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Dr. Nizar Ladha, Renowned Psychiatrist, Dead at 80
Dr. Nizar Ladha, a renowned forensic psychiatrist and lifetime mental health advocate, has died at the age of 80. In a statement to VOCM News, the family says he passed away unexpectedly, but peaceful...
Nov 19, 2022 Dr. Ladha is shown on Parliament Hill in this 2011 file photo. Courtesy Canadian Psychiatric Association.
Growlers Extend Winning Streak
The Newfoundland Growlers are on a tear after earning another victory on Friday night. The Growlers defeated the Maine Mariners 5 - 4 in overtime with St. John's native Brett Budgell scoring the game-...
Nov 19, 2022 (Photo via Newfoundland Growlers Twitter.)
NDP Questions Inflated Cost of HSC Emergency Renovation and Expansion
NDP Leader Jim Dinn is questioning why the estimated cost of the renovation and expansion of the ER at the Health Sciences Centre has ballooned to $40 million from the $10 million allotted in the budg...
Nov 19, 2022 (File photo)
VOCM Cares Launches Happy Tree Campaign
A holiday tradition in support of VOCM Cares has returned to the Avalon Mall. Great turnout here at the Avalon Mall to wake up "Happy" for Christmas. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/BoFlnaUj1N— Brian ...
Nov 19, 2022
Salvation Army Kettle Campaign Returns for Holiday Season
The Salvation Army has officially kicked off its 2022 Christmas Kettle Campaign. The annual fundraising initiative helps to support various Salvation Army initiatives during the holiday season and thr...
Nov 19, 2022
Province Begins Distributing Cost of Living Benefit Cheques
The provincial government says one-time $500 dollar cost of living benefit cheques have begun to be distributed across the province. The cheques are going out in the mail to those 18 and older who fil...
Nov 19, 2022
Newfoundland Doctor Part of Team That Developed Ground-Breaking Treatment for Life-Threatening Infant Disease
A ground-breaking procedure to treat a rare, and often fatal disease has been completed at the Ottawa Hospital-and a Newfoundland doctor is part of the team that made it happen. Dr. Karen Fung-Kee-Fun...
Nov 19, 2022 Photo via Ottawa Hospital
Price of Furnace Oil Drops Overnight
Furnace oil is following the trend set by gas and diesel earlier this week. The regulated price of furnace oil has dropped 8.29 cents. Gas and diesel saw two consecutive days of price reductions on Th...
Nov 19, 2022
CARP Seeking Changes to OAS and CPP Survivor Benefits
CARP, the Canadian Association of Retired Persons, says none of the eight key demands they've sought from the federal government appear to be forthcoming in the near future. Chief Operating Officer an...
Nov 19, 2022
Time To Review Legislation Around HoA Complaints: Furey
Premier Andrew Furey is frustrated with the sheer volume of reports related to allegations against Chief Electoral Officer Bruce Chaulk, outlined in a whistleblower report issued by Citizen's Represen...
Nov 18, 2022 (Photo: https://www.assembly.nl.ca/)
