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WWII Veteran Makes Rare Connection During D-Day Ceremony
A Canadian veteran who traveled to France from Newfoundland to take part in the 75th anniversary D-Day commemorations has made a rare connection while over there. Rod Deon, is in his late 90s. The Tor...
Jun 07, 2019
‘Don’t Be Fooled’: RCMP Set Out To Raise Awareness Of Outlaw Bikers
Their presence may not be all that obvious but outlaw motorcycle gangs are operating in our province. Today, the RCMP began a campaign to keep the public informed about local criminal gang activity. R...
Jun 07, 2019
Kelly Cup Celebratory Parade To Hit Streets Of St. John’s
The Newfoundland Growlers Kelly Cup Championship parade and fan rally will be rolling through the downtown tomorrow evening, in celebration of the province's first professional sports championship. Th...
Jun 07, 2019 (Photo by Amy Fitzpatrick.)
Two Kayakers Rescued From Ocean Near Doyles
A pair of kayakers were plucked from the ocean near Doyles on the province's west coast after running into trouble yesterday. The kayakers had capsized and then drifted apart. The Joint Rescue Coordin...
Jun 07, 2019
Husky Restarts Drill Centre In White Rose Field After November Spill
Work is ramping up in the White Rose field, after a major oil spill halted production on Husky Energy's SeaRose FPSO last year. Husky says production resumed at its Southern Drill Centre on Wednesday,...
Jun 07, 2019 (Field layout map, showing the Central Drill Centre (CDC) relative to the South White Rose Extension (SWRX). Graphic courtesy Husky Energy.)
Crosbie Welcomes Word Of Investigation Into NL Cannabis Industry
Opposition Leader Ches Crosbie is welcoming word that Auditor General Julia Mullaley is heeding his call for an investigation into the province's marijuana industry. The AG will examine a number of as...
Jun 07, 2019 (File photo.)
RNC Officer Praised For Helping Family Of Ducks Cross Busy Highway
It's all in a day's work. Constable Glenn Cunningham with the RNC's Traffic Section is being praised for his actions in helping a family of ducks cross a busy four-lane highway during the afternoon ru...
Jun 07, 2019
Early Bird Deadline For Easter Seals Luxury Cabin Lottery Tonight
Midnight tonight is the early bird deadline for the Easter Seals Luxury Cabin Lottery. The grand prize cabin valued at over $500,000 is located in Brigus Junction and will be awarded fully furnished. ...
Jun 07, 2019
Infrastructure One Of The Biggest Challenges Facing Municipalities
The President of Professional Municipal Administrators (PMA) says infrastructure is one of the biggest challenges municipalities face. Town Clerks, department heads, Chief Administrative Officer's, To...
Jun 07, 2019 (Photo: @MunicipalNL)
Oxford English Dictionary Contacts Local Historian To Help Redefine ‘Belly Dance’ Following VOCM Story
A story from VOCM News is making waves at Oxford University. Last week, VOCM first reported that local historian Ainsley Hawthorn, had made significant discoveriesregarding the origins of the term "be...
Jun 07, 2019 Ainsley Hawthorn, picture courtesy J. Reid Studios
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