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Northern Cod TAC Never 'Exclusive' to Inshore Harvesters: Council
The Atlantic Groundfish Council says misleading information is muddying the waters over catch allocations for a commercial cod fishery-the first since the moratorium in 1992. The council held a briefi...
Jun 27, 2024 Sylvie Lapointe (Submitted Photo)
RNC Searching for Missing St. John's Woman
Metro police are turning to the public for help in their search for a missing woman. RNC is looking to confirm the safety and wellbeing of 47-year-old Andrea Viani, who was reported missing on June 7....
Jun 27, 2024
Rainfall Aids Crews Fighting Churchill Falls Wildfires
Conditions continue to improve in Labrador as all of Labrador West is now back on the NL Hydro grid after the past couple of days of operating on reduced or no power, depending on location. Labrador M...
Jun 27, 2024 Gov NL Forestry Department. Taken at 4 p.m. on June 25, 2024.
NLTA Furious After Widespread Payday Failure
Teachers and others in the education system woke up this morning to find no extra money in the bank on what was supposed to be payday. Calls and emails started coming in to the VOCM Newsroom early thi...
Jun 27, 2024
Furey's Approval Rating Up in Recent Poll
Despite recent by-election losses, Premier Andrew Furey's overall approval rating has increased from where it was in March according to a new Angus Reid survey. The study has the Premier's approval ra...
Jun 27, 2024
Paddock Appointed PC Finance Critic
The newest member of the House of Assembly has been handed a key role in the opposition. Lin Paddock, who was sworn in yesterday, is now finance critic. The MHA for Green Bay-White Bay will also be hi...
Jun 27, 2024
Applications Open for NL's New Working Opportunities Program
The province has opened the application process for its new Working Opportunities Program, which helps people on income support and others not eligible for EI find stable employment. Government set as...
Jun 27, 2024
Canadian Blood Services Issues Call for Donations
Canadian Blood Services is looking to fill 1,100 blood donation appointments across the province this July. The organization says blood donation centres across the country are not keeping pace with th...
Jun 27, 2024
St. John's Seeking Feedback on Changes to Quidi Vidi Slipway
The capital city is seeking feedback on changes to the wooden slipway in Quidi Vidi village. The city says the slipway has reached the end of its life and is no longer safe to use. They want to hear f...
Jun 27, 2024 (Works St. John's/ Twitter)
Province Files Court Challenge Against Federal Equalization Program
The provincial government has officially filed its court challenge of the federal equalization program. The statement of claim was filed in Supreme Court last Friday. The statement of claim questions ...
Jun 27, 2024
