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PTSD Isn’t Something You Can Fake Says Minister Gambin-Walsh
Provincial presumptive PTSD legislation comes into effect today. Minister of Service NL Sherry Gambin-Walsh says they're ready and prepared to handle the new paperwork. She says they've created a new ...
Jul 03, 2019
Sudanese Newfoundlanders Protest In Solidarity Against Military Rule
Over fifty people of Sudanese descent turned out in front of St. John's City Hall yesterday afternoon to join those protesting military rule in the African nation. Conflict peaked in Sudan in December...
Jul 03, 2019
Bully Breed Buddies Walk In Bowring Park To Dispel Stereotypes
The Responsible Bully Owners of Atlantic Canada do not take negative stereotypes lightly when it comes to their four legged friends. https://twitter.com/VicBattcockVOCM/status/1145359449156128769 At l...
Jul 03, 2019
Hundreds Greet The Sunrise, Whether They Can See The Sun Or Not
A lack of sun did little to discourage crowds from attending the sunrise ceremony on Signal Hill this morning. With many wearing maple leaves and carrying Canadian flags, hundreds of locals and visito...
Jul 03, 2019
Divers Inspect Hull Of Formerly-Grounded Ship In Bay Bulls Today
An underwater inspection of the hull of the BBC Oregon - a massive cargo ship that ran aground in Bay Bulls Harbour - will take place today. She's almost on the rocks by the wharf. They are getting re...
Jul 03, 2019
Investigation Continues Into Sunday Morning Blaze On Newfoundland Drive
Fire investigators are probing the scene of a house fire early yesterday morning that sent two people to hospital with burns and smoke inhalation. The two injured adults were in the main floor of a tw...
Jul 03, 2019 Photo by Earl Noble
Coleman’s Manager Chosen As One Of This Year’s Canadian Grocer Star Women
A Store Manager at Coleman's on Newfoundland Drive has been chosen as one of this year's Canadian Grocer 2019 Star Women. Bethany Roberts has been the manager of the store since its opening in 2017 an...
Jul 03, 2019
Questions Raised Over Use Of Bird Feeders
A local bird biologist admits, bird feeders are a tricky topic. When temperatures rise, bird lovers are encouraged to take down their feeders to prevent the spread of frounce, a parasitic illness that...
Jul 03, 2019
Cargo Ship Freed After Running Aground In Bay Bulls Harbour
A massive cargo ship has been freed and is sailing once again after running aground in Bay Bulls Harbour. The BBC Oregon, approximately 100 metres in length, had just left the Pennecon dock and ended ...
Jul 03, 2019
Dog Owners Cautioned After Pet Falls Out Of Moving Car
Consider it a warning to pet owners whose dogs love to poke their heads out of the window of a moving vehicle. A woman caught an unusual incident on video this weekend. A large breed dog fell from the...
Jul 03, 2019
