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Upwards of $9,000 of Cocaine Seized in Harbour Breton Drug Bust
A 53-year-old Harbour Breton man is facing drug charges as the result of an ongoing investigation. RCMP from the Harbour Breton and Grand Falls-Windsor detachments as well as the federal Serious and O...
Jul 11, 2023
Local TV Show Uses Recent Community Resettlement Vote as Inspiration
Looking for something new to watch? A locally-produced television show has been picked up by Bell for subscribers to Bell's Fibe TV1 channel. Writer and producer Stephen Cadigan says Berries for Sale ...
Jul 11, 2023
Bridges to Hope Calls for Reduction in Wastage as More Working People Avail of Food Banks
The executive director of one of the busiest food banks in the metro region says we're in the middle of a health crisis with more and more people unable to afford to put meals on the table. Jody Willi...
Jul 11, 2023
Fire Fighters Extinguish Early Morning Vehicle Fire on Reid Street
Fire fighters were called to a vehicle fire on Reid Street in St. John's this morning. RNC say the call came in shortly before 11:00 a.m. The fire was quickly doused, but damage to the vehicle was ext...
Jul 11, 2023
Growlers Issue Qualifying Offers to Three Players
The Newfoundland Growlers have issued three players qualifying offers. Fan-favourite Todd Skirving, Barret Kirwin, and Adam Holwell. The team willattempt to bring back the three restricted free agents...
Jul 11, 2023
Some Parts of Labrador at Extreme Risk of Forest Fires
Hot, dry conditions are prevailing in many areas of Labrador. The forest fire index in parts of Labrador are in the high to extreme range. The Department of Forestry says when the fire index reaches v...
Jul 11, 2023
Environment Professor Reminding People Not to Leave Dog Poop Bags on Walking Trails
So-called biodegradable poop bags may be leaving some dog owners with the mistaken impression that simply leaving them scattered along walking trails isn't doing any harm. Think again says Dalhousie U...
Jul 11, 2023
Alex Newhook Signs Four-Year Contract with Montreal Canadiens
St. John's native Alex Newhook has signed a four-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens. Newhook was acquired in a trade with Colorado, giving up two draft picks for the Stanley Cup winner. The dea...
Jul 11, 2023 (Photo via Colorado Avalanche Twitter.)
Two Charged in Harbour Grace Weapons Bust Remain in Custody
Two people from Harbour Grace charged with making and selling illegal guns and other weapons are still in custody two weeks after their arrest. Forty-nine-year-old John Byrne and 41-year-old Crystal C...
Jul 11, 2023
St. John's Investigating Widespread Water Outage
The capital city is investigating after a huge portion of the capital city's west end suddenly lost water pressure this morning. Calls started coming in to the VOCM Newsroom around 10:30 this morning....
Jul 11, 2023
