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Ukrainian Community Gears Up for Christmas Celebrations This Weekend
The local Ukrainian community is preparing for Christmas celebrations this weekend. Both the Ukrainian Greek Catholic and Ukrainian Orthodox churches mark Christmas according to the old Julian calenda...
Jan 05, 2023 VasenkaPhotography / CC
MUN, CNA Hold Grand Opening of Centre for Research and Innovation in Corner Brook
Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic are celebrating the opening of their new Centre for Research and Innovation today on the west coast. Todd Hennessey, the former Dean of the School...
Jan 05, 2023 ©David Howells 2013 www.davehowellsphoto.com
Men Accused in Dunville Shooting to Remain at HMP
Two Dunville men accused of attempted murder during a home invasion in the town will remain at His Majesty's Penitentiary for at least another month. 35-year-old Shane Cochrane and 40-year-old Shane S...
Jan 05, 2023
HMDC Pleads Not Guilty in 2019 Oil Spill
The operators of the Hibernia oilfield have pleaded not guilty in connection with an oil spill almost four years ago. The release of about 12,000 litres, or 80 barrels of oily water happened in July 2...
Jan 05, 2023 (Hibernia, via ExxonMobil.)
Health Officials Monitoring New Omicron Subvariant
Health care officials are watching closely a new rapidly spreading Omicron subvariant. The World Health Organization says the XBB.1.5 subvariant is the most transmissible version of COVID so far, but ...
Jan 05, 2023
Election Today for New FFAW President
Members of the FFAW elect a new president today, but the process is not going without some controversy. VOCM's Linda Swain reports. Two people are in the running to replace Keith Sullivan as president...
Jan 05, 2023
$1 Million Lotto 6/49 Ticket Sold in Grand Falls-Winsor
A ticket sold in central Newfoundland is going to fetch a tidy sum of money. Somebody played the Lotto 6/49 draw last night by purchasing a ticket in Grand Falls-Windsor. It turned out to be a White B...
Jan 05, 2023
PCs Allege Liberal Cronyism in Hospital ER Contract
The critic for public procurement is once again questioning alleged Liberal favouritism in the awarding of major contracts. PC MHA Barry Petten says an Access to Information request surrounding renova...
Jan 05, 2023 (Barry Petten, file photo.)
Team Canada Going for Gold at World Juniors
Canada staged quite a comeback after falling behind 2 to 0 to the United States to move on to the gold medal game at the World Junior Hockey Championship with a 6 to 2 win. Zach Dean of Mount Pearl pl...
Jan 05, 2023 (Photo via Hockey Canada.)
MUNFA to Hold Meeting and Vote on Strike Action
The union representing the faculty of Memorial University will have a membership meeting and proceed with a vote on whether to take strike action. The university and the Memorial University Faculty As...
Jan 05, 2023
