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Man Arrested Following Disturbance at Corner Brook Hotel
A man was arrested in Corner Brook after police were called to a disturbance at a hotel Thursday afternoon. Police say the man, who was intoxicated, was trying to start fights with others at the hotel...
May 19, 2023
Medical Equipment Developed by Newfoundland Nurse Hits US Market
A new piece of medical equipment, that addresses gaps in oral care for patients on ventilators, is about to hit the market in the United States, developed by an entrepreneur from Pasadena. Deanne McCa...
May 18, 2023
RNC Join Canadian Road Safety Campaign
The RNC are joining this year's Canadian Road Safety Campaign. This year's campaign, which aims to end dangerous, aggressive, impaired a distract driving, is modelled after the expression "Take the Wh...
May 18, 2023 (Photo via RNC Twitter.)
Criminologist Concerned Over Changes to Bail Requirements
The federal government is introducing bail changes for criminals charged with a serious violent offence to face reverse onus conditions in order to get bail. That means they have to prove to the court...
May 18, 2023
St. John's to Host 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards
St. John's will host the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards. The announcment was made this afternoon by Steve Crocker, the minister responsible for culture and the arts. It marks the first time St. John'...
May 18, 2023 Steve Crocker, minister responsible for culture and the arts, at The Ship Pub. (VOCM News)
Department of Health Adds Manager of Physician Relations Position
The Department of Health and Community Services is introducing a new position in partnership with the province's Medical Association. A Manager of Physician Relations will be added as part of the Shar...
May 18, 2023
Natuashish Man Arrested in Connection With Series of Violent Offences
A 31-year-old man from Natuashish is facing a list of serious charges in relation to a number of violent offences in the community this week. RCMP were called to a home in Natuashish around 6:30 Tuesd...
May 18, 2023
Pig Farmer Touts Food Security Benefits of Backyard Farming in Municipal Regulation Debate
A farmer who supplies piglets to people across the province says food security is a big part of the conversation stemming from the debate over the municipal regulation of backyard farms and animals co...
May 18, 2023
Police, Witless Bay Warn of Trap Set on Former Rail Bed After Driver Thrown From ATV
The Witless Bay Town Council and the RCMP are warning the public about "traps" or dangerous obstacles intentionally set up along the former rail bed between Bay Bulls and Witless Bay-after an ATV driv...
May 18, 2023
Students, Parents Rally at Frank Roberts Intermediate
Students and parents at Frank Roberts Junior High in Foxtrap filled the school parking lot this morning to bring attention to serious issues at the school, and call for a new one to be built. Students...
May 18, 2023
