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No Injuries in Fire Aboard SeaRose FPSO at Belfast Shipyard
There has been a fire aboard the SeaRose FPSO while undergoing a major refit at a shipyard overseas. The massive vessel, which is designed to produce, store and transfer oil from the White Rose field,...
Apr 12, 2024 (File photo)
Clock Ticking Once Again on Best of Crab Season, Processors Warn
The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) is giving their side of the story in their ongoing battle with the FFAW over crab prices. ASP executive director Jeff Loder addressed media about the situati...
Apr 12, 2024 Association of Seafood Producers executive director Jeff Loder. (VOCM News)
Harvey Swaps Privacy Commissioner Role in NL For Same Job in B.C.
The province's Information and Privacy Commissioner is leaving the position to take on the same job in British Columbia. Michael Harvey's last day of work in NL will be May 5th, after the B.C. legisla...
Apr 12, 2024 (VOCM News File photo)
Hopkins Faces Potential Dangerous Offender Title, Life Sentence Today
A St. John's man is facing the prospect of a life sentence today if he's declared a dangerous offender. Thirty-four-year Stephen Hopkins has been convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in her...
Apr 12, 2024
Local Sky Watcher Still Enthused Following Monday's Eclipse
A member of the Royal Astronomical Society admits, he's still "on a high" following Monday's total solar eclipse. Past--President Garry Dymond told VOCM Open Line with Paddy Daly that his chosen viewi...
Apr 11, 2024 (VOCM News/file)
Support Announced for Rotary Arts Centre in Corner Brook
Funding to support the work of the Rotary Arts Centre was announced in Corner Brook this morning. Area MHA Gerry Byrne says the arts are a major contributor to the province's quality of life and also ...
Apr 11, 2024
5% Interest Rates are Hurting Consumers says Local Financial Advisor
The Bank of Canada continued to hold its key interest rate at five per cent yesterday and said it has begun to see the economic conditions necessary to lower interest rates. Governor Tiff Macklem says...
Apr 11, 2024 frankieleon / CC
CHBA-NL Home Show Set for This Weekend at the Glacier
One of the premier trade show events in the province kicks off this weekend at the Glacier in Mount Pearl. The Canadian Homebuilders' Association's annual Home Show is now into its 38th year. Executiv...
Apr 11, 2024
Pitts Bridge Work Still Disrupting Route To and From Downtown
Construction continues on the Pitts Memorial overpass that leads in and out of downtown St. John's. The westbound lanes were closed earlier this week due to road damage and resulting safety concerns. ...
Apr 11, 2024
Association of Seafood Producers Prepared to Continue Talks with FFAW
The Association of Seafood Producers is giving their side of the story in their ongoing battle with the FFAW over crab prices. President Jeff Loder addressed media about the situation earlier today. H...
Apr 11, 2024
