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Lionel Kelland Hospice Opening Triggers Emotional Reaction From Supporters
It's not yet taking residents, but after ten long years, the community-led Lionel Kelland Hospice in Grand Falls-Windsor is finally competed. A ceremony was held in Grand Falls-Windsor yesterday. Boar...
Nov 24, 2023
Sealers Association Founding President Calls for Raising of Seal Product Laws Amid EU Leaders Visit
The founding president of the Canadian Sealers Association says now is a prime opportunity to raise what he calls the immoral laws barring seal products from EU markets, but he's not optimistic that t...
Nov 24, 2023
Manning Not Running for PC Nomination for Vacant Seat
A former PC Party President and recent candidate in the PC Leadership contest says he won't be throwing his hat in the ring for the nomination in Conception Bay East-Bell Island. Eugene Manning says h...
Nov 24, 2023 (Eugene Manning File Photo.)
Rally in Support of World Energy GH2 Project Set for Saturday
There's a rally tomorrow in Stephenville regarding the windmills and turbines for the World Energy GH2 project-not against, but in favour of. The company intends to create a wind-to-green-hydrogen pro...
Nov 24, 2023 Project Nujio’qonik Hydrogen Plant in Stephenville. (VOCM News)
European Commission President Announces Joint Green Hydrogen Roadmap as Canada-EU Summit Wraps Up
The Canada-European Union Summit in St. John's has wrapped up, and one of the main topics of discussion was clean hydrogen. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosted Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen...
Nov 24, 2023
St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank in 'Dire Straights' Due to Inability to Meet Demand
The St. Vincent de Paul food bank in Carbonear is facing closure before Christmas due to increased demand and the inability to stock shelves to meet the need. Kerri Abbott and Kaitlyn Clarke took to F...
Nov 24, 2023
Retail Council: Self-Checkouts Here to Stay in Atlantic Canada
Some retailers and big box stores in the US are moving away from self-checkouts due to theft, and in response to customer concerns, but the director of the Retail Council in Atlantic Canada says self ...
Nov 24, 2023 (Jim Cormier, Retail Council of Canada)
Sentencing for Man Charged in CBS Shooting Postponed
The sentencing for a man charged in a shooting spree in C.B.S last fall was postponed this morning when the defence asked for more time to prepare. Thirty-two-year-old Matthew Fowler has been in custo...
Nov 24, 2023 Matthew Fowler in court in 2023 (VOCM News)
Gander International Airport to Create Cold Storage Facility
The Gander International Airport Authority is branching out to assist the local fishing sector. CEO Reg Wright says the $10 million project involves the creation of a cold storage facility on airport ...
Nov 24, 2023 (Photo via Gander International Airport.)
Brendan Mitchell Named Regional Chief for Newfoundland, Steps Down as Qalipu First Nation Chief
The Chief of the Qalipu First Nation is stepping down. Brendan Mitchell is resigning from the role after being elected for three terms. Mitchell was recently named Newfoundland's first Regional Chief ...
Nov 24, 2023
