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Kennedy In Court Today, Charged With Break In At Paradise Home Construction Site
A man accused of using a piece of heavy equipment to break into the BMO on Newfoundland Drive will appear in court today in connection to a residential break in in Paradise over the weekend. Forty-yea...
Apr 24, 2019
Freshwater Community Comes Together To Restore Local Church Doors
While some churches are struggling to find ways to fund maintenance and repairs, the people of Freshwater, Carbonear have come together to restore the doors to the local United Church. Dave Moriarty s...
Apr 24, 2019
New Prison Means Nothing Without New Attitude, Says Former Inmate
A former inmate at Her Majesty's Penitentiary says a new prison won't change anything without new programming. Rod told VOCM Open Line with Paddy Daly that he spent a year inside the Pen, and says the...
Apr 24, 2019 (File photo, Her Majesty's Penitentiary.)
Dueling Systems Of Snow And Freezing Rain Close In On Island
It's going to be a messy few days across the island. According to PAL Airlines and Aerospace Meteorologist Brian Walsh, the island will be battered with back-to-back systems, bringing with it a mix of...
Apr 24, 2019
A Stolen Skeleton, An Open Crypt, And Many Questions Left At Foxtrap Cemetery
Police have since left a cemetery in CBS that was the center of an investigation into the discovery of human skeletal remains - but an underground crypt at the cemetery that was uncovered during the i...
Apr 24, 2019 (Crypts following investigation at the All Saints Cemetery in Foxtrap.)
Oh By The Way, Climate Change Is Attacking Your Health As Well As The Weather, Says Doctor
We're used to talking about climate change in terms of sea level and weather, but what about the impact on your health? It's a major concern, says Dr. Atanu Sarkar with Community Health and Humanities...
Apr 22, 2019
Police Stop Motorcycle Going 100 Km Over The Limit
As happens every year, the disappearing snow, warm weather and clear pavement present an invitation to drive a bit faster on metro highways. One overly enthusiastic biker took things to a new level ju...
Apr 22, 2019
If We’re Still Talking About Race And Gender Inclusion In 2019, Something Isn’t Working: Dixit
The way companies think about inclusion needs to change, according to a local advocate. Last week the Newfoundland leg of the Atlantic Immigration Summit took place in St. John's, focusing on innovati...
Apr 22, 2019
Freezing Rain And Ice Going To Make For Messy Midweek
If you're hoping for Spring weather this week - it's not looking good. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for most of the island portion of the province. Meteorologist Juliana P...
Apr 22, 2019
Planned Parenthood Holding Fundraiser To Help Meet Huge Demand For Services
Planned Parenthood is looking for a little help in order to continue providing sexual health services to the community. Between January and October of last year, Planned Parenthood saw 2,100 patients,...
Apr 22, 2019
