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Breen Details Efforts to Address Affordable Housing in St. John's
The capital city is doing what it can to address the need when it comes to affordable housing. The city manages 476 units, with a 5 per cent vacancy rate. Mayor Danny Breen says they have a waiting li...
Oct 11, 2023 Danny Breen (File Photo)
Allied Health Professionals Declares Impasse in Contract Talks With Government
The Association of Allied Health Professionals has declared an impasse in its year-long collective bargaining process with government. AAHP President Gordon Piercey says they're now filing a request f...
Oct 11, 2023
Braya Renewable Fuels Names New CEO
Braya Renewable Fuels, the company behind the converstion of the Come By Chance oil refinery has a new CEO. Todd O'Malley is joining the company as Chief Executive Officer, while current CEO, Frank Al...
Oct 11, 2023 Braya refinery on Sept. 3, 2022. (VOCM News)
PUB Dismisses Consumer Advocate Request Not to Use Ratepayers Money for Electric Vehicle Study
The Public Utilities Board today dismissed the Consumer Advocate's request for a rehearing of Newfoundland Power's application to recover the costs of an electric vehicle load management pilot project...
Oct 11, 2023 (File photo.)
Slowdowns on TCH Near Avondale Due to Crash
Drivers can expect some slowdowns this hour on the Trans Canada approaching the Avondale turnoff. Emergency crews are on the scene just east of the turnoff where a car has left the road and is in the ...
Oct 11, 2023
Government Declares October Disability Employment Awareness Month
The provincial government has officially declared October as Disability Employment Awareness Month. Minister Gerry Byrne signed the document at the Avalon Employment Office this morning. The month rec...
Oct 11, 2023
NAPE Highlights Health Care Workers in New Ad Campaign
The province's largest public sector union wants the public, and government to know that every health care worker in Newfoundland and Labrador plays a vital role in the system. NAPE launched a new ad ...
Oct 11, 2023 Jerry Earle (VOCM News)
Tacora Resources Seeks Creditor Protection
Tacora Resources, which operates the Scully Mine in Wabush, is seeking creditor protection from the Ontario Superior Court. The company has reached an agreement for a $75 million debtor-in-possession ...
Oct 11, 2023
Arrest Warrant Issued for 19-year-old Sheshatshiu Man
The RCMP has issued an arrest warrant for a 19-year-old Sheshatshiu man who they say is actively evading them. Marcus Peters is wanted on multiple charges of failing to comply with the conditions of a...
Oct 11, 2023
Innu Nation Raises Concerns About NCC Ahead of Court Challenge
The Innu Nation is accusing the NCC-or NunatuKavut Community Council-of trying to rewrite history and claim Indigenous rights in southern Labrador to the detriment of the Innu Nation. The Nunastiavut ...
Oct 11, 2023 (Photo via Peter Penashue Twitter)
