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Teen Sets Out to Conquer East Coast Trail in Support of Community Food Sharing Association
A teenager from St. John's is embarking on a lengthy hiking trip today in support of the Community Food Sharing Association. Sixteen-year-old Cass Parsons of St. John's is endeavoring to hike all 336 ...
Jul 06, 2024
MUN Student Demonstrators Charged With Trespassing
Three university students have been charged with trespassing after the RNC were called in to assist in disbanding a protest on campus. Administration at MUN called the RNC for assistance on Friday nig...
Jul 06, 2024
New Rec Facility in Galway Much Needed, Says Gushue
Olympic curler Brad Gushue is welcoming news that a new multiplex recreation facility is being built in Galway. Premier Andrew Furey made the announcement yesterday. The new facility will include ice ...
Jul 06, 2024
Man Linked to Numerous Crimes Assaults Metro Police Officer
An RNC officer is recovering from minor injuries after being assaulted by a man who was picked up by police on numerous charges. Things began unfolding over the supperhour when officers responded to r...
Jul 06, 2024
Roman Catholic Church Ordered to Pay $104 Million to Abuse Victims
The Roman Catholic Church has been ordered to pay a series of settlements totalling $104 million to victims of abuse in this province. The series of settlements will be paid out to nearly 300 people w...
Jul 06, 2024 The Basilica of St. John the Baptist, St. John's (VOCM News)
Wanted Man Caught by RNC After Footwear Mishap
A man on the RNC's wanted list decided to bolt from officers in the capital city's downtown yesterday, but his summer attire had other plans. Officers on patrol caught a glimpse of the wanted man out ...
Jul 06, 2024
Hebron Platform Worker Uninjured After Potentially Fatal Shock
A worker on the Hebron Platform is no worse for the wear after an incident that had the potential to be fatal. C-NLOPB says the employee got an electric shock to the hand while connecting a portable e...
Jul 06, 2024
Big Trad Groups Confirmed For Holyrood's 35th Annual Squidfest
The Town of Holyrood, often referred to as the squid capital of Canada, is gearing up for its annual Squidfest, Coun. Mabel Tilley says the town's connection to the species goes back years to when the...
Jul 05, 2024
Conne River Extends Open Invitation to 29th Powwow This Weekend
The Miawpukek Frist Nation's annual Powwow gets under way today. The event, which is in its 29th year, includes three days of events in Conne River. Culture and tourism supervisor Susan Quann describe...
Jul 05, 2024 (File photo of last year's powwow courtesy Todd George Ingram)
Identifying and Addressing Eating Disorders Starts at Home: Thomey
The Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador is hopeful that new national guidelines for the screening of adolescents will lead to better outcomes. But ultimately the identification of ...
Jul 05, 2024 Paul Thomey, executive director of the Eating Disorder Foundation of NL.
