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Thieves Strip Tailgate, Tires from Truck in Central Newfoundland
It wasn't the kitchen sink, but RCMP are looking for the culprits who removed a set of tires and the tailgate from a truck parked at a cabin on Gambo Pond Road in central. The theft occurred sometime ...
Apr 17, 2020
Family Celebrates 92-Year-Old Woman's Recovery from COVID-19
These are happy times in Conception Bay Centre. A 92-year-old woman who tested positive for COVID-19 a couple of weeks ago has recovered and is now back home. Rita Hickey had no underlying health issu...
Apr 17, 2020 (Photo courtesy Agatha Hickey via Facebook.)
Local Housing Market Not Yet Showing Impact of COVID-19
The local housing market has not yet seen a big impact from the current COVID-19 situation. National numbers show a decrease from February to March, but local sales are down only slightly-five per cen...
Apr 17, 2020
Province Rolls Out List of Upcoming Road Projects for 2020-2021
The provincial government has released the list of provincial road projects planned for the 2020-21 road construction season. Tenders for eleven projects have already been issued with ten more tenders...
Apr 17, 2020
Four New Cases of COVID-19 in Eastern Region, Number of Recoveries Continues to Climb
The number of people who have recovered from COVID-19 in the province continues to grow. 176 people are reported to have recovered from the virus, out of a total of 256 cases. Three people have died. ...
Apr 17, 2020
Federal Government Sets $75-Million for Companies in NL Offshore to Cut Methane Emissions
Canada is going to help companies involved in the oil patch off Newfoundland and Labrador. A national Emission Reduction Fund of $750-million will help preserve 10,000 jobs Canada-wide according to Pr...
Apr 17, 2020
Work Beginning in Capital City to Connect Hebron Way and Major's Path
The City of St. John's has begun linking a couple of roads off Torbay Road to reduce congestion in the area. The city is going to extend Hebron Way to Major's Path, connecting Carolyn Drive to Hebron ...
Apr 17, 2020 Hebron Way (left) and Major's Path (right) Via Google Maps
Doing Elective Surgeries Now Could Result in Lack of Beds During Peak: Health Minister
The province's Minister of Health says doing a small number of elective surgeries in order to prevent a major backlog once the pandemic is over could cause even greater strain on hospitals. Minister J...
Apr 17, 2020
Jim Learning, Passionate Labrador Rights Activist, Passes Away
Condolences are pouring in after the passing of an advocate so passionate for the rights of Labradorians that he went to prison for it. Jim Learning, a frequent caller to VOCM Open Line, was one of a ...
Apr 17, 2020
High Sheriff Daniel Chafe Appointed Acting Superintendent of Prisons
The province has a new Acting Superintendent of Prisons. Justice Minister Andrew Parsons has named former High Sheriff, Daniel Chafe, to the role. Chafe replaces Don Roche, who is retiring after more ...
Apr 17, 2020
