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RNC Seeking the Public's Assistance in Locating Missing 17-Year-Old
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is seeking the assistance of the public in locating missing person Camren Ward-Hall On December 14th the RNC received a missing person report concerning 17 ye...
Dec 16, 2023
Second-Year Student Criticizes Ongoing Parking Woes at Memorial University
A second-year student at Memorial University is fed up with parking woes at the St. John's campus. Liam Caroll, who lives in Torbay, calls getting back and forth to the university a "nightmare". He sa...
Dec 16, 2023
RCMP's "Significant Update" on Missing Person Jennifer Hillier Penney Scheduled for this Morning
Just over seven years since she went missing, RCMP are set to announce a "significant" update in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Jennifer Hillier Penney. The 38-year-old vanished a...
Dec 16, 2023 Jennifer Hillier-Penney
VOCM Cares 50/50 Draw Hits $130,000 as Deadline to Purchase Tickets Approaches
Last call for tickets for the VOCM Cares Foundation's 50/50 draw. The jackpot continues to climb over $130,000 with the cut off for ticket purchases at midnight tonight. Sonya Smith, Executive Directo...
Dec 16, 2023
RNC Looking for Witnesses, Video Footage of Corner Brook House Fire
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in Corner Brook is seeking help from the public after a fire destroyed a home one week ago. Emergency responders were first called to the scene on Batstone's Road j...
Dec 15, 2023
CAA Expects Holiday Travel Returning to Pre-Pandemic Levels This Year
It's expected to be a busy few weeks ahead at the airports with many people heading home for the holidays. Julia Kent, Director of Social Responsibility and Advocacy with CAA Atlantic, says all signs ...
Dec 15, 2023
Crime Stoppers Tips Lead to 60 Arrests in 2023
Anonymous tips submitted through Crime Stoppers was a helpful asset in taking action against a number of crimes reported in 2023. Rod Pike, Chair of NL Crime Stoppers, says anonymous tips led to 60 ar...
Dec 15, 2023
Essential Transit Association: St. John's Drops Ball With Cut to Metrobus Subsidy
A group dedicated to public transit says the City of St. John's dropped the ball when it reduced the operating subsidy to Metrobus. Citing an increase in ridership of 44 per cent over the past few yea...
Dec 15, 2023
RNC Warn of Scam Targeting Fraud Victims Involving Fake Law Enforcement Credentials
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is warning the public of a scam going around involving the use of law enforcement credentials. The scheme involves a letter being sent to previous fraud victims off...
Dec 15, 2023
Urgent Care Services at US Memorial Hospital Moving Virtual Next Week
Urgent care services in St. Lawrence will be moving online for the work week leading up to Christmas. From December 18 to December 22, urgent care will be offered by a nurse pracitioner virtually from...
Dec 15, 2023
