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27-Year-Old Man Arrested Following Disturbance at Corner Brook Home
A man in Corner Brook spent the night in jail after a disturbance at a residence in the area of Reid Street. The 27-year-old has been charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats, mischief and...
Nov 20, 2023
Health Canada Urges Routine Radon Testing for Homeowners
Health Canada is urging homeowners to make radon testing a routine part of their upkeeping duties. Radon is a natural gas sometimes found in indoor spaces that can cause serious health issues, includi...
Nov 19, 2023 Photo via Canadian Cancer Society.
Government Boost Hopes to Improve and Enhance Starlite Trail
The federal and provincial governments are providing substantial funding to help improve the spectacular Starlite Trail through the Long Range Mountains. The trail runs from the site of the former Sta...
Nov 19, 2023 Photo via Hiking Newfoundland.
Local Pharmacists Recognized by Association's Annual Awards
The Pharmacy Association of Newfoundland and Labrador has recognized a number of professionals and their teams with the annual Pharmacist of the Year awards. Community Pharmacist of the Year is Jamie ...
Nov 19, 2023 Árpád Czapp / Unsplash
Canada Summer Games Searching for Official Mascot for 2025 Event
Students in grades 4 to 6 across Newfoundland and Labrador are being invited to submit ideas for a mascot for the 2025 Canada Summer Games. St. John's is hosting the event and officials are looking fo...
Nov 19, 2023
Processors Must Show Receipts in Order to Make Fish Price Setting Fair: SEA-NL
The Seaward Enterprises Association-or SEA-NL-says any new formula used to set fish prices can't guarantee a fair market share for harvesters unless processing companies are made to show their market ...
Nov 19, 2023 (Ryan Cleary)
Main Road in Fox Island River Impassable Due to Downed Power Line
The main road in Fox Island River is currently closed due to a downed power line. Crews are on the scene and Bay St. George RCMP are asking the public to avoid the area for the time being. VOCM News w...
Nov 19, 2023
Winning Lotto 649 Ticket Worth $100,000 Sold in Marystown
Somebody on the Burin Peninsula is $100,000 richer this morning. A Lotto 649 ticket purchased in Marystown matched all six TAG numbers in Saturday night's draw and is the winner of the top TAG prize. ...
Nov 19, 2023
Labrador MHA Calls On Government to Address Intraprovincial Travel Costs
While many are praising the new direct connection between St. John's to the UK, the MHA for Labrador West says addressing the issues surrounding intraprovincial travel should also be a priority. Jorda...
Nov 19, 2023
Province Offering Vaccine Support Programs for Employers
The province is reminding employers across the province about a program available to help improve access to flu and COVID vaccines. The Private Employer Vaccine Program provides support to employers t...
Nov 19, 2023
