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Bonavista RCMP Investigate Major Break and Enter in Little Catalina
Bonavista RCMP are investigating a recent residential break and enter in Little Catalina that saw a significant number of items stolen, including a pickup truck. Police believe the items were taken so...
Nov 02, 2024 Photo via RCMP
TCH Reopens Following Serious Crash Near Clarenville
The Trans-Canada Highway near Clarenville reopened early this morning following a serious collision Friday afternoon. Police and responding crews spent the night clearing the scene, with the highway r...
Nov 02, 2024
St. Anthony Resident Wins $100,000 in Latest Lotto Max TAG Draw
Someone in St. Anthony just woke up $100,000 richer. A ticket sold for last night's Lotto Max draw matched all six numbers on the TAG. This is the second TAG payout since someone took home another $10...
Nov 02, 2024
Closed Door Limited Fire Damage at Whitbourne Child Care Centre
There were no injuries, but numerous families in the Whitbourne area have been left scrambling to find day care following a fire at Funtime Child Care Centre in the town Thursday night. Fire Chief Jam...
Nov 01, 2024 Photo shows both sides of the door leading to the fire. (Submittted photo
Business Watchdog Urges Province to Eliminate Tax on Insurance
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) wants the provincial government to scrap the retail sales tax on insurance and further reduce the small business tax rate during the upcoming ses...
Nov 01, 2024
Labrador Marine Sees Spike in Passenger Traffic on Strait of Belle Isle
Officials with Labrador Marine say they've seen an increase in the number of passengers crossing the Strait of Belle Isle compared to the last couple of years. The company says between Jan. 1 and Sept...
Nov 01, 2024
Tax-Free Day a Win-Win For Downtown St. John's Shops and Shoppers
It'll be a busy day in downtown St. John's tomorrow as businesses host their biggest shopping event of the year. Saturday is the annual tax-free event, with 15 per cent in savings on most purchases. G...
Nov 01, 2024
Serious Collision Shuts Down Trans-Canada West of Clarenville: RCMP
A serious collision has closed the Trans-Canada Highway near Clarenville. The crash occurred around 2 p.m. this afternoon about two kilometres west of the town, but there is a way around it. Update: M...
Nov 01, 2024
Woman Asleep in Idling Car Faces Drug and Driving-Related Charges
An officer's check on the well-being of an unconscious driver resulted in a drug seizure and charges against a 34-year-old woman. Placentia RCMP say they came upon a vehicle idling in the parking lot ...
Nov 01, 2024 Items seized from the arrested woman's vehicle. (RCMP photo)
Second 'Ben's Benefit' Tonight in Aid of Mental Health, Addictions
A now-annual event is taking place at the Majestic Theatre in St. John's this evening in support of mental health and addictions support programs. Tina Olivero lost her son, Ben, 15 months ago to a dr...
Nov 01, 2024 Tina Olivero next to the memorial for her son, Ben, where he died of a drug overdose last year. (VOCM News)
