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Man Charged After Alleged Assault of Student at Natuashish School
A man has been charged for allegedly assaulting a student at a school in Natuashish. RCMP were contacted on October 17 after a student at Mushuau Innu Natuashish School was reportedly assaulted. Polic...
Nov 25, 2019 (Mushuau Innu Natuashish School via Facebook.)
Hydraulic Issues Prompt Cougar Helicopter to Return to St. John's
A helicopter with 11 passengers and two crew on board had to return to St. John's today after a problem developed in the aircraft's hydraulic system. Cougar Flight CGR151 had an indication of potentia...
Nov 25, 2019 (Photo via Cougar Helicopters.)
Purple Ribbon Flag Flies at Confederation Hill to Raise Awareness of Violence Against Women
A flag bearing the purple ribbon has been raised at Confederation Building, as part of a campaign to raise awareness around violence against women. Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Carol ...
Nov 25, 2019
St. John's Sets Early Start for New Year's Fireworks
New Year's will arrive-metaphorically speaking-a bit sooner than usual in St. John's. Fireworks will be launched at Quidi Vidi starting at 8:00 instead of midnight. The skating party at the Loop goes ...
Nov 25, 2019
Small City Charm, National Recognition: Target Marketing Makes Waves Across Country
What does it take to make a small local agency one of the top award winners across the country? According to Catherine Kelly of Target Marketing, a large part of it is understanding who you are and wh...
Nov 25, 2019 (Photo by David Howells, courtesy Target Marketing.)
Town of Triton in Shock Following Fatal Collision
Two of the four people killed in a car crash in central Newfoundland yesterday were teenage sisters from Middle Arm being driven back home by their grandparents. Their grandfather was also killed and ...
Nov 25, 2019
No Stop Work Order for Ragged Beach, says Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment says it has not issued a stop work order at Ragged Beach in Witless Bay. An outspoken critic of work being conducted in the area of Ragged Beach ind...
Nov 25, 2019 (Photo by Bonnie James via Facebook.)
Crosbie Confident on Continuing as PC Leader into Next Election
Crosbie says party faithful left the PC Convention in Gander on the weekend with a "sense of forward momentum." While the convention did not include a leadership review, Crosbie has been openly discus...
Nov 25, 2019 Former PC Leader Ches Crosbie and his campaign bus during the 2019 election (VOCM News)
Local Rugby Players Wins University National Championship
A local rugby player is adding a national championship to his long list of accomplishments. St. John's rugby player, Ben Newhook, a Rock Senior Men's team member, is currently playing for the Universi...
Nov 25, 2019
Christmas Can Now Begin: Mr. Big Stick Thrills the Crowd at Santa Claus Parade
Santa Claus was not the only icon people were excited to see at the Downtown St. John's Santa Claus Parade. The Big Stick from Maple Leaf Bologna was a crowdpleaser in the streets of the downtown. Cro...
Nov 25, 2019
