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TCH Reopens Following Serious Crash Near Whitbourne
There has been another serious accident on the Trans-Canada Highway but traffic is now moving in both directions. The single-vehicle crash occurred one kilometre east of the turn-off to Whitbourne. Th...
Mar 19, 2020
Plans Underway to Set Up Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Clinics
VOCM News has learned that plans are underway to establish drive-through COVID-19 testing clinics in the province. The outdoor clinics are expected to be set up in public parking lots. No details are ...
Mar 19, 2020
House of Assembly Resuming Next Thursday to Address "Urgent" Matters
The House of Assembly will not resume as planned on Monday, but it will meet on Thursday for a special session to deal with "business of urgent public importance" in what government is calling "this u...
Mar 19, 2020
UPDATE: One Dead, Two Injuried Following Crash on TCH Between Goobies and North West Brook
An 18-year-old St. John's man is dead and two other teens are injured following a head-on crash on the Trans Canada yesterday just west of Goobies. RCMP received the call about a head-on collision bet...
Mar 19, 2020
Expedited Bail Hearings and Temporary Release of Non Violent Offenders Suggested Amid Outbreak
A local defence lawyer is calling for the release of some inmates from custody in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Courts across the country, including here in Newfoundland and Labrador, have scaled ba...
Mar 19, 2020 (Bob Buckingham. File photo.)
Check Your Tickets: $1-million Prize Drawn in Province
Check your lotto tickets. A ticket sold here in Newfoundland and Labrador for last night's March 18th Atlantic 49 draw is worth $1-million. Details on the prize winner will be released as soon as they...
Mar 19, 2020
Liberal Leadership Vote to be Conducted Online
There will be a new premier come May 9th, but he will not be elected amid hoopla and celebration. The Liberal Party is going ahead with the leadership convention May 8th and 9th, but there will be no ...
Mar 19, 2020
Public Health Emergency Means Possible Fines, Jail Time for Noncompliance
The provincial government has officially declared a Public Health Emergency, meaning what were recommendations on Wednesday morning, are now enforceable by law. Under the advice of Chief Medical Offic...
Mar 19, 2020
Vehicle Crashes into Side of Robin's Donuts in Paradise
There were no injuries reported after a vehicle crashed into the side of a business in Paradise early Wednesday evening. Emergency crews were called to Robin's Donuts on Kenmount Road shortly after 5:...
Mar 19, 2020 Photo by Earl Noble
Gas Prices Plunge Another 7.4 Cents Per Litre
Gas prices continue to drop. Brent Crude is selling at just over $28 per barrel. The regulated price of gas is down again this morning. This time by another 7.4 cents a litre. This follows an unpreced...
Mar 19, 2020
