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Fishermen Abandon Burning Boat off Torbay
A couple of fishermen had to abandon their boat off Torbay yesterday. The waters were choppy when a fire broke out aboard the 28-foot longliner Sammy O. A boat nearby picked up the two men. Owner Wayn...
Oct 05, 2020
New Case of COVID-19 Linked to Recent Death
Newfoundland and Labrador reported another new case of COVID-19 on Sunday, and they say it's linked to a man who died last week. On Saturday it was revealed that a man on the west coast of the island ...
Oct 04, 2020
Bay St. George RCMP Have Armed Suspect in Custody
Bay St. George RCMP say they have arrested a suspect that was believed to be armed and dangerous in the community of St. George's. They say the risk to public safety is ended and residents are no long...
Oct 04, 2020
More Families Joining Lawsuit Against Explorica, Insurance Companies Over Cancelled Trips
A St. John's law firm is moving full steam ahead with a national class-action lawsuit against companies that were paid millions of dollars for school trips that didn't happen due to COVID-19. Many fam...
Oct 04, 2020
Businesses Embracing Technology During Pandemic Will Gain Competitive Edge, says NATI
Since the pandemic began more and more companies have been offering online services and according to the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Technology and Innovation, embracing that shift to dig...
Oct 04, 2020
Little Bay Islands Couple Content in Solitude as Work to Remove Power Lines Underway
A couple who made headlines last year after deciding to stay in a community that's been resettled is doing well and does not regret their decision. A Facebook page outlining the activities and adventu...
Oct 04, 2020 (Photo courtesy Kintsugi via Facebook.)
SJIWFF Launches Second Festival Beer Showcasing Local Women Artists
The St. John's International Women's Film Festival is once again partnering with Quidi Vidi Brewery and Eastern Edge Gallery with a limited-run festival beer. The festival has grown over the last 31 y...
Oct 04, 2020
Collision Causes Unplanned Power Outage in Downtown St. John's
A collision with a utility pole caused power to be knocked out to a large portion of the capital city for several hours this morning. A vehicle smashed into a pole near Water Street West this morning ...
Oct 04, 2020
Basketball Coach Pushing for Return to Indoor School Sports
A local basketball coach is making a push to get indoor sports back up and running across the province. James Carpenter who recently created the Facebook group "Reinstate Indoor School Sports," in a s...
Oct 04, 2020
Radiothon Fundraiser Reaches Two Year Goal of $1-Million for Western Regional Hospital Foundation
A two-year radiothon fundraiser is being lauded as a success after raising a grand total of over $1-million for the Western Regional Hospital Foundation. VOCM Cares kicked off the radiothon's second y...
Oct 03, 2020
