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Remembrance Day Special Airing on VOCM
Remembrance Day will be marked on VOCM tomorrow with a special program hosted by Brian O'Connell. The show, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. will feature the province's war history, music reflecting the e...
Nov 10, 2022
Crown Lands Creating Issues for Realtors and Clients
The Realtors' Association is weighing in on big questions surrounding Crown Lands. CEO Bill Sterling says realtors and their clients are continually encountering difficulties as it relates to buying a...
Nov 10, 2022 (Association of Realtors CEO Bill Stirling; File photo)
Metro RNC Looking for Public's Help Locating Wanted Man
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is looking for the public's help locating a wanted man in St. John's. The RNC says 45-year-old Corey Snook has warrants out for his arrest and is wanted on a number...
Nov 10, 2022
Financial Advisor Warns of Online Insolvency Scams
The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy and the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals are warning against making use of unregulated, unlicensed debt advisors who cl...
Nov 10, 2022
Analyst: Gas Prices Falling Across Canada, Increasing in Newfoundland and Labrador
An industry analyst says the Public Utilities Board got it right when it dropped the price of diesel but it misfired when it increased the cost of gas this morning. Gas went up by over 5 cents while d...
Nov 10, 2022
"Bureaucratic Red Tape" to Blame After St. John's Shuts Down Seasonal Business, say Owners
Two local business owners have been dealt a significant blow by the city of St. John's after their seasonal business venture was shut down due to what they call "bureaucratic red tape." Ivy and Greg H...
Nov 10, 2022
Yvonne Jones Takes Leave of Absence to Undergo Second Round of Cancer Treatment
A long-standing politician is taking a leave of absence after being diagnosed with a reoccurrence of breast cancer. Labrador MP Yvonne Jones made the announcement today. Jones says she received her di...
Nov 10, 2022
Three Men Arrested Following Identity Theft Operation
Metro police have intercepted what they're categorizing as an "identity theft operation" set on fraudulently acquiring vehicles. Three men have been arrested but police are asking anyone with informat...
Nov 10, 2022
Municipalities Urged to Prepare for Significant Snow and Rain Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
Mother Nature is ramping up for winter with the island's first significant snowfall forecast to strike a good chunk of territory. About 15 cm is expected to come down through Saturday on the Northern ...
Nov 10, 2022
Province Announces Recruitment and Retention Initiatives for CUPE, AAHP Health Care Workers
The provincial government has announced recruitment and retention measures for two more unions representing front-line health care workers. Health Minister Tom Osborne joined CUPE President Sherry Hil...
Nov 10, 2022
