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New Survey Highlights Rising Fears of Sports Betting Addiction in Canada
A recent survey shows that concerns are growing about the risk of addiction and financial loss caused by the profusion of sports betting in Canada - especially among young to middle-aged men. New data...
May 24, 2026 (via Angus Reid Institute)
Pouch Cove Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Charges and Impounded Vehicle
A man in Pouch Cove is waking up in the lock-up after refusing to cooperate with police when they tried to arrest him for drunk driving. RNC were tipped off about an impaired driver at approximately 8...
May 24, 2026 (VOCM News)
National Conferences Open New Doors for Local Nautical Students
Two nautical science students from the Marine Institute recently had the opportunity to participate in two major maritime events on the other side of the country. Maxwell Piercey and Warren Hayden wer...
May 24, 2026 Matthew Piercey and Kris Drodge (VOCM News)
GPS Tracking Helps RNC Recover Stolen Vehicle Downtown
It was a busy night for the RNC. Just after 9pm, police responded to a call about a vehicle theft in the downtown area. Located through GPS, officers were able to find the vehicle and after a short in...
May 24, 2026 (RNC)
Water Street Museum Showcases Century Old Pharmacy Practices
It's a hidden gem in plain site. The Pharmacy Museum is open for another season on Water Street in St. John's, located in Apothecary Hall, the former O'Mara's Pharmacy property. Pharmacist Keith Baile...
May 23, 2026 Apothecary Hall (VOCM News)
Clarenville to Whitbourne T'railway Section Set for Major Upgrades
Tenders have been called for rehabilitation of about 100 km of the Newfoundland T'railway between Clarenville and Whitbourne. Rick Noseworthy of the Newfoundland T'railway Council says they've receive...
May 23, 2026 (Newfoundland T'railway Council)
Waterford River Cleanup Aims to Clear Winter Debris This Weekend
One of the prized rivers in the metro region is the target of a cleanup this weekend. The Waterford River, which spans Paradise, Mount Pearl and St. John's and runs through Bowring Park, collects a lo...
May 23, 2026 The Waterford River (via Google Maps).
DFO Asks Cabin Owners to Be Mindful of Fish Habitats
DFO is asking people doing activity around the water to be mindful of fish habitat. It's the time of year when many Newfoundlanders and Labradorians go to the cabin and do whatever has to be done, but...
May 23, 2026 (Photo via DFO NL Twitter.)
Police Seek Information on Missing Man Last Seen Near Deer Lake
Police on the west coast need help in finding a man from the Corner Brook area. Dylan Kiteley, who's 35, was reported missing early Friday afternoon. The RNC are concerned for his safety and well-bein...
May 23, 2026 Missing person Dylan Kiteley (via RNC).
RCMP Investigate Break and Enter at Lucy's Bar in Kippens
Police need help from the public in solving a break-and-enter at a business on the west coast. Just before 2:30 Wednesday morning, somebody forced open a basement door of Lucy's Bar in Kippens. The wo...
May 23, 2026
