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Application Deadline Nearing for Seniors of Distinction Awards
The submission deadline for the 2022 Seniors of Distinction awards is fast approaching. This is seniors' month. People can nominate residents of the province, past or present, who are over the age of ...
Jun 05, 2022
No Injuries Following Fire in Holyrood
No injuries have been reported following a house fire in Holyrood last night. Crews were first called to the blaze on Conception Bay Highway near Carroll's Road shortly after 10 p.m. According to the ...
Jun 05, 2022 Via @HolyroodFire
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RNC Investigating Suspicious House Fire in St. John's
Police in the metro area are investigating what they say is a suspicious house fire that occurred overnight. First responders were called to the fire, which occurred on Empire avenue in St. John's, sh...
Jun 05, 2022
Several Injured After "Large Group" Found Fighting in St. John's
A 34-year-old man has been arrested after police say they found a "large group" fighting in St. John's. The incident occurred shortly after 12:30 a.m. When police arrived, they say they found several ...
Jun 05, 2022
Mount Pearl Soccer Association Marks 50th Anniversary With Fun Run
The Mount Pearl Soccer Association is marking its 50th anniversary with a 5 kilometre fun run this weekend. The run starts 9:00 a.m. Sunday at Mount Pearl Intermediate. Some other activities held by t...
Jun 04, 2022
Dogs Rugby Football Club Introduces New Program to Boost Female Involvement
The Dogs Rugby Football Club has introduced a new program to attract more girls to the sport of rugby. The club will host a Try Rugby Day this Sunday, June 5 for girls 12 to 15 years old. It will take...
Jun 04, 2022 (Photo courtesy Newfoundland Rugby via Facebook.)
Provinces Launches Consultation on Foreign Qualification Recognition Barriers
The provincial government is speaking to the public on the barriers to foreign qualification recognition in the province. A round of public consultations has been launched to see how the province can ...
Jun 04, 2022
Government House Opens Doors in Celebration of Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Lieutenant-Governor Judy Foote swung the doors open to the public for a couple of hours at Goverment House Friday. The gesture was to mark weekend celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee...
Jun 04, 2022
Missing Teens Located, Deemed Safe: Corner Brook RNC
Police in Corner Brook say they have now located both teenagers reported missing earlier Saturday. The RNC say they have "determined the whereabouts" of 17-year-old Hailey Sheppard and are no longer c...
Jun 04, 2022
Emergency Crews Save Kayakers in Goulds Water Rescue
Two kayakers had to be rescued from Second Pond in the Goulds earlier today. The two men were swamped by sudden strong gusts of wind and resulting waves. It happened shortly before noon, with the fire...
Jun 04, 2022 A rescued kayaker waves to signal he's OK while being embraced at Second Pond in the Goulds on Saturday. (VOCM News)
