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Beware of Children Playing Near Snow Clearing Machinery, Warns Mayor
In the wake of yet another weather event that brought snow and heavy rain to the metro region, the Mayor of St. John's is renewing his calls for parents to be extra vigilant when their kids are out an...
Feb 04, 2020 (VOCM File Photo.)
Economists Look for Positive Solutions to Province's Fiscal Issues
A conference is being held in St. John's next week focusing on the fiscal reality facing the province. The provincial government is remaining tight-lipped on Budget 2020 thus far and what it might ent...
Feb 04, 2020
Southlands Wants Out: Residents Ponder Joining Mount Pearl
They say the snow is always clearer on the other side. A woman who lives in Southlands is trying to get a movement going have their populous area taken away from St. John's and given to the City of Mo...
Feb 04, 2020
St. John's Woman Heading up Doctors Without Borders Canada
The Canadian branch of a global humanitarian organization is headed by a woman with strong Newfoundland connections. Dr. Wendy Lai, who grew up and went to school in St. John's, is the President of Do...
Feb 04, 2020
Police Investigating Two Collisions That Occurred During Sunday Storm
The RCMP is reminding the public to be vigilant if you must drive in snow storms, after two separate collisions during Sunday's brief storm. Holyrood RCMP are investigating two separate collisions, th...
Feb 04, 2020
Northeast Eagles Hockey Team Needs Your Help to Reach the Good Deeds Cup
The Northeast Eagles Peewee C All-Stars hockey team need your help in the final push for the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup. The Eagles are neck and neck with another province for the lead in the Good Deeds...
Feb 04, 2020
Upcoming Highway Campaign to Warn of Dangers of Distracted Driving
When driving along provincial highways this summer, expect to see some signs about the dangers of distracted driving. The Department of Transportation and Works is installing new signs along highways ...
Feb 03, 2020
Cineplex Gets Council Approval to Sell Alcohol at Avalon Mall Theatre
The suds will be flowing at the movies. St. John's City Council has approved by a vote of 9-2 a proposal from Cineplex to open a lounge at the Scotiabank Theatre at the Avalon Mall. Deputy Mayor Sheil...
Feb 03, 2020
Noreen Golfman Stepping Down as Provost and Vice President of Memorial University
Some big changes are coming out of Memorial University. Dr. Noreen Golfman is stepping down as provost and vice-president on April 30. She has served in the role of provost since 2014. Golfman joined ...
Feb 03, 2020
Magnitude 4.3 Quake Registered in Labrador
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake reportedly struck coastal Labrador this afternoon. Natural Resources Canada posted readings from around 2:30 this afternoon, after the quake triggered seismographic readings...
Feb 03, 2020 (Graphic courtesy Earthquakes Canada / Natural Resources Canada.)
