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Jury Wastes Little Time Returning Guilty Verdict in Pope Murder Trial
Craig Pope has again been found guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of another man more than six years ago. A Supreme Court jury returned with the verdict late Friday afternoon after ...
Dec 09, 2023 (VOCM News)
Hudson & Rex Holding Fundraiser for Rainbow Riders
Hudson & Rex is partnering with a local charity for a holiday fundraiser this weekend. Canine superstar Rex will be joining Santa Claus and a number of guests at Rainbow Riders to raise money for the ...
Dec 09, 2023 (File Photo)
Shoal Harbour Causeway Bridge Reopens in Clarenville
It's been a long time coming, but the Shoal Harbour causeway bridge in Clarenville is finally open to both vehicle and foot traffic. Mayor John Pickett says the completion of the causeway is welcome n...
Dec 09, 2023 Via Our Town - Clarenville on Facebook
Special Weather Statement Warns of Dangerous Sea Conditions for Avalon Peninsula
A special weather statement has been issued for a portion of the Avalon peninsula, warning of dangerous sea conditions today. The statement is for the northern Avalon, and the east coast from Cape St....
Dec 09, 2023
Paramedic Association Still Waiting for Details on Province-Wide Ambulance System
The NL Paramedic Association is still waiting on details on what a planned province-wide ambulance system will look like. Plans to consolidate nearly 60 ambulance services was announced during the las...
Dec 08, 2023
Privacy Commissioners Launch Set of Principles for Use of Generative AI
NL Privacy Commissioner Michael Harvey joined his provincial and federal counterparts in Ottawa this week to launch a set of principles to ensure the responsible and trustworthy development and use of...
Dec 08, 2023 (Privacy Commissioner Michael Harvey)
Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Holds Line On Mil Rates
The town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's has brought down its municipal budget, holding the line on residential (7) and commercial (8.1) mil rates. Water and sewer fees will also remain the same. Major ...
Dec 08, 2023 (Portugal Cove-St. Philip's/ Facebook)
Salvation Army Makes Urgent Plea for Food Donations to Meet Growing Need
The Salvation Army is making an urgent call for items to stock their food bank due to increased demand. The St. John's food bank's supply is running low and the Salvation Army is asking for donations ...
Dec 08, 2023
Respiratory Illness Rising Across Canada
Respiratory illness is on the rise across the country, but provincial health officials aren't expecting a surge in new flu, RSV and COVID cases over the holiday season. Chief Medical Officer of Health...
Dec 08, 2023 Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Environment Minister Back from COP28 - Carbon Capture Among Key Discussion Points
Much of the conversation at the 28th annual United Nations climate meeting recently held in Dubai centered around carbon capture and utilization storage. Environment Minister Bernard Davis represented...
Dec 08, 2023
