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NL Public Health Monitoring Rise in Cases in Alberta and U.S.
Newfoundland and Labrador's Chief Medical Officer of Health says they are watching the rising case numbers in Alberta and the United States closely. As travel restrictions are set to ease even further...
Jul 31, 2021
Harbour Grace Regatta Postponed Due to Poor Weather Conditions
The Harbour Grace Regatta is a no-go for today due to poor weather conditions. Elizabeth Baker, Director with the Harbour Grace Regatta Committee, says the races are scheduled to go ahead tomorrow aft...
Jul 31, 2021
35-year-old Charged Following Impaired Arrest with Two Children in Vehicle
Springdale RCMP have laid charges against a 35-year-old man after he was found to be driving while impaired with two children in his vehicle. A vehicle was driving erratically on the TCH near Baie Ver...
Jul 31, 2021
Change in Plans for CMHA's Tickle Swim Due to Weather Conditions
Poor weather conditions have forced a change in plans for the Canadian Mental Health Association's Tickle Swim, which was originally scheduled for this weekend. The event raises funds and awareness fo...
Jul 31, 2021 (Tickle Swim 2019. Photo by Amy Fitzpatrick)
RNC Warning of Serious Health Risks Following CBS Pharmacy Robbery
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has issued a public caution following a pharmacy robbery yesterday in CBS. Police say a significant quantity of narcotics were taken in the robbery. They caution th...
Jul 31, 2021
RNC Gives Final Salute to Chief Joe Boland on Day of Retirement
RNC Chief Joe Boland has officially called it a career. The exterior of police headquarters was decked out with an honour guard, four horses from the mounted unit and other high-ranking officers as Bo...
Jul 30, 2021
NL Moving to Next Phase of Reopening Plan on Sunday, 15 Days Ahead of Schedule
Newfoundland and Labrador is moving to the next stage of the reopening plan on Sunday-over two weeks ahead of schedule. The province will review the mandatory mask rule on August 9, two weeks after th...
Jul 30, 2021
Crews Respond to Single-Vehicle Crash on TCH at Argentia Access Road
There has been a single-car crash at the Argentia Access Road/TCH intersection. The Whitbourne Fire Department and other first responders are on scene. Traffic is backing up. The ramp from the access ...
Jul 30, 2021
Eastern Health Opens First Dose Walk-In Clinics for Youth in St. John's Next Week
First dose walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics for youth are popping up next week, starting tomorrow. People from the ages of 12 to 17 can receive their first shot at the Village Mall in St. John's until...
Jul 30, 2021
City Wide Taxi Reportedly Tables Offer to Absorb Newfound Cabs
A potentially large shakeup is in the works within the St. John's taxi industry. VOCM has learned that City Wide Taxi is poised to swallow up Newfound Cabs. Sources say an offer has been made which is...
Jul 30, 2021
