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Department of Education Unable to Quantify Demand for Child Care Services
Education Minister Krista Lynn Howell this week outlined some of the progress made by government in addressing access to affordable child care, but questions remain about how much more needs to be don...
Aug 25, 2023
Paul Reynolds Centre Swimming Pool to Close for Scheduled Maintenance
The swimming pool at the Paul Reynolds centre in St. John's will close for two weeks for scheduled maintenance. The pool will close on Sunday and remain closed through to Saturday, September 9. The po...
Aug 25, 2023
Metro Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Woman for Assault with a Weapon
A 22-year-old woman was arrested last night following an incident at a home in Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove. Police responded to a home in the community around 11 p.m. following a report of unknown...
Aug 25, 2023
Former RNC Chief Joe Boland Stands By Claim He Was 'Pushed Out'
Former RNC Chief Joe Boland is clarifying some comments and standing by others he made at a national conference on police oversight last week. In an exclusive interview with VOCM News, Boland still in...
Aug 25, 2023
Thirteen People Honoured with St. John Ambulance Life-Saving Awards
Acts of heroism and bravery have been honoured by St. John Ambulance with their annual life-saving awards. A total of 13 people received the recognition during a ceremony at the historic Anglican Cath...
Aug 25, 2023
Narrative Research Poll Shows Shift in Voter Intentions in NL
A new provincial political poll shows that while satisfaction with the overall performance of Premier Andrew Furey and his government remains stable, voter intentions have shifted, with the Liberals a...
Aug 25, 2023
NAPE Concerned with Social Work Vacancies in NL
Among the 371 social work positions in the province, there are a reported 99 vacancies, and that remains a serious concern for the province's largest public sector union. NAPE President Jerry Earle ha...
Aug 25, 2023 Jerry Earle (VOCM News)
Memorial University Announces New Board of Regents
Memorial University has announced the members of its new Board of Regents, elected by alumni for a three-year term. The Board of Regents includes Lloydetta Quaicoe, Andrea Stack, Trudy Morgan-Cole, An...
Aug 25, 2023
Northpine Foundation Supports Big Feed's Green Grocery Expansion with $500,000 Grant
The Northpine Foundation is offering financial support to the Big Feed Grocery Delivery Club to help expand services in rural communities. Big Feed uses the existing provincial transportation network ...
Aug 24, 2023
Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of 64-Year-Old Near Pitts Memorial Highway Overpass
A 64-year-old man died this week following a motorcycle crash on the Trans Canada near the Pitts Memorial Highway overpass last Friday. The crash, between a motorcycle and a transport truck, happened ...
Aug 24, 2023
