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Proposed Marine Conservation Area Raises Concerns in Burgeo
The former mayor of Burgeo calls a national marine conservation area proposed for the waters and shoreline near the community a "big deal" and she believes the current council and community leaders ne...
Nov 24, 2024 Photo via Parks Canada
Renderings Unveiled for Team Gushue Tribute, Fundraising Campaign Launched
Artist renderings for a new permanent tribute to Olympic gold medalists and Brier curling champions Team Gushue have been released and a fundraising campaign is now underway to make it a reality. The ...
Nov 24, 2024 Photo via DewCor
RNU Concerned Over Violence in Hospitals
The Registered Nurses Union says it's not getting support from the health authority in addressing violence in healthcare settings. Yvette Coffey says violence against her members is on the rise, and s...
Nov 24, 2024 RNU President Yvette Coffey (VOCM News/file)
Rain, Fog Delay Downtown Christmas Parade Until Next Weekend
The Downtown St. John's Christmas Parade has been postponed. Organizers say the inclement weather, namely the rain, means Santa Claus won't be coming to town today but instead, next Sunday. St. John's...
Nov 24, 2024 Santa Clause Parade 2020 (VOCM)
Doctor Shortage Results in Reduction of Services at Clarenville Hospital
The MHA for Terra Nova wants action in light of staffing shortages at the hospital in Clarenville. Lloyd Parrott says Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital has lost all four of its internal medicine specia...
Nov 24, 2024 (Photo courtesy Discovery Health Care Foundation.)
Two People Injured Following City Centre Stabbing
Two people are in hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing in the centre city area of the capital city. The two were stabbed at a residence just after 7 p.m. last night. The RNC believe that th...
Nov 24, 2024
Police Still Searching For Attackers in Violent Mount Pearl Incidents
Mount Pearl Mayor Dave Aker is among those reacting with shock and concern to two violent attacks in Mount Pearl on Friday. Aker says violence like that displayed on Roosevelt Avenue has to stop. Two ...
Nov 24, 2024
RNC Arrest Man with Outstanding Warrants in St. John's
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary have arrested a 42-year-old man in the centre city area of St. John's who had significant outstanding warrants. The man was wanted on charges of uttering threats an...
Nov 23, 2024
Two Men Hospitalized After Separate Violent Attacks on Roosevelt Avenue
Two separate violent events on a street in Mount Pearl last night have left two men in hospital with serious injuries. The RNC says a group of young people assaulted a man on Roosevelt Avenue at about...
Nov 23, 2024
Money Announced for Volunteer Fire Departments
The provincial government is giving $730,000 to 39 volunteer fire departments across the province to help them purchase necessary equipment. Justice and Public Safety Minister Bernard Davis announced ...
Nov 23, 2024 Bernard Davis (VOCM News)
