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'Fortunate' Outcome Despite Locked Emergency Room in Bonavista
The MHA for Bonavista says it was fortunate that a dire medical emergency a few days ago ended on a positive note despite the doors to the emergency room being locked with no service available. Two me...
Apr 19, 2025
Last Chance for Radio Bingo: Over $11,600 Up for Grabs Tonight
Get your bingo dabbers ready. Today is the last edition of Lions Club/VOCM Cares radio bingo until the fall. Sarah Newell, development coordinator with the VOCM Cares Foundation, says today marks the ...
Apr 19, 2025
Advance Polls Open Easter Weekend for Federal Election
Advance polls are open this Easter weekend. Advance polling is done at stations across the province for the upcoming federal election on April 28th. The main party leaders are campaigning across the c...
Apr 19, 2025
April 30th Marks Deadline for Removing Studded Winter Tires
The last day for studded winter tires is April 30th. Service NL says after that date studded tires must be removed from vehicles. Studded tires are allowed to be used between November 1st and April 30...
Apr 19, 2025
New Municipal Leadership Award Created in Memory of Derrick Bragg
The provincial government has set up a new award to recognize municipal leaders in memory of provincial cabinet minister and longtime municipal worker Derrick Bragg. Bragg passed away in January 2024 ...
Apr 19, 2025
Local Woman Creates Province-Wide Iceberg Tracking Network
While most of us might grab a quick photo of a passing iceberg, one dedicated enthusiast from central Newfoundland has made tracking these frozen giants her passion. As the administrator of "Newfoundl...
Apr 19, 2025
Son of NTV CEO Shot Dead in California by Police
The son of the province's top television mogul has been shot to death by California police. Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, the son of NTV's CEO Scott Stirling and grandson of the late Geoff Stirling, was sh...
Apr 19, 2025 Photo via IMDb
"Spirit of Harbour Grace" Plaques Stolen from Municipal Park
The Town of Harbour Grace is looking for information after items connected to one of the world's most famed aviators were stolen. It says on or around April 9th, two bronze plaques commemorating the S...
Apr 19, 2025 Town of Harbour Grace (Facebook)
Woman Charged with Possession of Stolen Car Following Traffic Stop
A 24-year-old will be in court this morning after a car in St. John's was stolen. Police say the driver was pulled over just before 3:00 yesterday afternoon. When they checked the license plate, they ...
Apr 19, 2025
RNC Warns of Fake $100 Bills Circulating in St. John's Area
RNC is warning the public that fake $100 bills have started circulating in the St. John's area. Police describe the cash as "movie production money," with spelling mistakes and poor quality. Anyone wi...
Apr 19, 2025 Photo via RNC
