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Hundreds Gather for Remembrance Day Ceremony in St. John's
The annual Remembrance Day ceremony in downtown St. John's returned to its full program this year after two years of COVID-19 restrictions. A cold and damp morning in the capital city did not stop hun...
Nov 11, 2022
Glovertown Man Arrested as Police Investigate Theft of Stolen Trailer in Gander
A 44-year-old Glovertown Man was arrested as part of an investigation into a stolen enclosed utility trailer in Gander. On Monday, November 7, RCMP received a report of an overnight theft of the trail...
Nov 11, 2022
Remembrance Day Concert at Basilica This Afternoon
A special musical event is being held today at the Basilica to honour the memory of Newfoundland soldiers that are buried far from home. The event, called The 18, celebrates the children of London's B...
Nov 11, 2022
AAHP Calling for Focus on Recruiting NLers Who Leave Province for Health Care Training
One of the biggest challenges facing the health care system in terms of retaining workers is trying to lure back to the province those who had to move away for training. The President of the Associati...
Nov 11, 2022
Police Investigating Rifle Round Shot Through Isle aux Morts Home
Here's a good example of why laws are in place restricting people from discharging a firearm near residential areas. RCMP on the southwest coast believe that a rifle round which struck a home on Ridge...
Nov 11, 2022
Businesses, Government Offices Closed for Remembrance Day Holiday
Remembrance Day is a Shops Closing Day in Newfoundland and Labrador. That means most stores, and all municipal and provincial government offices are closed for the day. Residents are urged to check wi...
Nov 11, 2022
Price of Gas Down by Nearly 10 Cents
There's been a decrease in the price of gas this morning, but all other fuels remain unchanged. Gasoline has dropped by nearly 9.8 cents a litre. This, after gas went up by 5.3 cents on Thursday. The ...
Nov 11, 2022
Number of Road Closures for Remembrance Day Ceremonies
Remembrance Day is being marked this morning at memorials, Legions and cenotaphs across the province. The biggest event is at the National War Memorial on Duckworth Street in St. John's. A Remembrance...
Nov 11, 2022
Remembrance Day Special Airing on VOCM
Remembrance Day will be marked on VOCM tomorrow with a special program hosted by Brian O'Connell. The show, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. will feature the province's war history, music reflecting the e...
Nov 10, 2022
Crown Lands Creating Issues for Realtors and Clients
The Realtors' Association is weighing in on big questions surrounding Crown Lands. CEO Bill Sterling says realtors and their clients are continually encountering difficulties as it relates to buying a...
Nov 10, 2022 (Association of Realtors CEO Bill Stirling; File photo)
