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Carbonear Man Banned From Driving Accused in Crash Seriously Injuring Teen
A Carbonear man under a lifetime driving ban is now accused of causing a crash that left a teenager in serious condition. Seventy-four-year-old George Malcolm Whalen was convicted in 2017 of impaired ...
Nov 28, 2023
Life Expectancy of Canadians Drops for Third Straight Year
For the third year in a row, life expectancy at birth of Canadians fell, from 81.6 years in 2021 to 81.3 years in 2022 according to Statistics Canada. From 2021 to 2022, life expectancy at birth decli...
Nov 28, 2023
Liam Hickey Selected for National Para Hockey Cup
Holyrood's own Liam Hickey is one of 20 players selected to don the Maple Leaf and represent Team Canada at the National Para Hockey Cup in Quispamsis, New Brunswick this December Hickey made the cut ...
Nov 28, 2023 Photo via Hockey Canada
Up to Fifteen Centimetres of Snow Set to Hit Eastern Newfoundland
A wind and rain storm that pummeled most of the island is moving out, but another system is on its way, with up to 15 cm of snow possible for the eastern portion of the island by thr late afternoon to...
Nov 28, 2023
Stephenville Mayor Encouraged by Hydrogen Project Rally
The mayor of Stephenville is feeling encouraged after a large rally in support of a proposed wind hydrogen project. Tom Rose was one of hundreds who took part in the rally on Saturday, voicing their s...
Nov 28, 2023 (Submitted photo)
High Winds Flip Truck in Gros Morne
High winds in Gros Morne National Park were enough to flip a transport truck on its side earlier this morning. Photos sent to VOCM News show the rig flipped over on the St. Paul's Bridge near Western ...
Nov 28, 2023
Opposition Health Critic Concerned With Teledoc Contract
Opposition health critic Barry Petten is concerned with the implications of a recent government contract to a US-based company to provide virtual health services for a two-year period. Petten wants to...
Nov 28, 2023
Metrobus, Gathering Place Continue Discussions to Re-establish Nearby Bus Shelter
It's taking longer than they had hoped, but Metrobus and a shelter on the edge of downtown St. John's for people who need help to meet basic needs are continuing discussions on re-establishing a bus s...
Nov 28, 2023
Multiple People Arrested in Apartment Building Drug Bust
Police arrested several people in a drug and weapons bust at an apartment building in St. John's today. The takedown occurred in the parking lot and inside the extended-stay building on Lemarchant Roa...
Nov 28, 2023
Innu Nation Relieved With Decision to Review Mealy Mountains National Park Bill
The Innu Nation is relieved that federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has committed to reviewing a Senate Bill to amend the Canada National Parks Act in ways that would have granted permanen...
Nov 28, 2023 (Photo via Parks Canada)
