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Service NL Reminds Shoppers to be Safe this Holiday Season
As holiday shopping gets into full swing, officials are encouraging to keep both budget and safety in consideration while prepping for the holidays. Service NL provided a number of helpful tips to pre...
Nov 24, 2019
Man Arrested for Assaulting Woman in CBS
A 36-year-old man was arrested after assaulting a woman in Conception Bay South on Saturday night. At 10:40 p.m., RNC responded to a disturbance at a home in the town. The man was charged with assault...
Nov 24, 2019
Memorial University Student Receives Gift for Work at HMP
A social work student with Memorial University received a special gift for her work with the Canadian Mental Health Association Justice Program. Jillian Ingerman was given two hand-made boats from som...
Nov 24, 2019
Local Groups Come Together to Research Panhandling
Downtown St. John's says panhandling affects everybody in the downtown area. An increasing number of panhandlers in the capital city, along with concerns from residents, has Thrive taking a research a...
Nov 24, 2019
FISH-NL Disappointed as Federal Department Closes Investigation Into Alleged Collusion
FISH-NL says it is disappointed to learn that the federal Competition Bureau has closed its investigation into recent allegations of collusion involving fish processing companies. President Ryan Clear...
Nov 23, 2019
Herder Trophy on Uncertain Ground
By the way things are looking for senior hockey, the Herder Trophy may not happen this year. President of the Eastern League and General Manager of the St. John's Caps, Jack Casey says unlike many rum...
Nov 23, 2019
Portion of Queen's Road Closed as Crews Investigate Billowing Smoke
Billowing smoke and a large response from St. John's Regional Fire Department caused quite a scene on Queen's Road early Saturday evening.
Nov 23, 2019 (Photo by Earl Noble.)
Liam Hickey Showcases Sledge Hockey Skills Ahead of International Tournament
If you think you can keep up with Newfoundland's own Liam Hickey on the ice-think again. The NL Sled Dogs and the host committee for the Canadian Tire Para Ice Hockey Cup held a media day ahead of the...
Nov 23, 2019 (Liam Hickey. File photo.)
ATIPP Legislation vs Salmon Die-Off Disclosure: Privacy Commissioner Investigating Matter
The province's Privacy Commissioner says his investigation is continuing into questions raised concerning a clause in the province's Privacy Legislation and how it relates to the disclosure of the die...
Nov 23, 2019 (VOCM News File photo)
Santa is Ready for Downtown Parade But Only if Weather Cooperates
The Annual Downtown St. John's Santa Claus Parade is planned for tomorrow with 100 entries to pass through the streets. The official go ahead will be made at 7 a.m. tomorrow morning. If it does not go...
Nov 23, 2019 (Photo by Earl Noble.)
