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Cruise Line Shows City Some Love During 150th Anniversary Tour
A major cruise ship line and the City of St. John's expressed mutual appreciation for each other during an event on the waterfront today. Holland America cruise line is celebrating its 150th anniversa...
Sep 09, 2023 St. John's councillor Jill Bruce accepts a plaque presented to the city by Michiel Willems, captain of Holland America's Zaandam cruise ship. (VOCM News)
Port Aux Basques Mayor Sets Record Straight on Hurricane Fiona Funds Distribution
The mayor of Port aux Basques is setting the record straight when it comes to distribution of money and other donations to people who were impacted by Hurricane Fiona. Brian Button assures that the to...
Sep 09, 2023
Flanders Out of Action Until January, Says Brazil
The Flanders passenger ferry is going to be out of action for quite some time. It is now on refit, and MHA David Brazil says it won't be back on the Bell Island-Portugal Cove run until January. He is ...
Sep 09, 2023
Optimism High For Port of Argentia-Pattern Energy Renewable Energy Program
The CEO of the Port of Argentia says optimism is high surrounding their agreement with Pattern Energy for the construction of a wind energy facility. The deal was announced in June, and will see a 300...
Sep 09, 2023
Deer Lake Man Charged With First-Degree Murder in Death of Elderly Woman
A Deer Lake man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of an elderly woman in the town. Thirty-three-year-old Justin Paul Campbell was arrested and charged yesterday after the 69-year-...
Sep 09, 2023
Use of Deceit to Arrange Sexual Encounters Removes Consent, says RNC
The investigation continues into a case involving a teacher who is alleged to have created fake profiles and concealment to arrange sexual acts. Thirty-two-year-old teacher and volleyball coach Markus...
Sep 09, 2023
Three Taken to Hospital Following Vehicle Rollover Near Lab City
Three people have been taken to hospital with non life threatening injuries following a vehicle rollover near Labrador City this morning. Police were called just before 1 a.m. A vehicle left the Trans...
Sep 09, 2023
Province Highlights Measures to Improve Access to Affordable Housing in Labrador West
The province is highlighting a number of measures to improve access to affordable housing in Labrador West. The mining industry in the area is booming, making access to affordable housing more challen...
Sep 09, 2023
VOCM Cares Foundation Launches New 50/50 Draw
The VOCM Cares Foundation has launched a new 50/50 draw in support of charities throughout the province. Executive Director Sonya Smith explains that tickets can be purchased online - one for $10, thr...
Sep 09, 2023
Outer Ring Road Closure Scheduled For Today
The eastbound ramp leading from Topsail Road to the Outer Ring Road will be closed today until 6 pm. The closure is necessary for paving operations and a detour will be put in place. Motorists will be...
Sep 09, 2023 (File photo.)
