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Mary Shortall Elected as Federal NDP President
A labour advocate from this province has been elected as the president of the Federal NDP. Mary Shortall was chosen by her peers as the new president of the federal New Democratic Party. Shortall was ...
Oct 16, 2023 Mary Shortall
People Gather at Colonial Building for Vigil Supporting Palestinians
A large crowd turned out yesterday for a pro-Palestinian rally, calling for peace in the Middle East. Israel warned residents to leave Gaza in advance of retaliatory strikes against Hamas which perpet...
Oct 16, 2023
House of Assembly to Open for Fall Sitting
The fall sitting of the provincial legislature begins today. Statements from all political parties touch on three main issues: the cost of living, healthcare, and housing. A 'tent city' has been set u...
Oct 16, 2023
Newfoundland Growlers Partner with VOCM to Support Daffodil Place
The Newfoundland Growlers have announced a partnership with VOCM in support of Daffodil Place. The partnership aims to raise funds and awareness for cancer support services, and will be highlighted on...
Oct 16, 2023
Province Begins Administering COVID, Flu Shots
The first shots will be administered today for the province's fall booster campaign for both COVID-19 and influenza. Both vaccines are recommended for anyone over six months old, provided they have no...
Oct 16, 2023 CDC / Unsplash
NL's Rachel Cousins Honoured As An Emerging Artist to Watch By Canada's Walk of Fame
Newfoundland and Labrador's own Rachel Cousins has found herself among fine company in Canada's music climate. Cousins placed third for Canada's Walk of Fame RBC Emerging Musicians Program. The 22-yea...
Oct 15, 2023
Local MPs Predict Tough Times this Winter with the Rise in Home Heating Costs
The MP for Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame says this winter will be especially tough for those still heating their homes with oil furnaces. Clifford Small says this will be the first winter with the ...
Oct 15, 2023
Historic Masonic Temple Serves As the Backdrop to Acclaimed Short Film "Scored By Time"
A historic building in the capital city's downtown is playing backdrop to a short film in the St. John's International Women's Film Festival. "Scored By Time" by filmmaker Nicola Hawkins, tells the st...
Oct 15, 2023
Ottawa Confirms Five Canadians Killed in Israel-Hamas War; Flights From Gaza Strip Remain a Challenge
Five Canadians are confirmed to have been killed in the conflict in the Middle East and three more are missing. The Department of Global Affairs officials released an update on the situation in a tech...
Oct 15, 2023
Star-Studded Ron Hynes Tribute Record Available This Week; VOCM to Preview the Album Thursday
A special tribute album to Ron Hynes, Newfoundland's Man of a Thousand Songs, will officially be released next week. Twenty local artists are featured on "Sonny Don't Go Away" which was produced and e...
Oct 15, 2023
