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Police Seek Help Locating Missing 35-Year-Old Man
The RNC is asking the public for help locating a 35-year-old man. Dennis Young was last seen on December 21 in Mount Pearl. Young is described as being about 6 feet tall, 230 pounds with blonde hair a...
Dec 25, 2019
Not Everyone has Christmas Off, says Government
As we enjoy the holidays, the province's transportation and works minister is reminding people to think of those who are still out working. Steve Crocker says as many people are home with friends and ...
Dec 25, 2019 (VOCM File Photo.)
Impaired Driver Strikes Parked Car Near Traytown
A 65-year-old man has a date with court after he hit a parked car and was arrested for impaired. At suppertime on December 21, RCMP in Glovertown received a report of a possible impaired driver headin...
Dec 25, 2019
Beloved Mummering Traditions Once Outlawed
Newfoundland and Labrador is well known for its tradition of Mummering or Jannying over the 12 Days of Christmas - but the tradition was actually outlawed in the province until relatively recently. Pe...
Dec 25, 2019
Over 180 Passengers Spend Christmas Morning in Deer Lake Due to Diverted Flight
Around 180 people did not make it home for Christmas this morning when a flight to St. John's was diverted to Deer Lake. A West Jet flight from Toronto to St. John's changed its route and headed for D...
Dec 25, 2019
Department of Health Sends Turkey Tips this Holiday Season
Most Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will be sitting down to a big turkey feast today to celebrate Christmas, and the provincial Department of Health wants to ensure that people are able to enjoy wit...
Dec 25, 2019
Impaired Driver Arrested Following Tibb's Eve Crash
A woman from Makinsons got an early start to her Tibb's Eve celebrations and drove off the road. RCMP in Bay Roberts responded to a single vehicle accident on Roaches Line early Monday evening. A 32-y...
Dec 25, 2019
Merry Christmas from the Premier
Premier Dwight Ball is wishing all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Ball says to keep yourselves fed, and to keep yourselves safe. The Premier says he looks...
Dec 25, 2019
Terra Nova Sets Out to Restore Forest Health with Moose Management Plan
Terra Nova National Park has released more information on its moose management plan for the park. . Overgrazing by moose is causing damage to the forests, and efforts will be made to restore forest he...
Dec 24, 2019 (File photo.)
A Dollar A Day Foundation Extends Outreach to Nine Charities
The 'A Dollar A Day Foundation' announced that it will be supporting an additional five programs and causes, raising the number of groups the charities assists to nine. The new programs include Lang's...
Dec 24, 2019 (Photo of the co-founders of A Dollar A Day Foundation via Facebook.
