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Brian Warr Stepping Down as MHA
The MHA for Baie Verte-Green Bay is stepping down from his position. Brian Warr posted the update to his Facebook account this morning, saying that he has made the "difficult decision" so he can "purs...
Feb 26, 2024 Brian Warr
AAHP Ratifies Collective Agreement With Province
The Association of Allied Health Professionals has ratified its collective agreement with government. The AAHP walked away from conciliation with government mid-January. With a strike looming, a tenta...
Feb 26, 2024
Pope's Car Theft Charges To Be Dealt With After Sentencing for Murder
Craig Pope's name was called in provincial court this past Friday, but it had nothing to do with his recent conviction for second-degree murder. Pope and another man were arrested and charged with ste...
Feb 26, 2024 Craig Pope
Atlantic Provinces, Ottawa Conducting Feasibility Study Into Electrifying School Bus Fleets
The provincial and federal governments are looking into the possibility of electrifying provincially owned school bus fleets. All of the Atlantic provinces, and the federal government, have pooled tog...
Feb 26, 2024
St. John's Councillor Debbie Hanlon Hospitalized With Serious Health Issue
St. John's city councillor Debbie Hanlon has taken an indefinite leave of absence as she undergoes treatment for a serious health issue. The family tells VOCM News that Hanlon was diagnosed with a for...
Feb 26, 2024 Hanlon shown with family members at the Health Sciences Centre. (Submitted photo.)
Marble Mountain Closed Following Washouts
Heavy rainfall on the west coast over the weekend has put a damper on operations at Marble Mountain. The slopes will be closed until at least Friday due to washouts at the base of the ski hill. Crews ...
Feb 26, 2024
Drive Electric NL Co-Founder Charged With Sex Offences
The co-founder of Drive Electric NL, Jon Seary, is facing sexual assault charges. The charges include one count of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference involving two complainants. There...
Feb 26, 2024 (Jon Seary with Drive Electric NL)
NL Winter Games Denies Claims of Athletes Sleeping on Floor
The NL Winter Games are disputing information on social media indicating athletes from northern Labrador were forced to sleep on the floor Saturday night. Multiple posts on social media alleged the at...
Feb 26, 2024
Federal Housing Announcement in Mount Pearl This Morning
The federal government is set to make a housing announcement in Mount Pearl today. Minister Seamus O'Regan will make the announcement this morning at 11:00 on behalf of federal Housing Minister Sean F...
Feb 26, 2024 Seamus O'Regan
Robert E. Howlett Near Ruby Line Reopens Following to Serious Collision
All roadways near the Robert E. Howlett, Ruby Line and Commonwealth Avenue area have reopened following a serious single-vehicle collision. The RNC confirmed the reopening of the road around 11 p.m. a...
Feb 25, 2024
