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Federal Carbon Rebate Issued Today
The federal government's carbon rebate will hit Canadian bank accounts today. The individual amount for someone in this province is $149, with additional funds for common-law partners and children. Th...
Jul 15, 2024
Government Offices Closed for Orangemen's Day Holiday
It's a provincial government holiday-meaning all provincial and municipal government offices are closed. Banks and stores are open as it is not a Shops Closing holiday. Government workers get the Oran...
Jul 15, 2024
Wanted Man Arrested During St. John's Traffic Stop
Metro police got two for the price of one last night when they stopped a vehicle in the area of Pippy Place in St. John's around 9:30 p.m. The 47-year-old woman who was driving was cited for not havin...
Jul 15, 2024
NL Takes Home Four Awards at Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada Awards
NL swept the Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada Awards in Halifax this week. Co-Operator of the Year went to CEO of Atlantic Edge Credit Union Ltd, Cory Munden. Small Co-Operative of the Year went to th...
Jul 14, 2024
No Growth in Lab West Forest Fire as Weather Conditions Continue to be Favourable
Mother Nature is providing much needed relief in Labrador City as crews continue to tackle a wildfire looming roughly 4-6 km from the town. In an update provided this afternoon, Premier Andrew Furey s...
Jul 14, 2024
Dinn: Delays in Child Care Operating Grant Payments "Unacceptable"
The PC education critic calls reports this week that some child care operators did not receive their operating grant payments on time "unacceptable." Earlier this week VOCM was contacted by one operat...
Jul 14, 2024
Wanted Man Arrested After Theft at Avalon Mall
A wanted man was arrested after police were called to a theft at the Avalon Mall in St. John's yesterday. When police arrived around 2:30 p.m., security already had the man in custody. A police check ...
Jul 14, 2024 (shopavalonmall.com)
Province Putting Up $210,000 for Statue of Gordon Pinsent
The provincial government has announced funding for a statue of the late Gordon Pinsent in Grand Falls-Windsor. The famous actor and writer, who was from the town, passed away on February 25, 2023. Gr...
Jul 14, 2024 Gordon Pinsent in The Pillars of the Earth
Man Arrested for Impaired in St. John's Hit and Run
A 38-year-old man was arrested for impaired following a hit and run in the capital city overnight. Shortly after midnight, the RNC responded to the area of Mount Scio Road. Witnesses reported that the...
Jul 14, 2024 (File photo)
Aquarena Will Be Ready for 2025 Canada Summer Games: Crocker
The province's recreation minister says as far as he is aware, the Aquarena will be ready to go for the 2025 Canada Summer Games. The facility, which was built for the last time the province hosted th...
Jul 14, 2024
