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Good Samaritan Replaces Tree Stolen from Memorial Site
A St. John's woman says she can't believe the outpouring of love and support she's received since a memorial Christmas tree was removed from its location at Brother Egan field in St. John's. Rhonda Wh...
Dec 24, 2024
Ferryland MHA Renews Calls for 24/7 Snowclearing as First Flakes Hit Ground
The MHA for Ferryland district knows what he wants for Christmas, and it's something he's been asking for for some time. Loyola O'Driscoll is renewing his call for 24/7 snow clearing and road maintena...
Dec 24, 2024 (Photo courtesy Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.)
Police Investigating Hit and Run Near St. Clare's Hospital
RNC are seeking the public's help in a reported hit and run vehicle-pedestrian collision in the capital city region. Police say an 18-year-old man was struck by a vehicle in the area of Ricketts Road ...
Dec 24, 2024
VOCM Tracking Santa's Arrival
The presents are wrapped, the sleigh is prepped, and the reindeer are ready-Santa Claus comes tonight, and VOCM will help you track him. Head elves at Santa's workshop tell VOCM News that holiday exci...
Dec 24, 2024 NORAD Santa Tracker
Man on Run from Metro Police Charged After Stabbing in St. Alban's
A 60-year-old St. John's man has been arrested and charged as the result of a stabbing in St. Alban's on the weekend. First responders got the call shortly before 3:00 Sunday afternoon. The victim was...
Dec 24, 2024
Former Growlers COO Defends Province's Pro Hockey Reputation
The former COO of the Newfoundland Growlers has come out swinging against suggestions that the province's reputation in keeping a professional hockey team is a checkered one. Glenn Stanford is one of ...
Dec 24, 2024 Glenn Stanford
Health Authority Conducting Internal Review After Fatal Waterford Hospital Attack
NL Health Services is conducting an internal review of the events leading up to the death of a patient at the Waterford Hospital last week. Thirty-year-old Thomas Parsley, who was also a patient at th...
Dec 24, 2024
MUN Group Encouraging Locals to Extend Holiday Invite to International Students
Memorial University's Internationalization Office is encouraging area residents to consider hosting a one, or more, international students for dinner over the holidays. MUN says many international stu...
Dec 24, 2024
Man Seriously Injured Following CBS Hit and Run
RNC are investigating a hit and run on the weekend that sent a 42-year-old man to hospital with serious injuries. Police say the pedestrian was struck in the area of Garden Road in Conception Bay Sout...
Dec 24, 2024
House Leader Outlines Focus of January's Debate on MOU
The Government House Leader has outlined for the opposition parties and the two Independents the focus of a special debate in the House of Assembly starting on January 6. The government resolution to ...
Dec 24, 2024
