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Police Confirm Well-Being of Traveling Couple Feared Missing on Social Media
RCMP say they have spoken to a couple reported missing and have confirmed they are well. They were responding to a recent appeal, posted to TikTok indicating that the couple was missing. RCMP confirm ...
Oct 02, 2020
Over $2.2-Million Earmarked to Upgrade Trail Between East and West St. John's
All three levels of government have committed money to upgrade and connect a trail from west to east in St. John's. The project will see the construction of the Kelly's Brook shared-use path by upgrad...
Oct 02, 2020
Quebec Ferry Worker Tests Positive for COVID-19; No Impacts Expected by Labrador Marine
A crew member on a ship that shares docking facilities at Blanc Sablon with the Labrador ferry has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, the Qajaq W will not dock at Blanc Sablon until the other ...
Oct 02, 2020 (Photo of the Qajaq W, courtesy Labrador Marine.)
St. John's Couple Secures Set for Life Win on Staycation
A St. John's couple is Set for Life after winning the game's top prize thanks to a ticket they picked up on a recent staycation. The winning ticket was purchased at the North Atlantic in Goobies. Dore...
Oct 02, 2020 (Photo courtesy Atlantic Lottery.)
Man Charged for Safety Violations in Connection with Fatal Jet Ski Incident
A 24-year-old man from Davidsville, Gander Bay has been charged for not having appropriate life jackets on his jet ski after a man died in Gander Bay back in June. Kyle Mullett was operating the machi...
Oct 02, 2020
RNC Seek Dash Cam Footage as Investigation Continues Into St. John's Assault
A reported assault in the metro region back in August has RNC seeking the public's help for information. Police received a report that a 20-year-old woman had been apparently slapped by male not known...
Oct 02, 2020
Hospitality NL says Stronger Spending Needed to Spark Growth in Tourism
The Chair of Hospitality NL is expressing concerns over the province's messaging as the tourism industry tries to recoup from what has been a devastating year. $13-million has been allocated in the pr...
Oct 02, 2020
Finance Minister Siobhan Coady Tests Negative for COVID-19
As she expected, Finance Minister Siobhan Coady's COVID test has come back negative. The minister was asked to self-monitor and get a test after a stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Deer Lake nearly t...
Oct 02, 2020
PC Party to Vote on Whether to Have Leadership Review
The PC Party votes this weekend on whether to have a leadership review. Ches Crosbie won the leadership over current finance critic Tony Wakeham two years ago, guiding them through the last election. ...
Oct 02, 2020
Radiothons Help Raise Over $100,000 for Hospitals on West Coast
Over $100,000 in total was raised yesterday for two hospitals on the west coast through radiothons supported by VOCM Cares. In the morning, a radiothon was held in support of a two-year program at the...
Oct 02, 2020
