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Man Arrested in Connection to 2016 Armed Robbery
A 38-year-old man who was wanted for armed robbery in 2016 was arrested last night in St. John's. At 8:30 p.m., RNC officers and the Criminal Investigation Unit used a warrant and found the man, but h...
Jan 11, 2020
Community Holds Vigil in Memory of Those Killed in Ukrainian Plane Crash
Memorial University was the site of a candlelight vigil for those who lost their life on the plane crash from Iran to Ukraine. Of the 176 people killed in the crash, 63 were Canadian citizens. Many of...
Jan 10, 2020
Rush Drummer Neil Peart Passes Away at 67
A major loss for fans of Canadian prog-rock band Rush, Neil Peart passed away this week at the age of 67. According to a release from Rush, Peart passed away on Tuesday after a 3.5-year battle with Gl...
Jan 10, 2020
Iceberg Alley Organizers Tease Special Announcement for 2020 Event
A special announcement is coming tomorrow morning to the Kitchen Party portion of the annual Iceberg Alley concert series. The evening is a big hit during the eleven days of events, but this year, the...
Jan 10, 2020 (Photo via Iceberg Alley.)
John Crosbie to be Laid to Rest Next Week
The funeral arrangements have been announced for the former MP, cabinet minister and Lieutenant Governor, John Crosbie. His family confirmed his passing this morning after a lengthy illness. He was 88...
Jan 10, 2020
Man Dies from Complications Following Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision in St. John's
A 63-year-old man allegedly struck by a vehicle while crossing a road in St. John's earlier this month has died due to complications from his injuries. According to the RNC, first responders were call...
Jan 10, 2020 (File photo by Earl Noble.)
Canada Remembers Crosbie's "Towering, Fierce, Quick-Witted" Presence
Condolences are pouring in on the passing of John Crosbie. The iconic politician and former Lieutenant Governor passed away overnight following a lengthy illness. He was 88. I'm going to miss you ...
Jan 10, 2020
Harvesters Have Been Long Aware of Problems with 3PS Fish Stock: FFAW
The FFAW says the results of DFO's latest assessment on the 3PS cod stock comes as no surprise to many, but there was a change in the model and reference points on the stock. DFO released data this we...
Jan 10, 2020 Keith Sullivan, VOCM File Photo
NL Political Icon John Crosbie Dead at 88
The province has lost one of its most famous political figures. John Crosbie has died at the age of 88. Crosbie will be remembered for many things, but perhaps the defining moment of his long politica...
Jan 10, 2020
Rural Communities Ponder a Future with Regionalization Across Province
The President of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador says questions remain surrounding what a regionalization model would look like in this province. Sheila Fitzgerald is the mayor of Roddickton-...
Jan 10, 2020
