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Man Charged with Impaired Following Single-Vehicle Crash on TCH
A 50-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving following a crash on the Trans Canada Tuesday evening. Police were called to the scene just west of Whitbourne just before 7:00 p.m. after an SUV le...
Nov 02, 2022
Health Minister Gives Details on Legislation to Amalgamate the Four Health Authorities
The provincial government says there will be no job losses and people who continue to be employed in health care under the restructured system will not have to move. Minister Tom Osborne shared more d...
Nov 02, 2022
Kids Eat Smart Radiothon Raises Over $340,000
A Radiothon held on VOCM and Bigland FM today has raised a significant amount of money for Kids Eat Smart. The total raised as of 5:00 p.m. today is $342,794. Kids Eat Smart aims to provide every chil...
Nov 02, 2022
Two Ferries Docked After Colliding Near Bell Island
Both the Beaumont Hamel and the Legionnaire were tied up early this afternoon after the ferries came into contact with each other while docking at Bell island, causing damage to both vessels. Both fer...
Nov 02, 2022
RNC Release Footage of St. John's Shooting Suspect
Police are looking for the public's help in identifying an individual in connection with a recent shooting in the capital city. RNC posted a video of the incident on Twitter. The video shows a person ...
Nov 02, 2022
St. John's Getting New Track and Field Facility Ahead of 2025 Canada Summer Games, says Recreation Minister
The capital city is getting a brand new track and field facility as part of the build up to the 2025 Canada Summer Games. Recreation Minister Steve Crocker made the announcement in the House of Assemb...
Nov 02, 2022
Dempster and Wakeham Spar Over Labrador Health Care Staffing Cuts During Raucous Session in HoA
It was a raucous session of the House of Assembly today with barbs, cat calls and even a few apologies. Things ramped up with accusations surrounding cuts to health care staffing on the coast of Labra...
Nov 02, 2022
Mother of Man Lost at Sea Speaks Out "In Outrage" against Lack of Search and Rescue Resources in Labrador
The mother of a young man lost at sea is recounting her experience and work in turning tragedy into advocacy. Twenty-five-year old Marc Russell of Mary's Harbour and 30-year-old Joey Jenkins of Lodge ...
Nov 02, 2022
Over $2-Million Raised Through We Stand On Guard Again Fundraiser
The We Stand On Guard Again concert, including matching funds from the federal government, has raised over $2 million for people impacted by Hurricane Fiona. The concert, held on Sunday at the Mary Br...
Nov 02, 2022
Five Countries Meet to Discuss Ways to Combat Online Scams
For the first time ever, representatives from five countries met in person to discuss ways to combat scam communications. Scams involving phone, text, email, and social media have been popping up more...
Nov 02, 2022
