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NDP Seeking Timeline on End of Travel Nurses
The NDP wants to see a more specific timeline from the provincial government on the abolition of the use of private agency travel nurses. Leader Jim Dinn would also like to see government clearly stat...
Dec 08, 2023
Refinery Owner Tight-Lipped Regarding 'Workplace Matter,' Suspensions
The new owners of the Come By Chance refinery are releasing few details regarding "a workplace matter" at the facility. Multiple sources tell VOCM News that six supervisors have been suspended followi...
Dec 08, 2023
Government Speaking with Possible Suppliers to Build the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The provincial government is in talks with a couple of potential suppliers to replace the original contractor hired to build the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier downtown St. John's. Ocean Floor Granite of...
Dec 08, 2023
Grocery Chains Not Solely Responsible for Price Increases: Food Report
Canada's Food Report for 2024 predicts the average family of four will spend $700 more next year to put food on the table. Prices will keep rising next year, though at a slower pace, according to the ...
Dec 08, 2023
UPDATE: 56-year-old Charged in Connection with Norris Point Shooting
A 56-year-old Norris Point man has been charged with aggravated assault and a list of other offences following a shooting in the town last night that sent another man to hospital with injuries. RCMP s...
Dec 08, 2023
FFAW Concerned with Potential Impacts of Offshore Wind Development
The FFAW says it is not opposed to offshore wind development, but it is very much opposed to offshore winds farms displacing the fishery in areas where it overlaps fishing grounds. The federal and pro...
Dec 08, 2023 FFAW President Greg Pretty
Crews Responding to Multiple Collisions in Metro as Messy Weather Causes Slowdowns
First responders in many areas including metro have been busy the past while with accidents in the region. Roads are not in great condition with snow last night and again today, combined with high win...
Dec 08, 2023
Abbott Commits to Having Everyone Out of Tent City by Christmas
John Abbott does not want to see anyone living in the tent encampment in St. John's by Christmas Eve. Abbott and End Homelessness St. John's Executive Director Doug Pawson provided an update yesterday...
Dec 08, 2023
Health Minister Defends Province's Decision to Privatize Air Ambulance Service
Health Minister Tom Osborne is defending the province's decision to privatize air ambulance service. Osborne says there are currently seven air ambulance providers in the province. He calls that a "fr...
Dec 08, 2023
NLESD Warning Parents About Flavoured Nicotine Pouches
The English School District is warning parents about flavoured nicotine pouches being used on school property. In a memo sent home to parents yesterday, the NLESD says they have become aware of some s...
Dec 08, 2023
