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. People can expect a continued police presence in the area as the investigation is ongoing. The Mayor of Whitbourne is looking for more detail on a new approach taken to health care for seniors. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested usersThe number of people in hospital with COVID-19 has risen to 14, with seven people in critical care. Local News. Good playing! 🇨🇦 🏌️♂️ 🇨🇴. Memorial Health Centre in St. It was Newfoundland vs Labrador on. Overview. He’s five feet, six inches tall with brown hair, brown eyes, and weighs about 150 pounds. Memorial Health Centre in St. Terrible accident. 73 per $100 of assess. There is no immediate word on what is behind today’s briefing. Whitbourne RCMP say a man and woman had launched the boat into the pond to go fishing around 6:30 this. “May 5, 2021 || Six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in NL today. Two new recoveries have been reported, bringing the total to 28 active cases. The victim is a man in his 60s in the Eastern Health region. 57-Year-Old Man Dead Following Workplace ATV Crash on TCH Near Clarenville. The highway is closed from Fowlers Road to Minerals Road until further notice and is expected to remain so for a number of hours. Province Reports Two Deaths, 360 New Cases of COVID-19 as Students Prepare to Return to School. Province to Release Reassessment of Current Alert Level. , Whitbourne Volunteer Fire Department received reports that a vehicle had rolled down a steep embankment and was upside down. ” Three Dead Following Single-Vehicle Crash on TCH Near Hodgewater Line. A total of nine animals escaped from Murphy’s Farm on the TCH near the Argentia Access Road on Easter Sunday and while none have yet been corralled, the owners have accounted for six of them. Emergency services at the Dr. Around 11 p. Thomas’ Line from Paradise to St. Eastern Health is alerting the public to more emergency room closures at the two health centres due to staff shortages. RCMP discovered human remains inside a burned out vehicle parked in a wooded area after receiving a report Tuesday afternoon. m. A 57-year-old man is dead as the re. performances at its site near Cupids were cancelled due to the heat. Oct 27, 2021 | 2:29 PM. He says area residents agree they. to 4 p. 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. Barnes was remanded in custody pending a bail hearing on Thursday. The government has confirmed it’s received a report into allegations of bullying, harassment and nepotism against Elections NL CEO Bruce Chaulk. Police say the 18-year-old was in serious condition when they arrived. ON AIR NOW 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM VOCM Open Line. The clinic’s ER, which serves a broad area including the busy Trans Canada Highway and Vale’s Long Harbour facility, has been through long and repeated. An extensive search over land and the surrounding coastline failed to find any sign of the man. See new Tweets. Weather November 21 2023, 8:30 pm • St. There is no immediate word on the identity of the remains. Local News Former Journalist, Fred Hutton, Expected as Liberal Candidate in Conception Bay East-Bell Island By-Election. Officials say the snowmobile the man was driving got swept up in the avalanche that occurred in the backcountry area known as “Charlie’s Bottom. Feb 3, 2023 | 10:47 AM. Forecast. vocm. There were no injuries in a recent RV fire near Whitbourne that left the vehicle heavily damaged. 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. Feb 6, 2023 | 12:06 PM. Transport Truck Driver Faces Methamphetamine Trafficking Charges After. Emergency crews have reportedly arrived on scene, and traffic is at a standstill. Set volume to 80%. Sign up. Likes. RCMP say the man was driving a pickup truck near Georges Lake — between Corner Brook and. Anyone in the area is asked to reduce their speed and. A man is dead following a single-vehicle accident on Route 100 near Ship Cove. St. There are now 154 active cases in. Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. Live happy. Those cases were recorded since the last update on Friday. Many towns in the province are just. Nov 6, 2023 | 3:30 PM. Whitbourne RCMP say a man and woman had launched the boat into the pond to go fishing around 6:30 this. . Five people have been sent to hospital after a two-vehicle collision along the TCH near Avondale. But very few other details have been released regarding the mishap. The victim, who was found outside, was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. m. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. RCMP say the body of Charles Jerrett has been found in the water near a wharf in Brigus. Government announced that. The elderly woman was in the Central Region. The debris was discovered on the sea floor near the Titanic by an ROV from the Canadian ship Horizon Arctic. 1. A tractor-trailer has been toppled by the winds near the rock-cut in Doe Hills near Bellevue. Storm Cancellations/Closures can be found here: Storm Cancellations/Closures can be found here:. today. A serial rapist serving a life sentence for violent attacks against sex workers in the early 1990s in downtown St. The death involves a woman in the Eastern Health region who was over the age of 70. )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. The RNC’s Drug Investigation Unit launched its investigation in late November. Patients who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to the nearest open emergency department in Carbonear, Placentia or St. Today's VOCM News Question of the Day: Is the decision to convert the Whitbourne Clinic to an Urgent Care Centre without an ER for serious medical emergencies, something you support?Emergency services are unavailable in Whitbourne all week. Local resident Perry Gillingham tells VOCM News that water has filled the adjacent ditch, and is running over. Newhook Community Centre in Whitbourne and the U. Police are asking anyone who noticed anything suspicious or those who own a trailer, cabin or property in the area and who may have trail cameras or surveillance footage, to contact RCMP at 709-596-5014 or Crime Stoppers. , with a limited number of same-day appointments available by phone or walk-in on a first-come, first-served basis. Injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Aug 31, 2023 | 1:11 PM. Officials also announced today. at the Subway on Water Street in St. 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. November 2, 2023 - Health care spending growth rates were at 4 per cent this year in. Rosann Seviour says questions have been raised about the. Last week, the RCMP ruled the death a homicide, and made a public plea for dashcam footage from the area in the two days prior. Urgent care services will be available today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a. They would later receive numerous impaired driving reports, and reports of a. Jun 19, 2023 | 12:32 PM. A farm in Whitbourne is providing an update on their cows which are still roaming in the area. John's Metro Region will be closed for today, Tuesday, February 14, 2023. NOTE: Students will be dismissed at 11am due to impending weather. The driver of a transport truck has died after an accident near Baie Verte Junction on Monday. Jun 3, 2023 | 5:01 AM. Calibre is a “mid-tier” gold producer focused on mining developments in the United States and Nicaragua. The accident occurred around 7:00 this morning. 4 per cent to $1. With 416 recoveries, there are 5,325 active cases in the province. m, with posts to social media showing a body covered by a white sheet on a front lawn. In this conversation. Anyone requiring immediate attention is asked to go to Carbonear, Placentia, or St. When crews arrived, they found the vehicle filled with heavy. The novice driver was operating with illegal tint and an illegal exhaust & was ticketed for speeding & other traffic violations. Johns dec. “June 11, 2021 || Three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in NL today. Bay Roberts RCMP received a report of an erratic driver narrowly avoiding crashing into other vehicles around 10:20 p. . Police remained in the area overnight continuing their investigation. 7 cents a litre. Anyone requiring immediate attention is asked to proceed directly to the nearest open emergency department in Placentia, Carbonear, or St. The road reopened around 7:30 p. It’s not what you’d expect to see while out for an Easter Sunday Drive – about a dozen cows on the loose on the highway near Whitbourne. 48 comments. The Chief Medical Examiner’s Office was involved in the investigation to positively. RNC are investigating the discovery of human remains in the area of Three Island Pond in Paradise. How You Can Help The People. Druken, who was 57, died shortly before midnight Tuesday in a centre city home. NL Reporting Seven New COVID-Related Deaths, 40 Hospitalizations. Newhook Community Health Centre will be unavailable due to staffing shortages and reopen next week on Monday, January 23. 5 Million in Joint Funding for Water, Sewer, Roads The three levels of government are spending about $1. The RCMP say a police presence can be expected in the area over the evening and possibly longer. Jul 24, 2022 | 11:15 AM. Police are investigating human remains found in the Glover Road area of Harbour Grace. and 7 p. Singh Highlights Escalating Housing Crisis in NL. RCMP on the west coast of Newfoundland are searching for a missing man from the Port au Port Peninsula. Feb 9, 2023 | 5:30 PM. Hail may also accompany some storms. Trevor Curtis had been trying to get a meeting with Eastern Health about his experience at the Waterford, to no avail. Jul 24, 2022 | 1:49 PM. Dec 24, 2021 | 2:20 PM. Jun 28, 2023 | 4:11 PM. Likes. Around 11 p. Whitbourne RCMP and police in Alberta. ago. Newfoundland and Labrador's local news leader. on Monday, October 31. The settlement acknowledges sexual abuse committed by staff, priests, older children, and even visitors to the centres, including molestation, rape, beatings, and. About 30 to 35 cm is expected for the Avalon Peninsula, Burin Peninsula, central and eastern Newfoundland with lesser amounts on the south coast west of the Burin Peninsula. Two people have been sent to hospital following a harrowing crash in the Metro region this afternoon. Lawrence will be closed for two weeks, reopening on February 13. Janice Fitzgerald, Health Minister John Haggie and Premier Andrew Furey will host the briefing at 2 p. the following Monday, December 19. The driver and lone occupant of the car was sent to hospital for treatment of injuries which were. Brandon Tucker, 29, was last seen in town around 8 a. Police, forensics experts and the Rovers Ground Search and Rescue were called to the scene after the discovery was made Monday morning. m. ”. m. 20 people are in hospital, eight of whom are in critical care. Aug 3, 2023 | 1:54 PM. Police are investigating the sudden death of two people in CBS. 3 videos. There are all kinds of weather warnings out for parts of the. 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. Fuel prices are up across the board this morning. 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. Cabot Avenue. . Local News Ottawa Spending $20. Police have recovered human remains in the Blackhead Road/Cape Spear Area. Westbound traffic can divert through Rte 404, Robinsons. ”. There is also a new presumptive positive in WH. Aug 20, 2022 | 5:42 AM. RCMP say the driver of the pickup, a 37-year-old man, died at the scene while a second person in one of the big rigs suffered serious injuries. There are 264 new recoveries, leaving 1,895 active cases, including 20 people in hospital. VOCM News @VOCMNEWS. Local News NDP Opens Nominations for Conception Bay East-Bell Island. Residents, MHAs to Rally Outside Whitbourne Clinic 19 Feb 2023 11:43:41Mar 9, 2023 | 2:24 PM. m. St Johns Evening Telegram (Newspaper) - December 5, 1893, St Johns, Newfoundland The evening Telegram St. Police, the Coast Guard and paramedics responded to St. m. 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. Deaf Rights Advocate Seeks NDP Nomination for Vacant House of Assembly Seat. Local News. Whitbourne RCMP were called to the area just west of Whitbourne around 1:00 p. Via Karen Elliott on Twitter. Officers were called to the Mayor Avenue and Newtown. m. Whitbourne RCMP are working to clear the area. Hope everyone is ok. Offcers confirmed that the deceased is from out of province and may have been diving in the area. ON AIR NOW 12:00 AM - 5:30 AM Your VOCM. The RNC have arrested two people, a man and woman—each 34—in connection with a drug and weapons seizure in St. Friday morning, but police believe she may be travelling to Port aux Basques. Fri 8°. Nov 07, 2023. Heavy snow began falling late Friday night before easing off this morning, and then ramping up again this afternoon, forcing the shutdown of most events, services and businesses. (Titan Submarine via OceanGate website. Police say a 37-year-old man is dead after a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway in western Newfoundland. One of the occupants was trapped in the car and had to be rescued by first responders. 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. There are 18 people in hospital, including one person in critical care. Celebrations to mark the Bonavista Peninsula's official designation as an UNESCO. Mayor Sounding Alarm Over Downgrading of Emergency Services at Whitbourne Hospital. m. One man has been taken into custody following a lengthy incident on Whitmore Street in Grand Falls-Windsor. The province is reporting 222 new cases of COVID-19 today. Police are investigating human remains found in the Glover Road area of Harbour Grace. Jun 22, 2023 | 1:38 PM. Police in central Newfoundland have. 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. police issued an advisory for residents in the High Street and Church Road areas to stay inside and lock their doors due to an “unfolding incident. No new recoveries today, leaving 54 active cases in this province. 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. Environment Canada is warning people to stay inside when the thunder is booming. On May 28, a hydraulic pin puller failed, resulting in a 15 pound puller rod being projected across a pipe deck, dropping down to the walkway below. VOCM News has received reports of a collision west of Clarenville on the Trans-Canada Highway. (Vaccine illustration courtesy AstraZeneca. A total of nine animals escaped from Murphy’s Farm on the TCH near the Argentia Access Road on Easter Sunday and while none have yet been corralled, the owners have accounted for six of them. See new Tweets. Residents of Torbay will see an increased police presence. RCMP responded to the residence around mid-day Monday, with police asking area residents to stay indoors and stay away from the area. Scotiabank Shutting Down More Locations Across NL. AFP-NL Holds Annual Philanthropy Awards. George RCMP is looking for missing man 30-year-old. John’s. On November 5, police responded to the home of Constable Levi Bennett due to an incident involving a weapon. The RNC has not provided any information on the cause of death. The US Coast Guard in Boston says an operation is underway to find the submersible, operated by OceanGate Expeditions. Holloway’s Funeral Home Ltd. The news was announced during today’s live COVID briefing. 5 million on water, sewer and roadwork in Whitbourne. Sixty-eight-year-old Loyola. Set volume to 100%. In 2005, Druken was awarded $2 million in compensation for the nearly seven years he spent in. S. Police were called to a home on Leger Crescent around 11:00 p. John’s. m. m. November 15, 2017 ·. . m. Also starting today, the Dr. 3 in Eastern Health, 2 in Western Health, 1 in Central Health. A 55-year-old man is dead following an industrial accident in the area of Griffon Drive in Corner Brook this morning. NL Hydro Reports $580 Million in Profits for 2022 30 Jun 2023 09:35:15A St. Bay St. Set volume to 40%. Dec 27, 2021 | 2:10 PM. 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. Two in Eastern Health, two in Central Health, six in Western Health. In total, 7 stories have been published about Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. The U. John’s, has died in a New Brunswick prison. VOCM Open Line 9:00 AM to 12 PM | Monday to Friday. One is in Central Health and two are in the Western Health region—all are contacts of previous cases. He claims his rights were violated for years and. One person is dead following a collision between a moose and a motorcycle in central Newfoundland Saturday night. There are 419 new confirmed cases today, and there were 267 new cases yesterday, making for a. There are also 234 new recoveries, leaving 1,588. The deceased is being transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for further investigation and identification. Police responded to a sudden death on First Street in Mount Pearl this morning. The RNC have identified the body found on Mount Scio Saturday as 36-year-old Victoria Head of St. 22 Retweets 14 Likes 14 replies 22 retweets 14 likes. 🙏🏻 RNC Recovers Body Near Outer Cove Beach. John’s today. Ukrainian Mom of Three Leaving NL to Return. Jerrett was reported missing on Friday and last seen. B. Any information on the man’s whereabouts should be forwarded to the RCMP or Crimestoppers. Website. Residents are advised to call 911 in the. RCMP were first called to the scene just after 6 p. com. Monday. See new Tweets. Eleven cases are in the Eastern Health region, four are in Central Health and 31 are in the Western Health. 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. Local Callers: 709-273-5211 Long Distance: 1-888-590-VOCM (8626) E-mail: openline@vocm. A passerby discovered the vehicle, which had left the road and gone down a steep embankment, yesterday afternoon. Both the Dr. Ottawa Restores EI Benefits to Cover Four-Week Gap for Seasonal Workers May 2, 2022 | 3:23 PM. com Subscribe on iTunes or via RSS feed. m. John’s. 1 cents. The RNC Street Crimes Unit are investigating an incident involving shots fired at a home in CBS earlier this week. ConversationA widespread but brief power outage left thousands in the dark for a short time this morning. Dec 11, 2021 | 11:32 AM. Newhook Community Health Centre will be closed starting today until next Monday, October 24 at 8 a. Whitbourne is located where the Trans Canada merges into the divided highway. View Recent Obituaries for Caul's Funeral Home. Clarissa. Newhook Community Centre in Whitbourne and the U. The power was out from central Newfoundland to the Avalon Peninsula including metro but service has since been restored to most areas. The accident happened around 5:30 p. Monday, October 17. (Photo via Avalanche Canada webpage. Now those requiring emergency care will have. m. A person was trapped inside. Hope everyone is ok. Meanwhile, there are a total of 879 new confirmed cases since Saturday, and 19. The province is reporting 21 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. com. Witnesses at the scene report that a car flew off of the overpass where the TCH meets to Outer Ring Road onto Kenmount Road. Memorial Health Centre’s ER will be closed today until 8. Earlier Story. Several serious car crashes on the TCH near Whitbourne are causing the local fire chief to question access to emergency care in the area. One person has been sent to the hospital following a single-vehicle rollover on the main road in Whitbourne this morning. No New Cases of COVID-19 in NL Today, 1 New Recovery in Central Region. No one is in hospital with the virus. Appointments can be made by calling the health centre at 709-759-2300 from 8 a. There is no further information at this time. The Trans Canada Highway on the west coast was closed for a period of time yesterday due to an accident. ) Corner Brook RCMP say a 30-year-old man has died following an avalanche on Sunday afternoon. Among the 265 new cases reported today, 155 are in Eastern Health, 53 are in Central, 28 are in Western and 29 are in. Twenty-two people are now in hospital due to the virus, nine of whom are in critical care. Police were called to the area around 10:50 a. The remains of a man were found in a burned-out vehicle in a wooded area off Glover Road on April 11. William H. B. The hours of. m. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne are not available for the next week due to staffing shortages. Jan 6, 2023 | 12:40 PM. The teenager reported that she was walking alone along the Main Road in Whiteway around 6:00 Friday evening when a man driving a red car stopped, asked her name, and offered her a ride. Information can be found on Central Health’s website. Photos from the scene showed the two vehicles — an SUV and a car — off the road and extensively. Weather. to 4:00 p. The mayor of Whitbourne says lives are being lost because of downgrading of the emergency clinic at their hospital. 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. Whitbourne Police Arrest Two Men Following Firearms Incident in Wooded Area. Pleas Expected Soon in Multiple Metro Shootings. No other details have been provided. The highest number of confirmed cases reported on a given day was 16, while the lowest. I guess nobody wanted to defund the RNC today as they locked their doors when this news came out. Police say a 37-year-old man is dead after a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway in western Newfoundland. Police are investigating but sources say no foul play is suspected. Top. Missing hunter located safe by RCMP Police Service Dog Marlow. Area residents rallied outside the Whitbourne clinic yesterday protesting weeks and weeks of ER closures and diversions due to staff shortages. RNC say one man was seriously injured in the altercation which involved a firearm. With 308 recoveries, the total number of active cases is 2,680. Jan 31, 2022 | 2:12 PM. 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. Jan 21, 2023 | 6:13 AM. Andrew Pretty of Dildo says there was a huge turnout at yesterday’s rally. Police in Whitbourne are investigating the theft of a side-by-side from a cabin within the last two weeks. The RCMP underwater recovery team found the 87-year-old man’s submerged Chevy Sonic, with the remains still inside, earlier today. On October 1, his vehicle was found abandoned near Marche’s Point. Monday afternoon, officers responded to the Topsail Road area near Mary Queen of the World and located a man who was confirmed to be deceased. Urgent care centers around health issues that are unexpected, but non-life. Be vigilant near forest areas &. Road conditions in the area are very slippery with ice patches. There is no word on injuries. Four of the cases are related to travel within Canada, and six cases are close contacts of previous cases. One man was killed after a collision between two transport trucks and a pickup this morning on the Trans-Canada Highway. John’s and Corner Brook, with further program planning in central Newfoundland and Labrador. 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. A woman in her 70’s in the Western Health region is the province’s 24th death connected to the pandemic. 84 LeMarchant Rd; St. 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. ” Stay on top of Newfoundland and Labrador with the latest in news, weather, sports and interviews. NL Reports 27 New Cases of COVID on Monday. Whitbourne, NL A0B 3K0. m. near the Harvey’s wharf which mainly services supply vessels for the offshore. Apr 11, 2023 | 5:27 PM. Browsing 1 - 10 of 10 funeral homes near Whitbourne, Newfoundland and Labrador. “Province reporting 45 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today with 18 presumptive positive cases. Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. VOCM Cares 50/50 Draw. 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. Nov 16, 2023. The incident is believed to have occurred around 1:30 a. RCMP asked residents to avoid the Main Road area last night around 9:00. ”. On Tuesday, December 13 at around 5:30 p. RCMP have confirmed that a body has been found in the waters off Witless Bay. Nov 8, 2023 | 2:00 PM. m. A half hour later RCMP indicated that the issue was safely resolved and one person was taken into custody. It happened near George’s Lake, south of Corner Brook, around 4 a.