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Sid Hynes Among New Order of Canada Appointees
Governor General Mary Simon announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada this week. Among them is a notable figure from Newfoundland and Labrador. Captain Sid Hynes has been named a Member of ...
Jun 29, 2024 Photo courtesy the Office of the Governor General of Canada.
Over 5,500 Heat Pumps Recalled in Canada for Potential Excessive Heat Exposure
Health Canada has announced a recall of Daikin, Amana, and Goodman-branded heat pumps sold between May 2022 and April 2024. A power interruption may cause the units to produce excessive heat, posing a...
Jun 29, 2024
New Summer Exhibitions Open at Craft Council Gallery in St. John's
The Craft Council Gallery in St. John's has officially opened two new exhibitions for people to view this summer. The annual members exhibition is described as a showcase of some of their artists piec...
Jun 29, 2024
Frustration Mounts Over Marine Atlantic Delays: Urgent Meetings Requested
Frustration is mounting as Marine Atlantic's newest vessel, the Ala'suinu, is plagued with more delays in getting it into service. Tourism Minister Steve Crocker, and Hospitality NL CEO Craig Foley ha...
Jun 28, 2024
CUPE Members Urge Government to Address Retention Incentives for Hospital Support Staff
Government gives over and above the regular pay packet to attract and keep nurses, doctors and other health professionals in our province, but support staff say they equally deserve retention incentiv...
Jun 28, 2024
No Spark: St. John's Canada Day Fireworks Still Off After Ban Reversal
The City of St. John's has announced that the Canada Day fireworks scheduled for July 1st will remain cancelled. They were originally cancelled due to the provincial fire ban, which was lifted for the...
Jun 28, 2024
Officers Injured, Driver Arrested Following Dangerous Pursuit on Burin Peninsula
A driver on the Burin Peninsula is under investigation for impaired driving after two police officers were injured trying to avoid a head-on collision. The situation unfolded just before 9 a.m. Wednes...
Jun 28, 2024
'Emotions Are High as We Bring Home Our Hero': Gary Browne
Today is the start of what is expected to be an emotional Memorial Day weekend with the remains of an unknown Newfoundland First World War Soldier lying in state. That is particularly true for members...
Jun 28, 2024 The site where the tomb will be placed on Monday. (VOCM News)
Parents Question Feeder System and School Construction at Public Meeting
A public meeting this week regarding the new school planned for Kenmount Terrace, and the reconfiguration of the feeder system in the meantime, has left more questions than answers for the education c...
Jun 28, 2024 (MHA Paul Dinn and concerned parents, June 2024 file photo)
Churchill Falls Anticipates Relief as Weekend Rain Approaches
The weekend will bring welcomed rain to the Churchill Falls area as crews battle forest fires near the town. Environment Canada forecasts showers tomorrow and rain Sunday and Sunday night, but next we...
Jun 28, 2024
