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RCMP Investigating Theft of Side-by-Side From Home in Noel's Pond
Bay St. George RCMP are seeking the public's help in locating a side-by-side brazenly stolen from a property in Noel's Pond last week. Not only was the machine taken, but the thief also removed the ke...
Jun 13, 2024
AG's Office Bombarded With Audit Requests Pertaining to Health Care
Auditor General Denise Hanrahan's office is busy working on a long list of other audits and examinations, not the least of which involves the contracts issued through the health authority, like travel...
Jun 12, 2024
More Change Needed to Boost Downtown Security: Musician
One of the musicians who led the charge to get a greater police presence in the downtown as the result of increased safety concerns says he's pleased with the progress made to date-but some concerns r...
Jun 12, 2024
NDP Health Critic Holding Pharmacare Forum in St. John's
The health critic for the federal New Democrats will be in the capital city this weekend to discuss pharmacare. Peter Julian, MP for Westminster-Burnaby, has been making the rounds across Canada, seek...
Jun 12, 2024 (Photo via CPAC)
Rio Tinto/IOC Continues Efforts to Go Green
Mining giant Rio Tinto / IOC is moving forward with it's efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of its operations in Labrador West. The company installed a 40-megawatt steam boiler last year that will...
Jun 12, 2024
CBSA Apologizes to International Passengers Left Stranded in Gander
Hailed worldwide for its hospitality during 9/11, a recent incident involving an emergency landing at Gander International has resulted in an apology from the Canada Border Services Agency. The CBSA s...
Jun 12, 2024
Metro Police Searching for Hit and Run Suspect
The RNC is trying to identify and locate the driver responsible for a recent hit and run in St. John's. A woman and her dog were struck by a pickup at the intersection of Forbes Street and Bartlett Pl...
Jun 12, 2024
Wreck of Shackleton's Ship Located Off Labrador
The Quest, the ship on which Sir Ernest Shackleton had attempted his last expedition to Antarctica, has been located by a research team off the coast of Labrador. The Royal Canadian Geographical Socie...
Jun 12, 2024
Job's Cove Man Facing Sex-Related Charges Against Minors
A 41-year-old man from Job's Cove on the Conception Bay North Shore is facing multiple sex-related offences against young people. Harbour Grace RCMP received a complaint May 14 regarding a sexual assa...
Jun 12, 2024
First Class Flights, Cell Phone Plans, Legal Fees: OilCo Audit Reveals Excessive Spending
Auditor General Denise Hanrahan has released her report into operations at the Oil and Gas Corporation, which has found shortcomings in the areas of compensation, operating expenses, and conflict of i...
Jun 12, 2024 Auditor General Denise Hanrahan (VOCM News)
