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NL Still Dealing With Whooping Cough Outbreak
The chief medical officer of health says the province is still grappling with a whooping cough outbreak which now includes 263 cases across the province. The province reported a spike in cases last mo...
Oct 08, 2024 (Photo courtesy Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy)
VOCM Cares Accepting Donations for Annual Coats for Kids Campaign
As we get down in the fall, it's time to ditch the light clothing for heavier items to keep us warm. Enter the VOCM Cares Coats for Kids campaign. Registration for the store will open on Monday, Octob...
Oct 08, 2024
Disbarred Lawyer Pleads Not Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
A St. John's lawyer disbarred for misusing his clients' money has now pleaded not guilty to child pornography charges. Fifty-four-year-old Michael Drover was struck from the Roll of Barristers and str...
Oct 08, 2024
Local Musician, Chris Ryan, Passes Away
The local music community is mourning the loss of one of their own. Chris Ryan, a staple on many stages downtown and alongside some of the province's larger stages, passed away Monday. Tributes begin ...
Oct 08, 2024 Chris Ryan
St. John's Fire Captain Charged With Sexual Assault Has Case Further Delayed
The trial for a St. John's fire captain accused of sexual assault has been delayed again. Fifty-two-year-old Ron Pomeroy was charged late last year with sexual assault and sexual exploitation against ...
Oct 08, 2024 Photo via Facebook
Darin King Bows Out of Conservative Nomination
Darin King is no longer seeking the Conservative nomination in the riding of Terra Nova - The Peninsulas. King first announced his intention to seek the nod in July, and made it official less than one...
Oct 08, 2024
NL Soccer Clubs Taking On Top Mainland Teams This Week
Six teams from Newfoundland and Labrador will test themselves against the top clubs in Canada this week as they take part in the Toyota National Championships beginning tomorrow. Defending national ch...
Oct 08, 2024
Fresh Off Atlantic Wildfire Centre Announcement, MHA Calls for Reinstatement of Wabush Waterbomber Base
The NDP MHA for Labrador West, who has long advocated for more forest fire resources in Labrador, is reiterating those calls following the announcement of an Atlantic Wildfire Centre in central Newfou...
Oct 08, 2024 Jordan Brown
RCMP Appeal to Public in Search for Clarke's Beach Break-In Culprit
Bay Roberts RCMP have released surveillance images of a break-in at Harbour View Grocery in Clarke's Beach. Just before 5 a.m. Sunday, a passerby noticed a man climbing out of a broken window at the b...
Oct 08, 2024
Burin Peninsula Food Bank Set to Receive Cheque from Canada Post Community Foundation
A food bank on the Burin Peninsula will receive a funding boost from the Canada Post Community Foundation tomorrow. The Burin Area Food Pantry will be given a cheque for $2,400, which will be used to ...
Oct 08, 2024
