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Paige Penney Brings Music from Newfoundland to Nashville
A young musician from this province is taking her music to Country Music Capital of the World. Paige Penney of St. John's has been releasing music and performing around the province since she was 14. ...
Mar 11, 2023 Paige Penney
Wildlife Biologist Provides Polar Bear Safety Tips
Polar bear season has begun along the southern coast of Labrador and the north east coast of Newfoundland. Senior Wildlife Biologist with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods, Bob Roger...
Mar 11, 2023
Pod of Dolphins Trapped by Sea Ice in Heart's Delight-Islington
A sad situation is playing out along the coastline near Heart's Delight-Islington. A small pod of white-beaked dolphins are stuck in the sea ice next to the rocky shore. Mayor Melvin Harnum says the l...
Mar 10, 2023
Crown Seeks 7-8 Years in Prison For Random, Violent Break-ins
The chilling details of two random and violent home invasions last fall were spelled out for the first time in open court this morning. They're part of the agreed statement of facts between the Crown ...
Mar 10, 2023 Justin Haynes appeared in provincial court today by video from the correctional centre in Bishop's Falls. (VOCM News)
Founder of Newfoundland-Based Target Marketing Inducted Into Canada's Marketing Hall of Legends
The President and Founder of Target Marketing, a Newfoundland-based award-winning marketing firm, is the first marketer in Atlantic Canada to be inducted into Canada's Marketing Hall of Legends. Noel ...
Mar 10, 2023 (The Secret Language of Clotheslines, Newfoundland and Labrador advertisement by Target Marketing.)
Ceremony to Recognize Pair in Heroic Broad Cove Rescue
A ceremony is planned at the Small Point-Adam's Cove town hall in Conception Bay North this weekend to recognize the heroic actions of two people who last summer rescued a little girl who was drifting...
Mar 10, 2023
Teen Charged With Attempted Murder in Attack on PWC Student
A teenager has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault in connection with an attack at a St. John's high school that left another boy with serious head injuries. The RNC says the acc...
Mar 10, 2023
Parent Commending Prince of Wales Staff in Handling of Violent Incident
Another parent at Prince of Wales Collegiate is praising staff and administration at the school for their quick response in containing yesterday's incident and keeping students safe and calm. The moth...
Mar 10, 2023
Stephenville Athlete Eager to Compete at Special Olympics NL Winter Games
The Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games have officially kicked off in Grand Falls-Windsor. One of the athletes is Michael Budden of Stephenville, who competes in skiing. As well, B...
Mar 10, 2023
Many Looking to Rejoin Workforce Struggling to Find Child Care, Says Independent MHA
The Independent MHA for Mount Pearl says people are still struggling to secure child care. Paul Lane says it is fine to have affordable child care, but if there are no spaces available, it is no use. ...
Mar 10, 2023 (File photo.)
