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RCMP Seeking Public Assistance in Fatal Hit and Run Investigation in Sheshatshiu
A 29-year-old man is dead following an ATV-pedestrian collision in Sheshatshiu. Police received reports early yesterday morning that a man had been struck by an ATV on Matshateau Street. Police say th...
Mar 14, 2021
Western Health Continuing With Vaccine Rollout for Those Over 80, Home Care Workers
COVID-19 vaccinations are continuing to roll out in the Western Health Region. Appointments are now being booked for individuals 80 years-of-age and older. Home care workers employed by an agency or w...
Mar 13, 2021 (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)
Metrobus Expanding Passenger Limit to 19
With the move to Alert Level 4 today, Metrobus services have expanded to allow 19 passengers on board the bus at one time. Masks remain mandatory on board all buses, and anyone with symptoms of COVID-...
Mar 13, 2021
CMOH Says Stigma Experienced by Rotational Workers and Their Families Completely Unacceptable
The stigma being experienced by rotational workers and their families was addressed this week by the province's top doctor. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald was disappointed to he...
Mar 13, 2021
Police Seek Help Identifying HVGB Armed Robbery Suspect
Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect of an armed robbery. Police responded to the Ultramar at 374 Hamilton road at 10:55 last night after reports that...
Mar 13, 2021
No New Cases of COVID-19 as Province Enters Lower Alert Levels on Saturday
The province is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 as it enters its first day under new Alert Levels. Starting today, the Avalon is in Alert Level 4, while the rest of the island is under Alert Level ...
Mar 13, 2021
George Street Bars Ready to Open When Safe
Bars and pubs on George Street will be ready to re-open whenever it is safe to do so. The establishments are currently closed to comply with Alert Level 4 restrictions Marketing and Communications for...
Mar 13, 2021
RCMP Reopening Front Counter Service on Avalon
The RCMP is reopening front counter services on the Avalon. Effective Monday, services such as certificates of conduct, criminal record checks, vulnerable sector checks and fingerprinting will be avai...
Mar 13, 2021
Visitation Restrictions Relaxing in Western Health and Labrador-Grenfell Health
Visitation in Western Health and Labrador-Grenfell Health facilities is increasing under Alert Level 3. In long term care and personal care homes, each resident can identify two designated visitors in...
Mar 13, 2021
VOCM Cares Lions Club Radio Bingo Returning Next Saturday
Bingo is back! VOCM Cares Lions Club Radio Bingo is making its return next Saturday, March 20th for Week 11. Week 11 cards will be played, meaning they will have an original broadcast date of February...
Mar 13, 2021
