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Province Marks World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Sunday, November 21 is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Police, government, awareness organizations, and the loved ones of victims all gathered in the lobby of Confederation Building...
Nov 19, 2021
Health Canada Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 to 11
Health Canada has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children ages five to 11. Dr. Supriya Sharma, Chief Medical Adviser with Health Canada says they reviewed clinical trials ...
Nov 19, 2021 (Image via CPAC.)
St. John's Releases "What We Heard" Document Ahead of Budget 2022
The city of St. John's has released a "what we heard" document on consultations held in advance of the budget for 2022. The city received feedback on a number of topics such as changing demographics, ...
Nov 19, 2021
Goulds Man Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Car Crash Near Mount Pearl
A man from the Goulds has pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with a fatal car crash this time last year. Thirty-nine-year-old Jonathan Nash is accused of impaired driving causing death, crimi...
Nov 19, 2021
One Night Stand Against Cancer Radiothon Raises $334,000 for Daffodil Place
The Daffodils are blooming today after a 24-hour One Night Stand Radiothon on VOCM. The pledges started rolling in at 8:00 yesterday morning adding up to a resounding $334,000-plus to help Daffodil Pl...
Nov 19, 2021
Cost of New Mews Centre Increases as St. John's Adapts Plans to Meet Public Requests
The cost of the building set to replace the H.G.R. Mews Centre has risen to accommodate requests from the public. The new building under construction in Mundy Pond Park, was initially slated to cost $...
Nov 19, 2021
Salvation Army Raises Donation Goal to Meet Growing Community Need
The Salvation Army has officially kicked off its 2021 Christmas Kettle Campaign, the funds from which will go toward what they say is an increased need in the community. The organization has officiall...
Nov 19, 2021
Family of Inmate Who Died Following Altercation at HMP Suing the Provincial Government
The family of an Inuk man who died after an altercation with correctional officers at Her Majesty's Penitentiary is suing the provincial government. The civil suit was filed this week by Jonathan Heno...
Nov 19, 2021 (Jonathan Henoche via Facebook.)
RNC Launch #StopScams Campaign Following Increase in Reported Incidents
The RNC's Economic Crime Unit is launching a new campaign in an effort to raise more awareness and discussion around scams. You can expect to see stop-sign posters throughout the community encouraging...
Nov 19, 2021
Ronald MacDonald House "Sock It for Sick Kids and Their Families" Campaign Today
A Ronald McDonald House awareness campaign is taking place today. The organization's annual "Sock It for Sick Kids and Their Families" campaign aims to raise awareness and money for Ronald McDonald Ho...
Nov 19, 2021
