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Energy NL Annual Conference Begins Today in Capital City
Energy NL's annual conference and exhibition kicks off in St. John's today. This year's theme is 'Our Energy Mix: Opportunity in the Energy Evolution.' It will look at how the industry is changing glo...
Jun 04, 2024 Energy NL CEO Charlene Johnson (VOCM News file photo)
Hospitality NL Chair Remembers Roger Jamieson
The province's tourism industry has lost one of its most stalwart supporters. Roger Jamieson, the founder of Kilmory Resort in Swift Current, passed away on Saturday at the age of 66. Jamieson formed ...
Jun 04, 2024
Cannabis Sales Up at NLC
Cannabis sales through the province's licensed cannabis retailers were up 22.2 per cent in the fourth quarter from Q4 in 2023. Total retail cannabis sales for the 2024 fiscal year was up 23.9 per cent...
Jun 04, 2024
CUPE Launches Campaign to Celebrate Early Childhood Educators
CUPE has launched a national campaign aimed at celebrating early learning and childcare. Through the "Let's shine a light on early learning and child care" initiative, the union is looking to collect ...
Jun 04, 2024 CUPE President Sherry Hillier (VOCM News file photo)
Groundfish Industry Development Council Disappointed With DFO's Redfish Decision
The Groundfish Industry Development Council is joining with those disappointed over DFO's decision to allocate most of the Unit 1 redfish quota in the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the offshore fleet. The f...
Jun 04, 2024 Photo courtesy of R. Larocque, DFO.
Police Nab Multiple Drivers Without Proper Credentials in Metro
Metro police were very busy yesterday catching up with drivers who have little regard for acquiring the credentials required to legally be on the road. The RNC pulled over a vehicle on Canada Drive ar...
Jun 04, 2024
Police Dog Training Taking Place in Metro This Week
Don't be alarmed if you see police officers going around with the K-9 unit in the metro region over the coming days. The RCMP and RNC Police Dog Services are involved in training in St. John's, Mount ...
Jun 03, 2024
NL Folk Fest Gets All Clear From NLC to Remove Barriers
The barriers at the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival at Bannerman Park are coming down. That means adults can roam the entire Main Stage area with a drink in hand. The Newfoundland and Labrador...
Jun 03, 2024 NL Folk Festival (File Photo)
Crews Continue Work to Identify Gas Smell at Holy Redeemer
Assessments continue to determine the source of a gas smell that forced the temporary closure of Holy Redeemer Elementary in Spaniard's Bay. The odor was detected in the area of the gym, cafeteria and...
Jun 03, 2024
NL Health Services Introduces Lung Screening Pilot in St. John's, Central
The province's health authority is launching a lung screening pilot project in St. John's and Grand Falls-Windsor to help identify lung issues, including cancer. The program will include smoking cessa...
Jun 03, 2024
