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Wicked Fright Film Festival Debuts in Stephenville Tonight
A new locally produced horror film is set to bring terror on audiences in Stephenville this evening. Wicked Fright, a series of short horror films shot and produced by local theatre students and gradu...
May 13, 2023
Fish Harvesters Stage Protests Across Metro Friday
Embattled fish harvesters continued their push for a better price for crab with protests at several locations in metro on Friday. Harvesters began their impromptu protest at the Association of Seafood...
May 13, 2023
Westbury Estates Residents Treated to Mother's Day Pampering
The staff and residents of Westbury Estates Seniors Living in Southlands celebrated Mother's Day in fine style on Friday. Volunteers from Academy Canada's therapeutic recreation and hairdressing progr...
May 13, 2023
St. John's Board of Trade Hosting Annual Business Bootcamp
The St. John's Board of Trade is gearing up for its annual business bootcamp at the Delta Hotel next week. This is the second year in a year for the event. CEO AnneMarie Boudreau says the idea for the...
May 13, 2023 (Business Bootcamp 2023)
AgeRight Fitness Studio Uniquely Caters to Seniors
A new fitness studio is officially opening today in St. John's. AgeRight Health and Fitness has a particular focus, one that caters specifically to seniors. Owner Shane Monahan says he was surprised t...
May 12, 2023 St. John's Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary speaks to the importance of continued physical fitness as we age during the grand opening of AgeRight Studio on Friday. (VOCM News)
New Build Destroyed by Fire Near Brigus Junction
Fire has destroyed a home that was under construction in the Brigus Junction area. Holyrood RCMP were notified around 8 p.m. Thursday that the structure on Connors Cove Road was ablaze, and eventually...
May 12, 2023
Police Issue Scam Warning After Legion Branch Email Hacked
The RNC is issuing a warning after the email account of the Royal Canadian Legion on Blackmarsh Road was hacked. Police are concerned because the email contact list includes seniors, veterans and othe...
May 12, 2023
PCs Question Why Province Can't Confirm if Ransom Was Paid During Health Care Cyber Attack
The federal government recently revealed whether they have ever paid a ransom due to a cyber attack, and that's leading the Official Opposition to wonder why the provincial government can't do the sam...
May 12, 2023 (PC Leader David Brazil)
Snowbirds Returning to Province for C.B.S. Show in June
The Snowbirds are coming to Conception Bay South next month to mark the town's 50th anniversary celebrations. The Canadian Forces' air demonstration team is scheduled to perform over Conception Bay on...
May 12, 2023
Portrait of Senator George Furey Unveiled in Ottawa
A portrait of Senator George Furey was officially unveiled in Ottawa yesterday. Furey retires from the Senate today. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised Furey for helping to steer the Upper Chamber ...
May 12, 2023 (Photo via Premier Andrew Furey Twitter)
