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Wing’s Point Man Dies Following Weekend ATV Crash
A 22-year-old man from Wing's Point, Gander Bay, is dead following an ATV crash in the town over the weekend. The incident happened early Saturday evening, according to the RCMP. Police and paramedics...
May 27, 2019
Phase Three Of Paradise Road Construction Begins Today
One of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada is right here in Newfoundland and it's planning for the future. The Town of Paradise is in the midst of a three year strategic plan to address its y...
May 27, 2019
Mayor Vs Mayor: Breen Throws Down Kelly Cup Gauntlet To Toledo Mayor
It's a tale of two cities that's going to be decided on the ice after the mayor of St. John's issued a challenge to the mayor of Toledo, Ohio. The Newfoundland Growlers are heading to Toledo with a 2-...
May 27, 2019
Truck Bursts Into Flame After Striking Moose Near Whitbourne
A truck exploded into flame last night after striking a moose on the TCH 8 km west of Whitbourne, but luckily just the right person passed by the scene. Whitbourne Fire Chief Jamie Budden was driving ...
May 27, 2019 Photo courtesy Chief Jamie Budden
Drone Gets Birds-Eye View Of Iceberg Lagoon In Local Video
Iceberg season is upon is, but sometimes the best view isn't from the shore, but from the sky. Local photographer Rodger Price used a drone to get a closer look at a berg off the coast of Bacon Cove, ...
May 27, 2019 Image courtesy Rodger Price.
Opportunities For Province As Oil Companies Look To Diversify Into Green Tech, Says Breen
The Mayor of St. John's says the province has some prime opportunities when it comes to diversifying the offshore oil industry. The provincial government has made it clear that it will continue to loo...
May 27, 2019
Over Seven Per Cent Jump In Real Estate Prices On Track For 2020/21 Says Local Realtor
A local realtor says a forecasted jump in real estate prices for 2020/21 is right on target. A recent report from Moody's Analytics is forecasting a 7.5 per cent jump in real estate prices in the St. ...
May 27, 2019
Three Sent To Hospital Following Airport Heights Crash
Three people were sent to hospital following a collision in the east end of the City last evening. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Portugal Cove Road and Airport Heights Drive at ab...
May 27, 2019
Growlers Win 2-1 In Thrilling OT, Grab 2-0 Series Lead
For the second straight night at the Mile One, the Newfoundland Growlers and Toledo Walleye went to overtime to find a winner, and for the second straight night the Growlers came away with a win, and ...
May 27, 2019
VOCM Cares Radiothon Raises $95,000
The VOCM Cares Radiothon in support of Kin and Friends raised a whopping $95,000, on Sunday. Proceeds from the radiothon will support mental health initiatives throughout the Burin Peninsula through t...
May 27, 2019
