosine passed away yesterday at the age of 67. Fred Hutton says the long-time mayor was one of the most dedicated that he came across in his journalism and political career. Last year, Hutton awarded him the 75th Anniversary of Confederation Medal at his home. He says Gosine didn’t fully understand the impact that he had on the community.

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New $15,000 Bursary Aims to Boost RNC Recruitment A new bursary program has been created to help recruit officers for the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. The $15,000 bursary will be granted to each successful RNC recruit, based on a three-year return to service agreement.

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There will be an added layer of emotion surrounding the Marystown Pride Parade this year as it will be held in memory of a local drag performer who died suddenly last year. Jonathan Nichol, who was originally from Marystown, passed away last fall. The performer gained popularity under the drag name Reign Michaels, mainly performing throughout the St. John’s region.

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There were no reported injuries following a fire in St. John’s last night. RNC officers on patrol first noticed the fire and called firefighters to the abandoned home on New Pennywell Road just after 1:00 a.m.. @VOCMNEWS early morning fire on New Pennywell Road approximately 1:30am this morning! Quick work by Fire Department! pic.twitter.com/EPWInuQelI— Karen Norman (@KNorman20653) June 8, 2025Crews doused the fire, which had destroyed the abandoned home.