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Police Administer Naloxone to Unresponsive Driver
RCMP in Harbour Grace had to administer Naloxone to a driver found unresponsive over the weekend. Police received a report late Saturday night about a man who appeared to be passed out behind the whee...
Dec 21, 2021
Bannerman Park Loop Officially Open to Skaters
The Loop at Bannerman Park is officially open today. The popular skating spot is open with capacity up to 80 people on a first-come, first-served basis with 50-minute sessions. All skaters must leave ...
Dec 21, 2021 (File photo.)
Conception Harbour Man Wins Over $500,000 Dollars Following Health Scare
For one Conception Harbour family, a recent lotto win is second only to the good news they received following a serious health scare. Leo Conway won an online jackpot of $568,651 dollars after he ente...
Dec 21, 2021
Stormy Weather Coming to Island, but Rain and Freezing Rain Replaces Snow in East
High winds could be the story as a storm heads our way through the overnight hours Wednesday. The system was originally forecast to bring snow and blowing snow to most of the island, but has shifted s...
Dec 21, 2021
Philip Pynn Released on Bail Pending Charges of Kidnapping, Extortion
Philip Pynn has been released on bail again. Pynn was freed late this afternoon after he secured two sureties, or two people willing to put up cash that they could lose if he doesn't follow conditions...
Dec 21, 2021
Talk to Your Kids; Local Man Raises Spectre of Homophobia Following Downtown Altercation
A recent candidate for St. John's city council and curler, Greg Smith is raising the spectre of homophobia and hatred after a recent altercation in the downtown. Smith told VOCM Open Line with Paddy D...
Dec 21, 2021
Plane Touches Down in St. John's Just Before Travel Restriction Deadline
It was down to the wire for a planeload of passengers who landed at St. John's International this afternoon just at the 3:00 p.m. deadline set for new COVID travel regulations. As of 3:00 this afterno...
Dec 21, 2021
Bridges to Hope Receives $25,000 From ExxonMobil
Bridges to Hope has received a significant donation from ExxonMobil, through the United Way just in time for the holiday season. Earlier today Bridges to Hope Manager Jody Williams was presented a che...
Dec 21, 2021
27 New Cases of COVID in NL For Second Day in a Row
Another 27 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Newfoundland and Labrador today. That's the exact same number reported on Monday. Nine of the new cases are in the Eastern Health regio...
Dec 21, 2021
RNC Investigating Hit and Run
The RNC is investigating a recent hit and run in the capital city area. Police were called after a collision on Torbay Road at Highland Drive around 5:00 p.m. Sunday. A black SUV, which ended up on th...
Dec 21, 2021
