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Local Physician Advocating for Free Naloxone Kits at Pharmacies
A local physician and MUN professor is advocating for naloxone kits to be available for free at pharmacies. Dr. Franoise Guign says Newfoundland and Labrador is in the middle of an opioid toxicity cri...
Nov 08, 2023 Jeff Anderson / CC
Kids Eat Smart Radiothon Today on VOCM
The Kids Eat Smart Foundation-Newfoundland and Labrador's biggest fundraiser of the year is coming up this afternoon on Your VOCM. It's the Kids Eat Smart Radiothon in partnership with VOCM Cares. Eve...
Nov 08, 2023
Province to Unveil New Poverty Reduction Plan
The provincial government will unveil its new poverty reduction plan today. Premier Andrew Furey, Minister Paul Pike, and other community stakeholders will be on hand for the announcement. It is takin...
Nov 08, 2023
Author Looks to Encourage Children With Learning Disabilities With New Book
A St. John's area man has written a book that he hopes will help children diagnosed with a learning disability understand that they are capable of great things. Frank Ryan was told he had a learning d...
Nov 07, 2023
Empowerment Coach Highlights Barriers for Women in Construction Industry
A women's empowerment coach believes that, in many cases, it is unconscious biases that are making women feel unwelcome in the industry. Tonya Whittle says in many cases women will feel excluded from ...
Nov 07, 2023
RNC Arrest Impaired Torbay Man After Fleeing Crash
RNC arrested a 28-year-old Torbay man following a crash in the capital city's east end yesterday afternoon. Police received reports of a possible impaired driving traveling north on Torbay Road around...
Nov 07, 2023
Maple Leaf Brand Vienna Sausages Recalled Due to Bulging Cans
Health Canada has issued a recall for Maple Leaf brand Vienna Sausages due to bulging cans. The recall includes all best before dates up to and including August 24, 2025. They advise that the product ...
Nov 07, 2023
Elizabeth Avenue Reconstruction Changes Detours
Crews have ben laying asphalt on Elizabeth Avenue and the new shared-use trail on the university side of the street and that means some changes to the detour configuration. Elizabeth Avenue is now ope...
Nov 07, 2023
Ottawa Makes Federally-Owned Land in St. John's Available for Housing Units
The federal government is freeing up federally-owned land and properties in St. John's to assist with the development of purpose-built housing units. Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Y...
Nov 07, 2023 (Image via CPAC)
Convicted Sex Offender Says He's 'Not Guilty' Before Court Appearance
Sex offender Dennis Murphy professed his innocence while being escorted into provincial court this morning. The 63-year-old, characterized by police as a high-risk sex offender, was arrested again las...
Nov 07, 2023
