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Bianca Inspiring Next Generation of Canadian Tennis Players After Historic Win
Bianca Andreescu's historic win is inspiring a younger generation of tennis players and fans. Andreescu was the first Canadian to win the Grand Slam title after the 19-year-old defeated 23-time Grand ...
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On World Suicide Prevention Day, One Family Turns Grief into Call to Action
It's World Suicide Prevention Day, and one family dealing with tragedy is determined that it not go silently. Sam Hopley loved having a coffee in downtown St. John's, he loved his cat, reading a good ...
Sep 10, 2019
MP says Application of Wastewater Regulations Needs Work
A government MP says they should be moving away from the punishment component of new federal regulations covering sewage disposal and instead helping communities to comply. Liberal Scott Simms says on...
Sep 10, 2019
PUB Looking for Input on Muskrat Rate Mitigation Recommendations
The Public Utilities Board has released some key dates as it tries to come up with recommendations on how to keep electricity rates as low as possible in the post-Muskrat era. Public hearings begin Oc...
Sep 10, 2019
E-Mental Health Programs Will "Change the World": Report Shows Promising Results
The Mental Health Commission of Canada has released its report on the Stepped Care 2.0 e-Mental health project in this province. Stepped Care 2.0, which aims to provide same day, flexible access to me...
Sep 10, 2019
Collision at Blackmarsh and Cashin
An evening collision in the west end of the City caused significant damage to two vehicles, however no injuries were reported. The crash happened at the intersection of Blackmarsh Road and Cashin Aven...
Sep 10, 2019
Pitching The Province’s Biggest Tent For Iceberg Alley
On the eve of the 3rd annual Iceberg Alley performance festival, organizers say they are ready. Later today the folks at @icebergalleyNL will be throwing open the doors from 4-7 p.m. for a peek inside...
Sep 10, 2019
RCMP Help Rescue Bull on the Lam in North River
Police in North River recently had their hands full with a bull when they responded to a report of a cow on the lam. On Thursday morning, Bay Roberts RCMP received a complaint that a cow was wandering...
Sep 09, 2019
C-NLOPB Releases Details on Incident That Left Offshore Worker Seriously Injured
More detail has been released on an incident which seriously injured a young man working on the Transocean Barents on Friday. The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board is investiga...
Sep 09, 2019
No Formal Charges Yet Laid in Homicide Investigation
An arrest has been made in connection with the stabbing death of 27-year-old Cyrus Clarke last week, but police are keeping tight-lipped about their investigation. RNC Media Relations Officer James Ca...
Sep 09, 2019 RNC Cst. James Cadigan (VOCM News file photo)
