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Prolonged Legal Battle Leaves Heritage Property in Disrepair
A designated heritage property in the capital city is falling into disrepair as a legal battle between the owners and the city continues to wind its way through the courts. Bryn Mawr, also known as Ba...
Nov 22, 2022
Federation of Labour to Hold "Stronger Together" Rally During Convention
The Federation of Labour is going to launch a campaign today to pressure government and businesses to put workers first. The rally will take place at 11:30 a.m. at Harbourside Park in conjunction with...
Nov 22, 2022 Mary Shortall
DFO Unable to Complete Fall Surveys as New Vessel Undergoes Calibration
DFO admits it was unable to complete its annual fall stock surveys. The FFAW has already raised the alarm, indicating that the survey supplies data on Atlantic cod and snow crab, and could have an imp...
Nov 22, 2022 (Photo via Canadian Coast Guard.)
Eastern Health, Quality of Care NL Highlighting Antimicrobial Resistance
Eastern Health and Quality of Care NL is joining organizations around the world in helping to increase awareness and take action to address antimicrobial resistance This is World Antimicrobial Awarene...
Nov 22, 2022
PUB Drops Price of Some Heating Fuels
There has been another drop in the price of some heating fuels. The PUB has dropped the regulated price of furnace heating oil by 6.41 cents a litre, while stove oil on the island is down by 8.08 cent...
Nov 22, 2022
Tributes Pour in for Renowned Psychiatrist Dr. Nazir Ladha
Tributes are pouring in for a medical professional who many are crediting with making a significant difference to health care in the province. Dr. Nazir Ladha, a forensic psychiatrist and lifetime men...
Nov 21, 2022 Dr. Ladha is shown on Parliament Hill in this 2011 file photo. Courtesy Canadian Psychiatric Association.
Clarenville Man Releases Book About Rare Genetic Disease and Sight Loss
A Clarenville man has written a book about his sight loss and the work that went into identifying the rare and unique genetic disease he inherited. James Mercer, who was born in Upper Island Cove and ...
Nov 21, 2022
Facebook Scam Impersonating VOCM Staff Making Rounds on Social Media
A scam Facebook page impersonating VOCM staff is making its rounds on social media. A caller to the newsroom alerted VOCM to the scam, involving a Facebook account pretending to be Greg Smith and Clau...
Nov 21, 2022
Public Accounts Committee Requests Action Plan From NL Hydro
The Public Accounts Committee is requesting a written action plan from NL Hydro on recent recommendations made by the Auditor General. Denise Hanrahan last week released her audit report on compensati...
Nov 21, 2022
FFAW Praises Work of Fish Harvesters to Mark World Fisheries Day
The FFAW says the local commercial fishery of today would be unrecognizable to the many people who made their living off the fishery over the centuries. The FFAW is marking World Fisheries Day, a day ...
Nov 21, 2022
