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RCMP Klondike Night 2013
VOCM Cares in support of The Citizens' Crime Prevention Association of NL and the provincial chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving were picked as this year's charities. The event took place Friday, March 1st. |
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Sandy Pond Protest
A protest is going on outside the Supreme Court in St. John's this morning as the Sandy Pond Alliance challenges government's decision to allow Vale to use Sandy Pond near Long Harbour as a tailings pond. |
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Roger Barnett Night
On Saturday Feb 9th The Cataracts played the Royals in Grand Falls-Windsor. The evening was dubbed “Roger Barnett Night,” and before the game, they paid tribute to Roger’s contributions to the Cats. |
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RCMP Toys for the North
Toys arrived at the RCMP hangar in Happy Valley-Goose Bay via military transport plane from Trenton, Ontario on December 13 and were wrapped the following day. They will be delivered to several communities in Labrador. RCMP members, Santa and Safety Bear visited communities and dropped off the donated gifts to children. The toys were donated the Canadian Toy Association. |
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Remembrance Day Ceremony
On November 11, 2012, a parade of mounted officers, the CLB band, and various divisions of military units and cadets assembled at the National War Memorial to observe the Last Post and two minutes of silence. Wreaths were placed at the monument by representatives from many groups, from the Royal Canadian Legion and Veterans Canada, to Scouts and Girl Guides. Premier Kathy Dunderdale and the Lieutenant Governor John Crosbie also laid wreaths. |
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Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Ceremony
Eight people were inducted into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador in a ceremony at Government House in St. John's on October 16, 2012.
The five women and three men named as recipients are considered to be leaders who excel in their respective fields. This year's recipients are Janet Cox, Frieda Faour, John (Jack) Ford, Mary Dyer Gordon, Constance Howley, Captain Sidney Hynes, and Susan (Fran) Williams. The order of Newfoundland and Labrador is the highest honour this province bestows.
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Kruzenshtern Tall Ship Visits St. John's
One of the largest tall ships in the world, the Russian vessel the Kruzenshtern, sailed into the Narrows on October 15, 2012. The four-masted tall-ship visited St. John's with 100 cadets and 50 crew to participate in the International Association of World Maritime Universities Conference, hosted by the Marine Institute. The ship, which is 85 years old, last visited St. John's in 2009.
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MMSB's Big Green Up Event
The Multi Materials Stewardship Board's Cara Pike, Minister of Environment and Conservation Terry French, and students and staff of Mount Pearl Intermediate kicked off National Waste Reduction Week and the 2nd Annual Big Green Up on October 15, 2012. |
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IceCaps Season Kickoff
The St. John's IceCaps welcomed their fans to a new season at a season ticket holder’s exclusive event at the Mile One Centre. St. John's Sports and Entertainment chair Gerry Smith made a lot of IceCap fans very happy with the unveiling of the brand new clock. |
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Alan Doyle Films in Iceland
Alan Doyle has wrapped up shooting of the second single off his first solo album 'Boy on Bridge'. The Great Big Sea frontman was in Iceland last week to film the music video for 'Testify', which he co-wrote with friend and Robin Hood co-star Russell Crowe. The pair had three gigs on Saturday alone. They were joined onstage by Patti Smith who sang 'Because the Night'.
Photos courtesy of: Ásta Magnúsdóttir |
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Damage at Camp Morristown
Scouts Canada volunteers were shocked to find a significant amount of damage at Camp Morristown in Foxtrap. The damage is believed to have been done sometime overnight August 14, 2012. Photos by Steve Kent. |
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Winterfest Breakfast
There was a free pancake breakfast Saturday as part of Winterfest in Conception Bay South. Mayor Woody French and the town council were in attendance. The event was sponsored by Steel Communications and VOCM. |
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Long-time VOCM Broadcaster Dies
Elmer Harris died on Monday, January 3, 2010, at the age of 71. Harris was the first Newfoundlander elected as the national president of the Radio Television News Directors Association of Canada, and was also a recipient of the association's Lifetime Achievement Award. |
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