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Recalled Tumbler Could Cause Serious Health Issues, NLC Warns
More details have been released regarding the recall of a free product offered with some NLC products. The promotional tumbler came with the purchase of Ntrl beverages throughout April and May. The re...
May 24, 2024
Seniors' Advocate Seeks Clearer Picture of Age Discrimination in NL
The province's seniors' advocate has launched a new social media campaign on the issue of so-called ageism, saying there's a lack of data being collected in this province on the topic. Susan Walsh say...
May 24, 2024 Seniors' Advocate Susan Walsh (VOCM News)
RCMP Say Victim Was Abducted, Beaten and Threatened in Carbonear
Two men are accused of abducting and beating up another man in Carbonear last weekend. Thirty-three-year-old James Snow of Goose Cove and 22-year-old Brady Parsons of Upper Island Cove were arrested l...
May 24, 2024 (Harbour Grace Provincial Court)
NF Power Increases Could Eat Into Rate Mitigation Relief: Browne
The province's consumer advocate is accusing Newfoundland Power of undermining the rate mitigation plan by asking the Public Utilities Board for more rate increases. The rate mitigation plan was final...
May 24, 2024 Consumer Advocate Dennis Browne (VOCM News)
Province Prepares For Solemn Homecoming of Unknown Solider
Saturday will mark one of the most solemn and significant homecomings in Newfoundland and Labrador's history. The remains of an Unknown Soldier from this province are scheduled to arrive in St. John's...
May 24, 2024 RNC Chief Patrick Roche and Premier Andrew Furey, with the premier's son, Mark, and two French students in Monchy-le-Preux last May. (NL Premier's office)
St. John's Pride Considers Fixed Dates for Future Festivals to Aid Planning
St. John's Pride is looking at introducing fixed dates for its pride festivities to make it easier for people to plan around. The organization announced details of the 2024 Pride Festival earlier this...
May 23, 2024
Immigration Minister Raises Concerns Over Racism Amidst Election Controversy
The Liberal government is pressing the PCs after the Muslim Association spoke out to indicate that they received a derogatory email from someone who was supportive of controversial comments made by Ba...
May 23, 2024
Game On: Hockey Returning to Mary Brown's Centre with Junior Caps
Hockey is returning to the Mary Brown's Centre and it means the St. John's Junior Caps are on the move. Earlier this month CEO of St. John's Sports and Entertainment, Brent Meade indicated that they w...
May 23, 2024
Broderick Steps Aside, Casting Support for Solberg in FFAW Leadership Race
Bill Broderick has withdrawn his name from the FFAW leadership race. Now, Broderick is encouraging membership to throw their support behind Abe Solberg. Broderick first announced his intention to run ...
May 23, 2024 (Dwan Street, Bill Broderick, Abe Solberg.)
Cops Caution Parents and Teens Regarding Risky School-End Parties
Police are trying to nip a tragedy in the bud by urging teens to celebrate the end of the school year drug and alcohol-free. Such year-end parties are a right of passage for many but they can get out ...
May 23, 2024 (Photo: Royal Newfoundland Constabulary)
