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Ottawa Outlines Menstrual Product Access Requirements
Ottawa has outlined the requirements necessary for employers in federally-regulated workplaces to provide barrier-free access to menstrual products. As of December 15, employers of federally-regulated...
Dec 18, 2023
Owner Uses Computer App to Track Stolen Car
Technology was able to track down a stolen car yesterday, as the owner helped police. RNC were called around 10:00 p.m. after someday stole a vehicle from the driveway of a residence in the west end, ...
Dec 18, 2023
Province Reports One New Death Due to COVID-19, 15 Hospitalizations
COVID-19 has claimed another life in Newfoundland and Labrador. The latest update to the province's respiratory illness dashboard covers the reporting period from December 3-9. There has been one new ...
Dec 18, 2023
Quintessential Vocal Ensemble to Hold 30th Anniversary Quintessential Christmas Concert
An internationally renowned choir are celebrating a milestone with a major holiday celebration. Quintessential Vocal Ensemble will be performing at the Basilica for their 30th Anniversary Quintessenti...
Dec 17, 2023
REMIC President: Anticipated Interest Rate Reduction in 2024 Offers Little Solace
Despite the Bank of Canada upholding interest rates at a decades-high of 5.0 per cent, the President and CEO of the Real Estate and Mortgage Institute of Canada (REMIC) anticipates a potential rate re...
Dec 17, 2023 (Bank of Canada via Google Maps.)
Port of Argentia Makes Major Donation Towards Cancer Care at Placentia Health Centre
The Port of Argentia has made a major donation towards cancer care at the Placentia Health Centre. A $10,000 cheque was presented to the Trinity Conception Placentia Health Foundation towards upgrades...
Dec 17, 2023
Man Charged With Murder of Jennifer Hillier-Penney Due in Corner Brook Provincial Court Tomorrow
Dean Penney is due in Corner Brook provincial court on Monday, charged with the murder of his former intimate partner. Jennifer Hillier-Penney disappeared just over seven years ago from the accused's ...
Dec 17, 2023
VOCM, Canadian Blood Services Team Up for Holiday Blood Drive
Your VOCM and Canadian Blood Services are teaming up for a holiday blood drive this coming Thursday. Community Development Coordinator Gord Skiffington says when people roll up their sleeves this holi...
Dec 17, 2023
"Exciting, Significant, and Historic" Announcement for Quadrangle Coming Monday, says Minister Parsons
An announcement is coming tomorrow about how Quadrangle will benefit from recent funding from the federal government. On Friday the feds announced $13.6-million, to be divvied out by the province over...
Dec 17, 2023
Happy Tree Merchandise Now Available Following the Retirement of Holiday Icon
The Avalon Mall continues to pay homage to the Happy Tree following the retirement of the iconic talking tree last month. After decades headlining the holiday campaign, Happy has been retired and has ...
Dec 17, 2023
