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Princess Anne to Visit Province to Recognize Memorial Day
The Princess Royal will be in Newfoundland and Labrador later this month to take part in Memorial Day commemoration events that will include the interment of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Me...
Jun 13, 2024 (Photo via Royal Family Channel.)
Province Warning of Immigration Scams
The provincial government is warning newcomers and the public about fake documents claiming to be issued by the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism. The documents may include NL Provincial Nomi...
Jun 13, 2024
Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP Issue Warrant for Wanted Woman
Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a 40-year-old woman, wanted on multiple theft charges. RCMP say Crystal King is believed to be in the Grand Falls-Windsor area. Is...
Jun 13, 2024
Early Bird Deadline for Easter Seals Luxury Cabin Lottery
The clock is ticking down on the early bird deadline for the Easter Seals Luxury Cabin Lottery. The deadline is midnight tonight for the cabin, which overlooks the pond in Brigus Junction and is worth...
Jun 13, 2024
Public Health Scaling Back Updates on Respiratory Illnesses
Public Health is scaling back the frequency of updates on respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 and influenza. The province's online dashboard will be updated once every two weeks. Eventually those u...
Jun 13, 2024
One Person in Custody After Car Strikes Parked Vehicle, Home on Pennywell Road
One person is in custody after a car struck a parked vehicle and home on Pennywell Road in St. John's this morning. RNC say the call came in around 10:10 this morning. Police say the driver fled from ...
Jun 13, 2024
Downtown Pedestrian Mall Returns June 20
The popular Downtown Pedestrian Mall officially opens next week. Starting next Thursday, June 20, Water Street from Adelaide to Prescott will be closed to vehicle traffic daily from noon to 10 p.m. Th...
Jun 13, 2024
Markus Hicks Now Facing Over 200 Sexual Violence Charges Against 35 Complainants
Police have filed dozens of more sexual violence charges against Paradise teach and volleyball coach Markus Hicks. The RNC have repeatedly said they believe more people would come forward in the case ...
Jun 13, 2024 Markus Hicks is shown on video from the correctional facility in Bishop's Falls. (VOCM News/file)
Case Delayed for St. John's Fire Captain Accused of Sexual Assault
The sexual assault trial for a St. John's fire captain was delayed when the case was called in provincial court yesterday. Fifty-two-year-old Ron Pomeroy was charged in December with sexual assault an...
Jun 13, 2024 Photo via Facebook
AG Slams OilCo's Pay Practices, Urges Alignment With Government Scale
Auditor General Denise Hanrahan believes there are other mechanisms in place for the province's Oil and Gas Corporation to make its jobs more competitive than simply offering higher salaries. Hanrahan...
Jun 13, 2024 Auditor General Denise Hanrahan (VOCM News)
