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TCH Blocked Again By Man Seeking Turning Lane
A man lobbying for a turning lane into his resort along the Trans-Canada Highway took his protest too far on Saturday. So much so that RCMP had to intervene and tell him to stop. Neil Dawe had complet...
Jul 10, 2021
Town of Torbay Checking on Cause of Dirty Water
The Town of Torbay is looking into issues with its water supply over the last couple of days. Mayor Craig Scott tells VOCM News there could be various reasons for the dirty, discoloured water that end...
Jul 10, 2021
Hotel Industry Beginning to Rebound From COVID-19 Pandemic
The hotel industry is starting to see a rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. The President and CEO of Steele Hotels, John Steele, says they are seeing an uptick in reservations across the island. In pa...
Jul 10, 2021
Sailboat Damaged By Fire at Holyrood Marina
Members of the Holyrood Volunteer Fire Department made quick work of a fire at the marina in the town Friday night. The call came in around 8:30 p.m. Crews arrived on the scene to find one sailboat on...
Jul 10, 2021 (Photo courtesy of Holyrood Volunteer Fire Department)
Twillingate Business Owners Reeling After Devastating Fire
RCMP are probing the cause of a fire that leveled a major business complex in the town of Twillingate yesterday, leaving business owners and residents reeling with the loss. The fire broke out around ...
Jul 10, 2021 (Photo courtesy Thelma Rideout.)
20-year-old Man Charged With Assaulting Two People in CBS
A 20-year-old man is facing assault charges after allegedly attacking two people in Conception Bay South. Around 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, RNC received a call of an assault in CBS. Police arrived on the ...
Jul 10, 2021
State of Central Newfoundland Bridge Causing TCH Slowdown
Drivers can expect a bit of a slowdown on the Trans Canada in central Newfoundland until further notice due to the state of the Aspen Brook Bridge. The speed limit on the bridge, which is approximatel...
Jul 10, 2021
MUN Tuition Increase Met With Criticism From Students
Increases in tuition at MUN are being met with predictable criticism. Starting in the fall of 2022, a year's tuition for any new domestic student will cost $6,000 -- up from just over $2,500. Students...
Jul 10, 2021
Local Resident Calling for More Accessible Parking for Pedestrian Mall
A local resident is asking for more accessible parking options to get to the pedestrian mall in Downtown St. John's. Matt Idnurm uses a cane to get around. He says while walking he suffers from consta...
Jul 10, 2021
Update Coming Monday on Plans for Royal St. John's Regatta
An update is coming on Monday on plans for the Royal St. John's Regatta. Regatta President Bradley Power will provide an update on this year's event in light of COVID-19. He will be joined by city off...
Jul 09, 2021
