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Beagle Paws Shelter Affected by Earl Flooding
Beagle Paws was one of the many places affected by flooding from torrential rains dumped on the Avalon by the remnants of Hurricane Earl. The rescue group's shelter near Cochrane Pond was flooded by w...
Sep 14, 2022 (Photo via Beagle Paws Twitter.)
Province Reports Two COVID-Related Deaths Over Last Week
Two new COVID-related deaths are being reported in the province over the last week. The provincial government updated its COVID dashboard this afternoon. There are four people in hospital due to the v...
Sep 14, 2022
Fundraiser Launched for Family After Devastating Accident Leaves Father Paralyzed
A Go Fund Me has been started for a family after a devastating accident has left a father paralyzed. On Friday, Shaun Stewart was working when he fainted and fell 20 feet from of a piece of equipment....
Sep 14, 2022
Two Men Appear in Court, Third Suspect Sought in St. John's Home Invasions
One of two suspects charged in connection with two violent home invasions in the capital city flipped off and swore at the media when he appeared in court this morning. 32-year-old Jonathon Hurley and...
Sep 14, 2022 Jonathon Hurley and Justin Haynes are shown in court after being arrested last fall.
Government to Expand Scope of Practice for Nurses in NL to Address Shortages
The provincial government has announced a number of initiatives to expand the scope of practice for nurses in the province, and make it easier for nurses from across Canada and outside the country to ...
Sep 14, 2022
St. John's Still Assessing Full Extent of Earl Damage
Crews with the city of St. John's spent most of the day yesterday clearing away debris and working on fixing roads damaged by the effects of the weekend storm, but it is still difficult to gauge the f...
Sep 14, 2022 Sandy Hickman (VOCM News)
Former Lounge in CBS Destroyed by Fire
Firefighters battled an intense blaze at a vacant commercial building in Chamberlains overnight. The Conception Bay South Fire Department was called out just before 2:30 am. The former Bungalow Lounge...
Sep 14, 2022 (Submitted photo.)
Marysvale Man Facing Charges Following Crash and Foot Chase in Clarke's Beach
A 34-year-old Marysvale man was arrested in Clarke's Beach and is facing a long list of charges after a dramatic crash and foot chase Monday afternoon. Bay Roberts RCMP received calls from several dri...
Sep 14, 2022
Memorial University Appoints New Chancellor
Memorial University has a new chancellor. Earl Ludlow has a four-decade career with the Fortis Group and was named to the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. In November of 2020, he was named to the P...
Sep 14, 2022
RNC Using Every Possible Resource to Identify Home Invasion Suspects
The RNC says the public is coming forward with CCTV and dash cam footage as the investigation continues into two random attacks in the capital city Monday evening. In the first instance, suspects forc...
Sep 14, 2022
