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UPDATE: RNC Locate Missing Mount Pearl Man Safe and Sound
Police have confirmed they have located a man reported missing from the Mount Pearl area. John Maddicks was confirmed located as of this morning. Police thank the public for their help in this matter.
Feb 20, 2020
Slick, Treacherous Walking Conditions in City Up for Discussion at Green New Drinks Panel
A mix of snow and rain left sidewalks in the Metro area slick with ice, which was on the minds of many St. John's residents at a public discussion. Last night the Social Justice Co-op of Newfoundland ...
Feb 20, 2020
Record-Breaking Year for Insolvencies in Newfoundland and Labrador
For the first time in the province's history, the number of insolvencies filed in the province in a single year has exceeded 3,000. Statistics released by the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptc...
Feb 20, 2020
Outer-Ring Rollover Leaves Driver in Hospital
The driver of an SUV reportedly escaped serious injury after losing control and crashing on the Outer Ring Road last evening. Emergency crews were called to the eastbound lanes of the highway shortly ...
Feb 20, 2020
Prices Up at the Pumps This Week
Another jump at the pumps this week. The Public Utilities Board says gas prices will go up by just over three cents per litre (3.2 cpl), while diesel will jump by just under two cents (1.8 cpl). Furna...
Feb 20, 2020
Notorious Stretch of Highway Sees Some 20 Collisions Since Beginning of February
A portion of the Trans-Canada HIghway near Butter Pot Provincial Park has seen some 20 accidents since February 1. While no lives were lost, there have been a number of serious injuries as a result. T...
Feb 19, 2020
TSB Concludes Investigation Into Lifeboat Incident on Northern Ranger
The Transportation Safety Board has released the results of its investigation into an incident involving a lifeboat on the Northern Ranger in October of 2017 that sent four crewmen to hospital includi...
Feb 19, 2020
Local Valve Management Company to Receive $750,000 Provincial Funding
The provincial government made another funding announcement this afternoon to help boost a local business involved in the offshore oil and gas industry. $750,000 is being provided to Score Canada-a co...
Feb 19, 2020
VOCM Issues Correction: Doctors Without Borders Fundraising Campaign
Between June 29 and July 2, 2019, VOCM News aired a story that contained incorrect information about a fundraising campaign conducted by Doctors Without Borders. An article was posted to VOCM.com and ...
Feb 19, 2020
Colorado Avalanche Don Locally-Made Skate Guards for NHL Stadium Series
What started out as a small local sports store, where you could get your skates sharpened and gear fixed, has now made its way to the big leagues. From Newfoundland to Colorado, Fix My Gear by the Spo...
Feb 19, 2020
