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18-Year-Old Faces Charges After Confrontation with Police in St. John's West End
A man who became aggressive with police during a dust-up at a residence in the west end of St. John's in the wee hours Saturday is now facing several charges. The RNC say the 18-year-old suspect was i...
Oct 20, 2024
35th St. John's International Women's Film Festival Kicks Off This Week
The 35th annual St. John's International Women's Film Festival gets underway this week. The event, which starts on Tuesday, features movies from filmmakers locally and over a dozen countries worldwide...
Oct 20, 2024
Police Catch Theft Suspect After Brief Pursuit in St. John's
A woman suspected of stealing from a business in St. John's tried to escape store security and police, but officers caught up with her after a brief foot chase. The incident unfolded late in the after...
Oct 20, 2024
Community Reeling Following Fire at Deer Lake's Driftwood Inn
It's been a difficult weekend in Deer Lake. Fire ravaged one of the town's most prominent businesses yesterday. The blaze at the Driftwood Inn broke out around 7:00 yesterday morning. Despite the flam...
Oct 20, 2024 Photo via Facebook
Concert of Hope to Take Stage Next Weekend
One of the Eating Disorder Foundation's largest fundraisers takes place next weekend in St. John's. The annual Concert of Hope event supporting the foundation returns to the stage at the Arts and Cult...
Oct 19, 2024 Photo via Facebook
Energy NL Awards Handed Out
Energy NL has handed out its Industry Achievement Awards at a gala event held at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John's. The Energy NL John C Crosbie Award for Outstanding Contribution went to Margot Bruce-...
Oct 19, 2024 Photo Submitted
No Flooding at New Mental Health Facility Despite Initial Concerns, Confirms Infrastructure Minister
Despite concerns raised by the capital city, there have been no issues with flooding at the new mental health and addictions facility. That's according to Infrastructure Minister Fred Hutton. The site...
Oct 19, 2024 (VOCM News file photo)
Fire Destroys Deer Lake's Driftwood Inn
One person is injured after a fire ravaged the iconic Driftwood Inn in the town of Deer Lake. The blaze broke out around 7:00 this morning, with thick plumes of dark smoke billowing high into the clea...
Oct 19, 2024 Photo submitted
Labrador-Grenfell Faces Syphilis Surge: Health Officials Stress Condom Use and Testing to Curb Spread
NL Health Services is emphasizing the use of condoms to help prevent the spread of syphilis, saying safe sex practices alone won't prevent the bacterial illness from being passed from one person to an...
Oct 19, 2024
Man Arrested After Police Discover Him in Closet During Break-and-Enter Incident
A man who thought he could win at hide 'n seek from police is in the lockup after the RNC found him in one of the more secretive areas of the house. The incident happened just before the lunch hour ye...
Oct 19, 2024
