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Wanted Man Arrested Following Police Chase in Downtown St. John's
Metro police picked up a man on their wanted list downtown St. John's yesterday afternoon, but not before he gave officer a run for their money. Police saw him walking in the area at about 4 p.m., but...
Oct 13, 2023
PC MHA Sounding Alarm Over Another Doctor Leaving Central NL
A PC MHA is sounding the alarm over another doctor leaving central Newfoundland. Exploits MHA Pleaman Forsey says with doctors leaving the region, lengthy drives for care and the Botwood emergency roo...
Oct 13, 2023 Pleaman Forsey
VOCM Cares Thanksgiving Food Drive Collects 18,000 Lbs of Food
The VOCM Cares foundation is touting their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive as a big success. They say 18,000 pounds of food was collected for the Community Food sharing Association-a value of over $57,...
Oct 13, 2023
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick Abandon Atlantic Loop
The future of the Atlantic Loop, a project designed to get Nova Scotia and New Brunswick off coal using hydro power generated in Labrador and Quebec, is in serious doubt. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick...
Oct 13, 2023 Seamus O'Regan
Work Begins to Demolish Old Grace Hospital Nurses' Residence
Work to demolish the old Grace Hospital nurses' residence has begun. A $2.5 million contract for the work was awarded to Inflector Environmental Services earlier this year. A perimeter was set up at t...
Oct 13, 2023
RNC Increasing Patrols at Capital City Worship Centres Amid Global Threats
The RNC is increasing patrols at worship centres as global online threats are causing concerns in the community. The police service says it has heard from community leaders in the capital city that th...
Oct 12, 2023 Via Google Maps
Newfoundland Rogues to Compete in Basketball Super League
The Newfoundland Rogues have announced the details of their upcoming season. The Rogues will be competing in the Basketball Super League, which was formed earlier this year. They will be joining sever...
Oct 12, 2023
Emergency Crews Turn Out for Blood Donation Contest
Emergency crews are at Canadian Blood Services today, all in support of a cause. The event is called Sirens for Life. Members of the RCMP, RNC, and St. John's Regional Fire Department are all turning ...
Oct 12, 2023
Avalon Employment CEO Details Advantages of Hiring People With Disabilities
The CEO of Avalon Employment says there are many benefits to hiring people with disabilities. This is Disability Employment Awareness Month. Sean Wiltshire says there are advantages for the community ...
Oct 12, 2023
Well-Known Businessman, Aviator, Roger Pike, Passes Away
The patriarch of a Newfoundland and Labrador business dynasty has passed away. Roger Pike passed away on Wednesday at the age of 82. Pike, who founded the Pike Group of Companies in 1983, also created...
Oct 12, 2023
