There are 14 people in hospital, six of whom are in critical care. While the investigation is in its early stages, it is not believed to be connected to a random event. ) Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting 85 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. Police say the 18-year-old was in serious condition when they arrived. John’s. “June 11, 2021 || Three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in NL today. John’s. Jun 30, 2023 | 3:58 PM. Twenty-two people are now in hospital due to the virus, nine of whom are in critical care. One of two women accused of causing a chaotic scene at the TC Square in Carbonear last week will spend at least another two nights in jail. Local News. John’s. The class-action suit was filed by the firm Morris Martin Moore on behalf of former residents of the boys’ and girls’ homes in Whitbourne and in Pleasantville in St. All reactions: 15. VOCM News is tracking that situation and will provide further information as it becomes available. Government announced that only urgent care will be provided at the hospital three days a week beginning Monday. A serial rapist serving a life sentence for violent attacks against sex workers in the early 1990s in downtown St. , near the Markland Cottage Winery. Local News. Cases identified in Central Health region remain under investigation. Emergency services in Whitbourne will be closed for nearly a week starting today. Sixty-eight-year-old Loyola. The RNC Street Crimes Unit are investigating an incident involving shots fired at a home in CBS earlier this week. Local News. The RNC have identified the body found on Mount Scio Saturday as 36-year-old Victoria Head of St. Newhook Community Centre in Whitbourne and the U. Aug 17, 2023 | 6:12 AM. RCMP Suspends Two Burin Peninsula Drivers for Excessive Speeding. Send Flowers. One man has been taken into custody following a lengthy incident on Whitmore Street in Grand Falls-Windsor. Sep 3, 2023 | 10:35 AM. Mike Vandenberg, of the Gander Weather Office, says snow coming in over southwestern Newfoundland will ultimately impact the whole island. Calibre is a “mid-tier” gold producer focused on mining developments in the United States and Nicaragua. John’s and Corner Brook, with further program planning in central Newfoundland and Labrador. m. to 2 p. John’s. A section of the street was blocked off by police. Janice Fitzgerald will make the announcement this morning at 11:30 at. The emergency room at the Dr. RNC say the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner made the determination today, adding the incident is not believed to be random, nor do they believe there are any immediate concerns to public safety. On November 5, police responded to the home of Constable Levi Bennett due to an incident involving a weapon. VOCM News will be there. this morning near Sebastian Court. RNC are investigating the discovery of human remains in the area of Three Island Pond in Paradise. First Voice, RNC to Form an Indigenous Advisory Committee Feb 8, 2023 | 10:58 AM. John’s around 11:00 a. 324 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Newfoundland and Labrador today. Jul 6, 2021 | 2:36 PM. Monday. The Corner Brook Fire Department responded to the scene to provide medical assistance, but the man succumbed to his injuries. VOCM Newfoundland Radio, 590 VOCM, News, Local News, VOCM, Newfoundland, Labrador, 590, AM, Radio. Overview. m. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed that human remains found on August 13 near Marche’s Point on the west coast as missing man Tyler Hennessey. The RNC has confirmed that a body recovered from the Outer Cove area yesterday was that of a 69-year-old man reported missing earlier in the week. Department of Highway officials are watching flooding on the main highway linking King’s Point and Springdale very closely. Unfortunately probably, or a drunk fell in, but most probably self harm. Today's VOCM News Question of the Day: A local businessman at the Energy NL conference said it's time for the provincial government to spend money to improve air access to larger centres. ON AIR NOW 12:00 AM - 5:30 AM Your VOCM. 4 per cent to $1. m. Government's announced creation of a Policing Transformation Working Group came as a complete surprise to First Voice, an urban Indigenous advocacy group based in St. The truck is blocking all four lanes. m. <style> body { -ms-overflow-style: scrollbar; overflow-y: scroll; overscroll-behavior-y: none; } . Memorial Health Centre’s ER will be closed today until 8. As well, the number of people in hospital with the virus is down by one, to 13, and there are now five people in critical care, down from seven on Monday. The main road was closed for about four hours. A 31-year-old man is facing numerous charges stemming from a near-miss incident in Hopedale on Wednesday. The girl was rushed to hospital, but succumbed to her injuries a short while later. One man was killed after a collision between two transport trucks and a pickup this morning on the Trans-Canada Highway. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne and they want answers. Just before 9:00 p. RCMP NL advises motorists of. The proposal will go before the Supreme Court this morning. There is one new presumptive positive case, and there are 14 people in hospital. John’s today. Around the supper hour Springdale RCMP posted on their social media accounts that the Trans Canada Highway near Gull Pond Road was impassable and expected to remain so for a number of hours. m. The date and time of the crash are currently unknown. m. Randy Druken, who was wrongfully convicted of murdering his girlfriend 30 years ago, has died. 84 LeMarchant Rd; St. The RNC’s patrol and criminal investigation divisions say they picked up a 30-year-old man earlier today without incident. A half hour later RCMP indicated that the issue was safely resolved and one person was taken into custody. The President of NAPE is calling the situation involving paramedics in Whitbourne “a fiasco. Jan 30, 2023 | 5:35 AM. ConversationA widespread but brief power outage left thousands in the dark for a short time this morning. Eighteen-year-old Tyler Greening was granted bail in late March but was re-arrested on Friday for allegedly. One person has been sent to the hospital following a single-vehicle rollover on the main road in Whitbourne this morning. VOCM Cares 50/50 Draw. vocm. No new recoveries today, leaving 54 active cases in this province. RCMP received a report on August 23 that Charles Jackson was on his way to Alberta with a handgun, with the intention of harming a number of people. m. Worker’s Comp rates are increasing by 2. One person was taken into custody following a police operation in Whitbourne last night. Memorial Health Centre in St. The C-NLOPB has issued a notice of non-compliance to ExxonMobil Canada and KCA Deutag Drilling Canada for a near miss on the Hebron platform one month ago. 22. The local volunteer fire department says multiple lanes were reduced as a result of the two-vehicle crash, which has since been cleared up. Aug 25, 2023 | 11:42 AM. Aug 20, 2022 | 5:42 AM. John’s harbour this morning after a body was spotted in the water. A 55-year-old man is dead following an industrial accident in the area of Griffon Drive in Corner Brook this morning. An extensive search over land and the surrounding coastline failed to find any sign of the man. AlDue to staffing shortages, the Dr. Whitbourne RCMP Charges Man After Learning of Alleged Plans to Travel to Harm Others. “Province reporting 45 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today with 18 presumptive positive cases. The province is borrowing $1. One person was taken into custody following a police operation in Whitbourne last night. An announcement is coming today on what the province is calling a new policing initiative. Both deaths occurred in the Central Health region. Workplace NL says claim costs rose 22 per cent between 2018 and 2022. The deaths include a woman in her 40s and a man over the age of 70 in the Eastern Health region, a woman over the age of 70 in Western Health, and a woman over the age of 70 in Labrador-Grenfell Health. Holloway’s Funeral Home Ltd. m. Due to staffing shortages, the Dr. The Avondale Fire Department tweeted about the crash near Exit 33 at Middle Gull Pond shortly after 12:30 Sunday afternoon. Accumulations will vary says Neil with overall amounts of 10 to 20 cm for most areas, but greater amounts in higher elevations where more than 30 cm is possible. Traffic is being diverted through the town for the next few days as investigators continue their work at the. Philips. But very few other details have been released regarding the mishap. NL Reporting Two New Deaths, 41 Hospitalizations Due to COVID-19. com Subscribe on iTunes or via RSS feed. John's, Conception Bay. , with a limited number of same-day appointments available by phone or walk-in on a first-come, first-served basis. Two more ERs are closed for the week due to staffing shortages. National News. RCMP say the body of Charles Jerrett has been found in the water near a wharf in Brigus. m. The accident happened near the overpass about one kilometre east of the Mount Peyton Resort and Conference Centre. A 55-year-old Newfoundland man is facing numerous weapons charges after police learned he was reportedly heading to Alberta to harm a number of people. , with a limited number of same-day appointments available by phone or walk-in on a first-come, first-served basis. 12:00 PM · Nov 29, 2022 · Twitter Web App. m. The new urgent care clinic is opening today in Whitbourne. Hope everyone is ok. Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP investigates suspected residential arson in South Branch. A Lotto 649 ticket purchased in the province for Saturday night’s draw matched all six numbers for the TAG prize. The hospital has been plagued with staffing issues that has seen the emergency department virtually shut down for the better part of a year. Whitbourne RCMP were called to the area just west of Whitbourne around 1:00 p. He claims his rights were violated for years and. Nov 8, 2023 | 2:00 PM. Police have confirmed that the body of 67-year-old Chesley Radford was located in the area of Anchorage Road late Friday afternoon. Newfoundland and Labrador's local news leader. The incident happened on a private work site involving waste collection and disposal services. Get the latest 7 Day weather for Whitbourne, NL, CA including weather news, video, warnings and interactive maps from the weather experts. Storm Cancellations/Closures can be found here: Storm Cancellations/Closures can be found here:. Dec 11, 2021 | 11:32 AM. Eastern Health is alerting the public to more emergency room closures at the two health centres due to staff shortages. There are 18 people in hospital, including one person in critical care. William H. The RNC say the 81-year-old driver of the vehicle remained on the. The incident played out shortly before 9 a. 230 are in the Eastern Health region, 57 are in Central Health, 18 are in Western Health and 19 are in Labrador-Grenfell Health. Anyone having information on the current location of Chad Butt is asked to contact Whitbourne RCMP at 709-759-2600 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit or. 9:39 AM - 24 Sep 2021. See new Tweets. A truck exploded into flame last night after striking a moose on the TCH 8 km west of Whitbourne, but luckily just the right person passed by the scene. Police say Butt has no fixed address and is believed to frequent the Carbonear area. View Recent Obituaries for Caul's Funeral Home. 41-year-old Troy Blais was last seen in the Blue Beach area on Wednesday. John’s, has died in a New Brunswick prison. I guess nobody wanted to defund the RNC today as they locked their doors when this news came out. m. The hours of. Likes. Jan 17, 2022 | 5:56 AM. . Allison King Jul 13, 2020. On October 1, his vehicle was found abandoned near Marche’s Point. Your VOCM Network. Evening Telegram. UV index 1 or low. Starting today at 8 a. Pleas Expected Soon in Multiple Metro Shootings. They say a tractor-trailer was on its side in a ditch just five kilometers east of the community. The road was closed for a time as emergency crews attended to the scene. m. The teen was the passenger in a vehicle that struck a moose near Aspen Cove. Today's VOCM News Question of the Day: Should the Newfoundland-Labrador fixed link be built?. Jan 6, 2023 | 12:40 PM. John’s. The RNC has confirmed that a body recovered from the Outer Cove area yesterday was that of a 69-year-old man reported missing earlier in the week. m. Police are investigating following a shooting in Torbay overnight. When police arrived they found a 16-year-old boy, the driver of the. Thirty-eight people have now died in the province because of. John’s Harbour. last Friday. Carbonear Firefighters Battle Blaze in Historic Downtown. Police have confirmed that a body found in the ocean off Witless Bay on Tuesday is that of a missing Portugal Cove South man. It’s been a frigid, wintry mess with weather warnings in effect right across the province today. The successful bidder has not yet been identified. Earlier Story. RCMP say the man was driving a pickup truck near Georges Lake — between Corner Brook and. The RCMP first received a report of a near miss between a snowmobile and two pedestrians walking along a roadway in the town at 7 p. (709) 579-6007. Urgent care services will be available today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a. A few minutes ago. Tuesday. m. Forecast. Labrador Family Overthrows Defending Newfoundland Champions on Family Feud. @VOCMNEWS. Local News Former Journalist, Fred Hutton, Expected as Liberal Candidate in Conception Bay East-Bell Island By-Election. m. Workplace NL says the average assessment rate paid by employers will increase by 2. A truck exploded into flame last night after striking a moose on the TCH 8 km west of Whitbourne, but luckily just the right person passed by the scene. The Trans Canada Highway on the west coast was closed for a period of time yesterday due to an accident. Apr 11, 2023 | 5:27 PM. There are 264 new recoveries, leaving 1,895 active cases, including 20 people in hospital. Most Read Stories (last 7 days)Apr 17, 2023 | 3:24 PM. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is involved to help determine the identity of the remains and the cause of death. Paramedics Find Employment With Other Operators After Government Terminates Smith’s Contract. m. Jul 24, 2022 | 11:15 AM. Justice Minister John Hogan is going before the microphones at 1:00 this afternoon at The Rooms. VOCM News will have more details as they become available. . Feb 6, 2023 | 10:06 AM. 1h. There are 419 new confirmed cases today, and there were 267 new cases yesterday, making for a. They say due to the severity of the washout, the T’railway is now inaccessible in. Mar 14, 2022 | 1:16 PM. John's. The accident was first reported shortly before 5:30 p. Media Personality St. When they arrived at the home of Gordon Reid they say they found the man barricaded inside a trailer on the property. Nov 6, 2023 | 3:30 PM. 50-year-old Catherine Thorne did not take the news well this afternoon when told that her stay at the RCMP detachment in Harbour Grace. (VOCM News) One of the five teenagers charged with attempted murder in an attack on a PWC student is back behind bars. Barrett's Funeral Home, located in the quaint town of Whitbourne, Newfoundland and Labrador, provides a dignified and compassionate space for individuals dealing with the passing of a loved one. Reports from the area indicate the collision occurred about a kilometre east of the town on the TCH, in the 70 km/h zone. NAPE Responds After Eastern Health Ends Ambulance Contract in Western Avalon. cbc. The Mayor of Whitbourne is looking for more detail on a new approach taken to health care for seniors. John’s. Friday morning, but police believe she may be travelling to Port aux Basques. Man Charged in NL’s Largest Illegal Weapons Seizure Pleads Guilty can expect considerable delays on the TCH near Robinsons as police continue to investigate a collision. Weather November 21 2023, 8:30 pm • St. Officers were called to the Mayor Avenue and Newtown. Anyone who was at Jennifer’s Restaurant on Broadway in Corner Brook December 9th from 7:30 to 11:30 pm or at the Best Coast Restaurant on West Street in the city Dec. RCMP confirm that Brandon Tucker, who was last seen leaving his house on foot on July 8 has been found deceased. Hennessey was first reported missing on September 30 of last year. Whitbourne Fire Chief Jamie Budden says the department responded to a camper on Lahey’s Road on Monday. 21 Whitebourne Avenue. — RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador (@RCMPNL) July 27, 2021. Repeat Offender Arrested for Drug Trafficking After Traffic Stop. #nltraffic . Whitbourne RCMP and police in Alberta. Send Flowers. Shortly before 6:30 p. )Pretty sure that there was no real mystery, but good to confirm…do you guys/gals have any info on this? #nltrafficHydro Close To Hitting ‘All-Time High’ On Demand Amid Arctic Blast. Today's VOCM News Question of the Day: MUN is, once again, not playing the Ode to Newfoundland at this year's convocation ceremonies while it consults on the way forward. One person was sent to hospital last night following a single-vehicle collision 10 km east of Whitbourne on the TCH. Lawrence will be closed until 8 a. The health minister this week announced the creation of a series of Centres for Excellence in Aging to be located in St. But she also believes there’s a fundamental lack of communication between the recruiters, the licensing body, and MUN. There are 183 new confirmed cases of the. on Monday, October 31. A woman in her 70’s in the Western Health region is the province’s 24th death connected to the pandemic. “BUDGET 2021 || The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has tabled its budget for 2021-22, featuring a projected deficit of $826-million. 5. Province to Release Reassessment of Current Alert Level. Urgent care services will be available today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a. 2023. The area was closed to the public yesterday afternoon as police began their investigation. . m. How You Can Help The People Of Ukraine. In this conversation. Whitbourne Mayor Hilda Whelan is pulling no punches in her assessment of government bringing urgent care services to their hospital. The settlement acknowledges sexual abuse committed by staff, priests, older children, and even visitors to the centres, including molestation, rape, beatings, and. The emergency department there has seen numerous closures and diversions over the last 16 months, prompting those in the area—including the mayor and fire chief—to. COVID-19 has claimed another victim in the province. 240 of the new cases reported today are in the Eastern Health region, 36 are in Central Health, 23 are in Western Health and five are in Labrador-Grenfell Health. A tragic end to the search for a missing man. Many towns in the province are just. Anyone in the area is asked to reduce their speed and. Nov 08, 2023. The Trans Canada Highway at Birchy Narrows will be closed for the next few hours due to a collision involving three semi trucks that have jackknifed across the road. Whethe. m. Woman in Custody Following Dunville Drug Bust. Police were called to Shallow Bay beach yesterday where a body had been found. Missing hunter located safe by RCMP Police Service Dog Marlow. Two teens, ages 14 and 15, were treated at the Health Centre in Whitbourne and released. He was last seen wearing a dark-coloured T-shirt, black jeans, and black and white sneakers. The current numbers being reported are for the period of February 26 to March 11. m. Local News. The RNC is advising all traffic to avoid the area of Dogberry Hill Road and St. A person was trapped inside. A section of the street was blocked off by police. There were no injuries in a recent RV fire near Whitbourne that left the vehicle heavily damaged. 7 cents a litre, while diesel saw an increase of 8 cents a litre. Police arrested 48-year-old Jamie Fudge and 49-year-old Brian Fudge in a cabin area Wednesday night. There has been a two-vehicle crash in Grand Falls-Windsor. Sad End to Search for Missing Man in St. Local News. Wind south 70 km/h gusting to 90 except gusting to 110 over exposed areas this morning. It will be the last regular COVID release for the next few days. (Photo via ECCC Weather NL Twitter page. In her last public. Around 4:30 p. Sidewalk Patios Cost Six Times More in St. S. NL Reports 27 New Cases of COVID on Monday. Jerry Earle was responding to Eastern Health’s decision to sever its contract with Smith’s Ambulance which served the Whitbourne and Trinity-Conception areas. m. Police have positively identified human remains found near Three Island Pond Road in Paradise. NOTE: Students will be dismissed at 11am due to impending weather. The RNC is. Apr 14, 2022 | 12:14 PM. NL Hydro says the outages this morning were the result of an issue experienced with the Maritime Link. Both the Dr. The clinic, announced last week, will serve people with unexpected, but non-life threatening health issues. See Feature 0 See Feature 1 See Feature 2 See Feature 3. 23m ago. H. Barrett’s Funeral Home. It’s been marked since July 1917 to remember the loss or more than 700 soldiers of the 1st Newfoundland Regiment at Beaumont-Hamel on the first day on the Somme during the First World War. Two in Eastern Health, two in Central Health, six in Western Health. RCMP searched the property as part of an investigation into a violent assault earlier this month. Police, the Coast Guard and paramedics responded to St. Jamie Budden was heading to the scene of an ATV accident—which sent one youth to hospital. Feb 6, 2023 | 12:06 PM. m. RCMP were called around 9:30 to attend to the scene on Scotch’s Pond involving a 12-foot recreational fishing boat. A 22-year-old man is facing serious charges after he allegedly rammed into a police vehicle in Whitbourne after fleeing from police. Injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Lawrence will be without emergency services for a week—from 8:00 a. Four of the cases are in the Eastern Health region, 10 are in Central Health and 13 are in the Western Health region. Photos from the scene showed the two vehicles — an SUV and a car — off the road and extensively. 2 people are in hospital with the virus. The leader of the federal NDP says. Sep 16, 2022 | 5:48 PM. Mar 19, 2020 | 1:47 PM. , Whitbourne RCMP received a report of a vehicle on fire off of the TCH, where a pickup truck and enclosed trailer were engulfed in flames underneath. Thomas’ Line from Paradise to St. Fri 8°. Wed undefined. The province is marking its 21st death related to COVID-19. Harbour Grace RCMP say residents can anticipate a high police presence in the coming days. The area was closed to the public yesterday afternoon as police. They would later receive numerous impaired driving reports, and reports of a. Brian Callahan. Twitter may be over capacity. The Mayor of Whitbourne is looking. The west coast gets off unscathed. The chief of the Whitbourne fire department is calling attention to what he calls an “out of hand” problem involving ATV riders in the community. The novice driver was operating with illegal tint and an illegal exhaust & was ticketed for speeding & other traffic violations. Police learned that the victim’s home had been broken into and his vehicle, a white 2018 GMC Sierra, stolen. Terrible accident. John's, NL A1C 5R6 (709) 753-6845 (709) 753-0240; Join our mailing listSep 26, 2023 | 5:47 AM. Eight in Hospital, Five Flown to St. Clear. Ottawa Restores EI Benefits to Cover Four-Week Gap for Seasonal Workers May 2, 2022 | 3:23 PM. (Frank Cone from Pexels) Central Newfoundland is under a severe thunderstorm watch. Area residents are asked to remain in their homes until the matter is resolved. Oct 8, 2021 | 2:23 PM. Feb 3, 2023 | 10:47 AM. ”. Premier Andrew Furey says the first time he saw the report was Monday. It means students should now take their first test on Saturday, with the second one on Tuesday morning. Today's VOCM News Question of the Day: Do you think a deal that better benefits Newfoundland and Labrador can be reached for the Upper Churchill contract?RCMP, RNC Searching for Missing Teenager. Nov 2, 2022 | 9:26 AM. The investigation is ongoing. RCMP responded to the residence around mid-day Monday, with police asking area residents to stay indoors and stay away from the area. Mercer’s remains were found in a burned out vehicle on Tuesday, April 11. A search is underway off the coast of Newfoundland for a submersible involved in expeditions to the Titanic wreck site that has been reported missing. How You Can Help The People. Due to the inclement weather, schools in the St. Hail may also accompany some storms. One man has been arrested in connection with an incident in Spaniard’s Bay. Bay Roberts RCMP received a report of an erratic driver narrowly avoiding crashing into other vehicles around 10:20 p. Via Karen Elliott on Twitter. The latest death involves a woman in her 60s in the Central Newfoundland region. John's. Workplace NL says the average assessment rate paid by employers will increase by 2. Whitbourne is located where the Trans Canada merges into the divided highway. ON AIR NOW 12:00 AM - 5:30 AM Your VOCM. 45-year-old Jason Hepditch was first reported at large by police on September 14 for an alleged assault in Southern Harbour. Jerry Earle was responding to Eastern Health’s decision to sever its contract with Smith’s Ambulance which served the Whitbourne and. . Mar 6, 2022 | 3:06 PM. Offcers confirmed that the deceased is from out of province and may have been diving in the area. The Chief Medical Examiner’s Office was involved in the investigation to positively. More News. Police say a 37-year-old man is dead after a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway in western Newfoundland. Rosann Seviour says questions have been raised about the. @clarissafahey18 · Sep 22. There are 480 new confirmed cases being reported in the province today – 209 in the Eastern Health region, 81 in Central Health, 99 in Western Health and 85 in Labrador-Grenfell. Mar 3, 2023 | 5:31 AM. today. NOTE: Schools will close and bus runs will return students home this afternoon three (3) hours earlier than the regularly scheduled time. A farm in Whitbourne is providing an update on their cows which are still roaming in the area.