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Loss of Titan Submersible Resonates With St. John's Mayor
The support vessel Polar Prince returned to St. John's harbour yesterday, amid a throng of media and other onlookers. The vessel which launched the ill-fated submersible mini-sub Titan went directly t...
Jun 25, 2023
Ephesus Well Abandonment Bad News for Industry, Says Analyst
An oil and gas industry analyst believes BP's decision to abandon the Ephesus Well is a bad sign for the industry. Rob Strong says they key word with the announcement is that they are abandoning the w...
Jun 25, 2023 Rob Strong. (File Photo)
Students and Staff at St. Thomas Aquinas Bid Farewell to Beloved Autism Service Dog
While many students said goodbye to their teachers and friends this past week, students and staff at a school on the Port au Port Peninsula said goodbye to a beloved four legged friend. Worth, an Auti...
Jun 25, 2023
Kate Bazeley, Noah Defreyne First to Cross Tely 10 Finish Line
The rain held off and the 95th annual Tely 10 road race went off without a hitch this morning. Hundreds of participants lined up at the starting line on Topsail Road in Paradise to make the 16 km trek...
Jun 25, 2023
Province Providing Funds to Medical Residents for Out of Province Training
The provincial government is offering additional funding for medical residents who have to travel out of province for specialized training. The program will provide $500,000 a year for medical residen...
Jun 25, 2023
City of St. John's Outlines Canada Day Celebrations
Canada Day is just one week away, and the City of St. John's is outlining the series of events taking place to mark the occasion. The day will begin with a sunrise ceremony on Signal Hill at 6 a.m. A ...
Jun 25, 2023
VOCM Cares Foundation Donates Portion of 50/50 Proceeds to Make-A-Wish NL
Thanks to successful fundraising efforts, the VOCM Cares Foundation in partnership with Make-A-Wish NL have granted a wish for a sick child in this province. The VOCM Cares Foundation is donating $10,...
Jun 25, 2023
Brain Tumour Awareness Walk Set for Paradise Park
A walk to bring awareness to the Brain Tumour Foundation is set to go ahead at Paradise Park this morning. Registration for the 5k walk opens at 8:30 a.m. at the Paradise Rotary Youth Community Centre...
Jun 25, 2023
TSB, RCMP Say Investigations Underway into Loss of Titan, Passengers
The Transportation Safety Board and the RCMP held back-to-back news conferences this afternoon to announce the formal start of their investigations into the loss of the Titan sub and its five passenge...
Jun 24, 2023
RNC Stressing Importance of Pet Vehicle Safety This Summer
The weather is hotter and people are starting to hit the highways for the summer, and the RNC are reminding people of pet vehicle safety as they head out. RNC Constable James Cadigan reminds that when...
Jun 24, 2023 RNC Cst. James Cadigan
