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City of St. John's Holding Open House to Discuss Housing Accelerator Fund
The application process for the housing grant program in St. John's opened only yesterday, but there is interest as several homeowners have accessed the forms. The capital city has been changing rules...
Aug 13, 2024
Single Parent Association Highlights Need for Back-to-School Supplies
The Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (SPANL) is hoping to fill a Metrobus to the brim with school supplies to help parents send their kids back to school with all the essentials....
Aug 13, 2024
Association for New Canadians Shocked by Video Shared on Social Media of Racist Incident in NL
Shocking video purportedly captured in this province, showing a man hurling insults and directing a racist tirade at newcomers from India is being widely shared on social media. The Association for Ne...
Aug 13, 2024
Work to Replace Canning Bridge in Marystown to Begin Once Bailey Bridge Complete
The mayor of Marystown says work on a permanent replacement for the Canning Bridge will begin as soon as a Bailey bridge is in place. Work on the temporary bridge is set to begin in the fall and will ...
Aug 13, 2024 Brian Keating
Population Growth Addressed in Federal Riding Boundary Adjustments, Say MUN Political Scientist
Some voters will find themselves voting for a candidate in a new or renamed riding come federal election time. Three ridings have been renamed: St. John's South-Mount Pearl will be known as Cape Spear...
Aug 13, 2024 Map via Elections Canada
Man Arrested After Fleeing Metro Police
A man did his best to elude the long arm of the law last night but metro police caught up with him on foot just after midnight. The RNC tried to pull him over in his vehicle in the west end of St. Joh...
Aug 13, 2024 (File photo)
Recruitment Efforts Underway to Fill Crown Attorney Positions: Justice Minister
Justice Minister Bernard Davis admits vacancies among Crown attorneys in the province are a concern and recruitment efforts are underway to help fill the gaps. Last week, the President of the Newfound...
Aug 13, 2024 Minister Bernard Davis (VOCM News file photo)
Police Investigating Arson at Sand Bar in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
RCMP are investigating a fire at the Sand Bar in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on the weekend as a case of arson. Police were called around 4:45 on Saturday morning. The building was destroyed despite the be...
Aug 13, 2024 (Sand Bar fire via Facebook)
38-Year-Old Man Arrested Following Altercation in the Goulds
A 38-year-old man was arrested and charged after an early morning altercation in the Goulds yesterday. RNC were called out around 5:00 a.m. on Monday. The accused was charged with assault, uttering th...
Aug 13, 2024
Man Charged With Impaired After Fatal Hit and Run Granted Bail
A man arrested following a fatal hit-and-run in St. John's on Regatta Day has been released on bail. Thirty-seven-year-old Mark Duke of Fox Harbour had been in custody since he was tracked down in the...
Aug 12, 2024 (VOCM News/file)
