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RCMP Look into Damage to Terrain at Victoria Memorial Site
Harbour Grace RCMP are looking for help from the public after a memorial site was damaged in Victoria. Last Thursday, November 7, police received a report of damage to the landscape of the Beaver Pond...
Nov 14, 2019
House of Assembly Exactly the Place to Discuss Racism says Chief Mi'sel Joe
The leader of the Miawpukek First Nation in Conne River says he would relish the opportunity to discuss racism and attitudes towards Indigenous peoples in the House of Assembly. Sagamaw Mi'sel Joe was...
Nov 14, 2019 (File photo courtesy Mi'sel Joe.)
Costco Warning of Coupon Scam on Social Media
Costco is warning customers about a fake coupon that is circulating on social media. The scam involves $75 off at Costco as a reward for celebrating their 50th anniversary. ...
Nov 14, 2019
Early Christmas Shoppers Good News for Local Business
Just under half of shoppers in Atlantic Canada have already started their Christmas shopping, and according to the Retail Council of Canada that is good for local business. According to the council, 4...
Nov 14, 2019 stock image
After the Disappearance of a Loved One, It Doesn't Get Easier, says Brother of Trevor Hamlyn
The brother of a young man who disappeared suddenly without a trace nearly a year and a half ago says it never gets any easier - and he's calling on better supports for families who must endure the di...
Nov 14, 2019
When Baker Met Barack: "That Man is a Beautiful Man"
A local musician who had the chance to meet former president of the United States, Barack Obama, says it was like he had just met an old friend. Tim Baker was one of the local entertainment acts who p...
Nov 14, 2019
Crosbie Slams Premier for Wasting House Time on Byrne Comments
PC Leader Ches Crosbie is pleased the House can get back to business, but says the whole thing could've been avoided. Crosbie says Byrne had the option to withdraw the "offensive" remarks right away w...
Nov 14, 2019
Gas, Diesel Prices Down This Week
Prices are down at the pumps this week. Gas will decrease by just over a cent and diesel will see a slight decrease of 0.1 cpl. Furnace oil will see a slight decrease (0.17 cpl) and stove oil will see...
Nov 14, 2019
St. John's Sets Longer Snowclearing Season for Downtown Sidewalks
The City of St. John's has made some changes to how it approaches sidewalk snow clearing in the downtown area. Last night city council approved a new tender for downtown sidewalk snow clearing, to Com...
Nov 13, 2019 File photo (VOCM)
Local Outfitter, Prospector Wins Salmon Conservation Award
A local angler, outfitter and prospector, Chris Verbiski was honoured in New York City last night with the Lee Wulff Salmon Conservation Award. Verbiski was one of the co-discoverers of the massive Vo...
Nov 13, 2019
