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Opposition Parties Respond to Increase in Provincial Funeral Benefits
The minister responsible for the financial well-being of those who find it tough to afford the basics says none of the bodies in storage at the morgue at the Health Sciences were on income support. Th...
Jul 30, 2024 Barry Petten (VOCM News)
NL Smashes Twelve Temperature Records as Heat Warnings Continue
Newfoundland and Labrador experienced record-breaking temperatures yesterday. It was hot right across the province with sweltering temperatures and humidity levels. A stiff southwesterly breeze in som...
Jul 30, 2024
Darin King Leaving Trades NL After Nine Years
After nine years, Darin King is moving on from his role at Trades NL. King, a former PC cabinet minister, left political life in 2014 to take over as the organization's executive director. During his ...
Jul 30, 2024
36-Year-Old Suspect Arrested for Throwing Chunk of Asphalt at Passing Car
There was a bizarre incident downtown St. John's early last night. A person called the RNC at about 7 p.m. after a large piece of asphalt struck his car as they were driving past the area. The complai...
Jul 30, 2024
RCMP Nab Two Drivers for Excessive Speeding Over Weekend
A pair of drivers are without their vehicles after they were clocked at speeds well over the posted limit on Saturday. RCMP in Deer Lake nabbed a 17-year-old that afternoon for going over 160 km/hr on...
Jul 30, 2024
Record Number of Registered Nurses Earn Their License in 2023
The province's College of Registered Nurses says 2023 was a banner year for licensing among registered nurses and nurse practitioners. The college reported a record number of professionals earning the...
Jul 29, 2024
NDP MPs Visiting St. John's to Discuss Cost of Living
A couple of New Democrat MPs are in Newfoundland and Labrador for the next few days discussing with people on how to make life more affordable. Party whip Heather McPherson, who represents a seat in t...
Jul 29, 2024 Lindsay Mathyssen and Heather McPherson
Pair Arrested After Armed Robbery at Corner Brook Apartment
Two people have been arrested after forcing their way into a Corner Brook home, assaulting the resident, and taking off with several items. RNC say the man and woman forced their way into the apartmen...
Jul 29, 2024
Government Increasing Funding to Cover Funeral Expenses for Low Income Individuals
The province is increasing the amount it pays to have someone laid to rest who is on income support or has meagre means. It has been almost 20 years since the Government of NL increased the amount it ...
Jul 29, 2024 Paul Pike
Man Charged With Arson After Fire Destroys Home in Boswarlos
A man has been charged with arson after a residence was destroyed by fire on the Port au Port Peninsula. First responders were called to the fire on Main Street in Boswarlos around 4 a.m. Saturday mor...
Jul 29, 2024
