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Stephenville Mayor Encouraged by Hydrogen Project Rally
The mayor of Stephenville is feeling encouraged after a large rally in support of a proposed wind hydrogen project. Tom Rose was one of hundreds who took part in the rally on Saturday, voicing their s...
Nov 28, 2023 (Submitted photo)
High Winds Flip Truck in Gros Morne
High winds in Gros Morne National Park were enough to flip a transport truck on its side earlier this morning. Photos sent to VOCM News show the rig flipped over on the St. Paul's Bridge near Western ...
Nov 28, 2023
Opposition Health Critic Concerned With Teledoc Contract
Opposition health critic Barry Petten is concerned with the implications of a recent government contract to a US-based company to provide virtual health services for a two-year period. Petten wants to...
Nov 28, 2023
Metrobus, Gathering Place Continue Discussions to Re-establish Nearby Bus Shelter
It's taking longer than they had hoped, but Metrobus and a shelter on the edge of downtown St. John's for people who need help to meet basic needs are continuing discussions on re-establishing a bus s...
Nov 28, 2023
Multiple People Arrested in Apartment Building Drug Bust
Police arrested several people in a drug and weapons bust at an apartment building in St. John's today. The takedown occurred in the parking lot and inside the extended-stay building on Lemarchant Roa...
Nov 28, 2023
Innu Nation Relieved With Decision to Review Mealy Mountains National Park Bill
The Innu Nation is relieved that federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has committed to reviewing a Senate Bill to amend the Canada National Parks Act in ways that would have granted permanen...
Nov 28, 2023 (Photo via Parks Canada)
PCs Name Tina Neary as Conception Bay East-Bell Island Candidate
A member of the Portugal Cove-St. Philips town council has been named as the PC candidate for the district of Conception Bay East-Bell Island. The district has been represented for the last 14 years b...
Nov 28, 2023
Oil Industry Officials Applaud Return of Terra Nova Platform to Offshore
Oil industry officials are cheering the long-awaited return of the Terra Nova platform to the Newfoundland offshore. The platform has been out of commission for years after undergoing a lengthy refit ...
Nov 28, 2023 (Turret of the Terra Nova FPSO. Photo courtesy Suncor.)
Messy Weather Set to Hit Eastern Newfoundland During Tomorrow Evening Commute
Forecasters are keeping an eye on a messy system which will move into parts of eastern and southern Newfoundland tomorrow. The day begins as rain in the morning, but then turns to snow in the afternoo...
Nov 28, 2023 (Photo via Gov NL Twitter.)
Assault Charge Laid Against RCMP Officer in Stephenville Airport Incident
SIRT-NL has laid an assault charge against an RCMP officer who was involved in an incident at Stephenville Airport on June 2 and caught on video. Images taken by a local resident and shared on social ...
Nov 28, 2023 (Submitted)
