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Santa Claus Parade Hits Streets of Downtown St. John's
The annual Downtown St. John's Santa Claus Parade went off without a hitch this afternoon. The weather was favourable for the nearly 50,000 people who hit the street to watch their favourite floats ro...
Dec 03, 2023
Newfoundland Distillery Company Launching First Whiskey Crafted, Distilled and Aged in the Province
The first whiskey crafted, distilled and aged in Newfoundland is hitting the shelves. The Newfoundland Distillery Company has released its Single Pot Newfoundland Whiskey, the first of its kind sold c...
Dec 03, 2023 Newfoundland Distillery - VOCM Photo
Gushue Rink Golden at Japan's Karuizawa International Tournament
Team Gushue is leaving Japan with some new hardware. Brad Gushue and his rink were in Japan this past week, representing Canada at the 2023 Karuizawa International. The team beat Japan's Team Sato 7-1...
Dec 03, 2023 Photo via Team Gushue Twitter
Police Confirm Death of Male Inmate at HMP
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has confirmed the death of an inmate at Her Majesty's Penitentiary. The 35-year-old man was taken to hospital where died overnight Friday. No further details have b...
Dec 03, 2023
Helmets No Longer Required for Off-Road Vehicles on Labrador Inuit Lands
Helmets are no longer required for drivers or passengers in off-road vehicles on Labrador Inuit Lands. Nunatsiavut recently enacted the law that only applies during ATV and snowmobile use within Inuit...
Dec 03, 2023 (File photo.)
Local Tech Expert Suggests Use of Passkeys Amidst Growing Concerns of Cyber Security in Canada
A new study shows that Canadians are still using easily-guessed passwords, despite increased concerns around cyber security. Around 70 per cent of the 200 most common passwords in the country can be c...
Dec 03, 2023
NL Health Services Announces More Temporary Closures to Emergency Services in New-Wes-Valley and Lewisporte
Following an announcement today announcing closure to services in Fogo Island, Health Services has announced a temporary closure of emergency services at the Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre in N...
Dec 03, 2023
Province Touts Progress Made on Addressing Child Care Shortage
The provincial government is touting some progress being made in addressing a child care shortage. A thousand new spaces have been created to operate under the $10-a-day or less child care program. Th...
Dec 03, 2023
Diocese of Grand Falls Comments on the Arrest of Priest Charged With Sexual Assault
The Bishop for Grand Falls, Bishop Daniels, has released a statement that The Diocese of Grand Falls will cooperate fully with the investigation into the complaint which led to this arrest of Father T...
Dec 03, 2023
Temporary Disruption of Laboratory and Medical Imaging Services at Fogo Island Health Centre
NL Health Services would like to advise residents of a temporary disruption of laboratory services (blood collection) and medical imaging services at Fogo Island Health Centre on Fogo Island effective...
Dec 03, 2023
