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CO-VIDeo Collective: Local Musicians Hit the Internet with Classic Tracks from Afar
With live in-person performances off the table these days, local musicians are getting creative and finding new ways to collaborate. The CO-VIDeo Collective features a group local musicians who are us...
Mar 27, 2020 (Ritchie Perez rocks out to 'Take On Me' in a health-conscious manner for CO-VIDeo Collective's second video.)
Make Some Noise: St. John's to Offer Thanks to Essential Workers During COVID-19
The capital city is planning a virtual event this weekend to help show essential workers some thanks. The City of St. John's is hosting a virtual city-wide celebration Sunday evening at 7:00 to thank ...
Mar 27, 2020
Remaining Weeks of VOCM Cares Radio Bingo Postponed
The remaining three weeks of Lions Club / VOCM Cares Radio Bingo have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The games scheduled for March 28, April 4 and April 11 will be carried out when it is...
Mar 27, 2020
NL Surpasses 100 COVID-19 Cases, One Person Hospitalized in Eastern Region
The number of cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador have surpassed 100, with one person now hospitalized. The number jumped by another 20 cases since yesterday, bringing the total to 102. All...
Mar 27, 2020
Federal Government Sets Wage Subsidies, Supports for Businesses Affected by COVID-19
The federal government has announced billions more dollars for businesses which it hopes will help keep people employed. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launched the Canada Emergency Business Account. I...
Mar 27, 2020
Man, 46, Dead Following Collision on Burin Peninsula
A man is dead following a traffic accident on the Burin Peninsula. The crash happened during the supper hour yesterday. Two vehicles collided on Route 211, near English Harbour East. One of the driver...
Mar 27, 2020
First Responders Hold Parade for Little Girl's Birthday
It's not every day that hearing sirens in your neighbourhood is a cause for celebration. But for one little girl, they marked a very special day. Matthew Efford says his daughter's birthday party had ...
Mar 27, 2020
Bank of Canada Lowers Interest Rate
The Bank of Canada has lowered its target for the overnight rate by half a percentage point to 0.25 per cent. This is the "lower bound" according to the Bank of Canada and is intended to help support ...
Mar 27, 2020 (Bank of Canada via Google Maps.)
Police Looking for Jewelry Thief on Burin Peninsula
Police on the Burin Peninsula need help in identifying a person who broke into the Marystown Mall and stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry. The person, who was fully disguised, broke in during ...
Mar 27, 2020
Marine Atlantic Introducing Reduced Passenger Limits and Increased Screening Protocols
Marine Atlantic is bringing in significant reductions to align with advice from health professionals. Effective April 1st, a passenger limit of 100 per crossing will be introduced to further promote s...
Mar 27, 2020
