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Santa Claus Confirms Christmas 2020 is Going Ahead
Alert Level Two also means a return to the workplace at the North Pole. In a rare summer appearance via video, Santa Claus confirmed to VOCM News that "Christmas 2020 will be going ahead." Santa says ...
Jun 25, 2020
Home Again Furniture Bank Begins Distribution of IKEA Donation
COVID-19 had a dramatic impact on one not-for-profit dedicated to providing good-quality furniture to people who need it the most. Home Again Furniture Bank rolled off its Blackmarsh Road lot today wi...
Jun 25, 2020
Nature Facilities Welcoming Visitors as Part of Level Two
A number of popular nature facilities reopen to the public today. Salmonier Nature Park, as well as the Cape St. Mary's and Mistaken Point ecological reserves are once again welcoming visitors. Salmon...
Jun 25, 2020
Restrictions Worry Bar Owners as Businesses Prepare to Reopen
Bars are permitted to open under Alert Level Two, but some owners are unhappy with the restrictions and say it could be the end of their business. The restrictions limit the number of people in an est...
Jun 25, 2020
Province to Remain in Alert Level Two for a While: Fitzgerald
The province could remain in Alert Level Two for an extended period. The move to Alert Level One is dependent on the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine or treatment-something that is still a way off. ...
Jun 25, 2020
Friendly Baby Beluga Mingles with Kayakers
It was an experience Melissa Foley and Megan Cleal won't soon forget. The couple took their kayaks onto the waters of Trinity Bay on the Father's Day weekend and captured on video a close encounter wi...
Jun 25, 2020
Fresh Off the Heels of Staycation Campaign Launch, Some Surprised by Atlantic Bubble Announcement
Newfoundland and Labrador is joining with the three other Atlantic Canadian provinces in an Atlantic bubble as of July 3. While the province has been actively engaged in discussions on lifting travel ...
Jun 25, 2020
Police Locate Stolen Boat and Trailer, Outboard Motor Still Missing
Bay St. George RCMP have located a boat and trailer reported missing earlier this month. However, police have yet to locate the 50 horsepower Yamaha outboard motor that was on the boat at the time of ...
Jun 25, 2020
Gas Up by Over Five Cents Per Litre
The price of fuels has gone up across the board with the exception of propane. Gas is up by 5.3 cents per litre. Diesel increased by 5.1 cents in Labrador and 3.7 cents per litre on the island. Furnac...
Jun 25, 2020
Police Seize Vehicles of Drivers Caught Doing Excessive Speeds
Excessive speeding continues to be a problem on this province's roads, and police are cautioning drivers that a heavy foot could mean losing your vehicle, or worse. Two drivers lost their licences and...
Jun 24, 2020
