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RNC Investigating Bold Daytime Shooting in Capital City's East End
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating a report of shots fired in the capital city's east end over the lunch hour today. Police received the call around 12:30 this afternoon and cordoned...
Apr 05, 2025 Police tape off area around east end home (Submitted photo)
Personal Care Home Operator Challenges AG Report, Cites Existing Oversight Measures
A local personal care home operator believes the AG's recent performance audit on personal care homes has tarred all operators with the same unflattering brush. Former provincial cabinet minister Paul...
Apr 05, 2025
Paradise Man 'Set for Life' After Lotto Win
A Paradise man's bank account just got a whole lot chunkier thanks to a Set for Life win through Atlantic Lottery. Richard Simms says he was on his lunch break at work when he remembered he had a scra...
Apr 05, 2025 Photo via ALC
Singh Promises to End Doctor Shortage During Stop in St. John's
The NDP announced a plan during a campaign visit to the St. John's region today to ensure that every Canadian has access to a family doctor by 2030. It's estimated that 20 per cent of Newfoundlanders ...
Apr 05, 2025
"What Jake Would Want": Family Marks Son's Birthday by Helping Another Child Gain Freedom
It was a bittersweet occasion at an art-focused business in Paradise Friday, as a community paid tribute to a young boy who passed away last November, while another family was given a new lease on lif...
Apr 05, 2025 (VOCM News)
Police Investigating Overnight Robbery in St. John's
Police are investigating a robbery in downtown St. John's. It happened at a business last night, but the perpetrator had fled by the time police arrived. No other information is available at this time...
Apr 05, 2025
Paradise Man Arrested Following Domestic Incident
A man spent the night at the lockup after a domestic incident in metro last night. The 29-year-old has been charged with uttering threats and three counts of assault following the disturbance, which h...
Apr 05, 2025
City to Meet With Concerned Kenmount Terrace Residents Today
The capital city will not pursue the purchase of a right-of-way to allow Kenmount Terrace residents access to trails from Lady Anderson Street. Local resident Stephen Hinchey raised concern when heavy...
Apr 05, 2025 Submitted Photo
NL Housing Units on Livingstone Street to be Torn Down
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing will be tearing down a row of vacant homes on Livingstone Street in St. John's that were damaged by fire last week. The province says only one of the six units affect...
Apr 05, 2025
Deer Lake Stuns Clarenville in Herder Game 3
The Deer Lake Red Wings are on the verge of capturing the Herder. They blanked the Clarenville Caribous 1-0 last night in Clarenville to go up 3-0 in the series. Game 4 goes tonight at 7:40
Apr 05, 2025 Photo via Facebook
