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Search Underway for American Man Reported Missing on West Coast
RCMP need the public's help in locating a man visiting the province from the United States, and who was last seen on Friday. Eugene Earl Spoon of Kansas, who's 77, was last seen in Deer Lake. He has g...
Oct 20, 2024
Gun and Ammo Seized from 24-Year-Old on George Street
There were no injuries in a frightening incident at a bar on George Street last night involving a gun. RNC officers rushed inside the bar at about 10:00, arresting a 24-year-old man on seven firearms ...
Oct 20, 2024
VOCM Cares Foundation Seeks Winter Clothing Donations in Coats for Kids Campaign
A group in Newfoundland and Labrador hopes children won't enter the winter cold this year. The VOCM Cares Foundation is ramping up its Coats for Kids Campaign at the Village Mall in St. John's this we...
Oct 20, 2024
Premier Praises Heroism as Fire Destroys Iconic Driftwood Inn in Deer Lake; Community Rallies to Support Displaced Residents
The Premier and MHA for the region says he's thankful that everyone one is safe and accounted for following the loss of the iconic Driftwood Inn in Deer Lake. Flames destroyed the building yesterday i...
Oct 20, 2024 Photo via Facebook
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
