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Man Arrested for Impaired at Fast Food Drive Thru in St. John's
A hunger for late-night munchies has led to an impaired charge on a driver at a fast food restaurant drive-thru in the west end of St. John's. The 29-year-old man made his way into the line just befor...
Dec 16, 2022
MUN Hopeful Agreement Can Be Reached with Faculty Association
With strike action by members of MUN's Faculty Association possible, the university says it is still hopeful an agreement can be reached. Talks between the two sides, which have been going on for just...
Dec 16, 2022
Critic Calling for Abandonment of Muskrat Falls Project
Tomorrow marks the 10th anniversary of the sanctioning of Muskrat Falls. Ten years and we're still spending money with little in return. One critic says it's time to start thinking about "abandonment....
Dec 16, 2022
Full-Time Doctor Secured at Bay d'Espoir Medical Centre
The St. Alban's area has secured a full-time physician for the Bay d'Espoir Medical Centre. After some speculation that a deal had fallen through, Central Health says family physician Dr. Madan Mariap...
Dec 16, 2022 (Google Maps)
Price of Diesel Down by 16.3 Cents
More changes in fuel prices again today. Diesel is down by 16.3 cents per litre. There's no change in gas prices, but furnace oil is up by 13.28 cents. Stove oil on the island is up by 13.71 cents, wh...
Dec 16, 2022
Highway in Spaniard's Bay Now Open Following Serious Crash
The highway in Spaniard's Bay has re-opened following a serious motor vehicle collision. The RCMP indicate they have cleared the scene and will provide more information on the collision Friday. There ...
Dec 15, 2022
Bids Process for Wind Projects an Important Day for NL: econext
An association dedicated to the development of the province's environmental industries is hailing the launch of the province's call for bids for access to Crown land for wind and hydrogen projects as ...
Dec 15, 2022 (File photo)
Phone Scams Targeting Seniors on the Rise
VOCM News is getting more and more calls from residents concerned about an apparent increase in phone scam attempts targeting seniors. The basic premise involves a caller, often posing as a young fami...
Dec 15, 2022
Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough Called a "Game-Changer" in Green Energy Development
It's being called a "game-changer" in the development of green energy to address climate change. Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California are trumpeting what's being cal...
Dec 15, 2022
Mill Rate Increasing for Portugal Cove-St. Philips Residents in 2023
Residents of Portugal Cove-St. Philips will see an increase in their mill rate in 2023. The town tabled its budget the week. Town services have been affected by inflation-based cost increases, resulti...
Dec 15, 2022 (Photo: Reddit/nickhudson2002)
