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Government Failed to Reduce Waitlist for Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries: Opposition
Opposition health critic Paul Dinn says despite promises, the provincial government has failed to reduce the waitlist for hip and knee replacements. Dinn says according to documents gained through Acc...
Aug 21, 2023 Paul Dinn (VOCM News)
Royal Newfoundland Regiment Touring Province on ATVs
Members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment will be touring across the province this week on ATVs to engage with local residents. The Exercise Newfie Bullet 2023 will bring 40 members of the Royal Newf...
Aug 21, 2023
Block the Bus Reaches Goal of 1,000 Backpacks for Students Across NL
It was a record-breaking year for VOCM's Block the Bus program in support of the Single Parent Association. Danielle Seward, Executive Director of SPANL, says Friday afternoon's campaign fulfilled the...
Aug 21, 2023 Danielle Seward
Capital City Receives Federal Funding to Develop Crime and Violence Prevention Strategy
The City of St. John's is receiving a federal boost towards the development of a crime and violence prevention strategy. Over $1.8 million from Ottawa's Building Safer Communities Fund will go towards...
Aug 21, 2023
St. Lawrence Emergency Room to Close for One Week
Another emergency room closure begins tomorrow due to staffing issues, this time in St. Lawrence. NL Health Services says the emergency department at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre will be closed for...
Aug 20, 2023
Genesis Centre Renames Microfund
The Genesis Centre is changing the name of its microfund, established in 2019 to seed early stage ventures, to the Nasdaq Genesis Microfund. The $1 million (US) donated to the Genesis Centre by Nasdaq...
Aug 20, 2023
Memorial University Names Alumni Tribute Award Recipients
Memorial University has announced the recipients of its annual Alumni Tribute Awards. Tashia Batstone will receive this year's Alumni of the Year award. Luke O'Brien will receive the J.D. Eaton Award,...
Aug 20, 2023
Last Post Fund Seeking Public's Help in Identifying Unmarked Graves of Veterans
The Last Post Fund is asking the public for help in locating and identifying the unmarked graves of veterans. The Last Post Fund aims to recognize and mark the graves of those who served in wartime. L...
Aug 20, 2023
Second Annual Paul Pope Memorial Golf Tournament Set for August 25
Those involved in the production of the television series Hudson & Rex have announced plans for the Second Annual Paul Pope Memorial Golf Tournament next weekend at Admiral's Green in Pippy Park. Proc...
Aug 20, 2023 (Paul Pope, via Hudson and Rex Twitter.)
Two Men Arrested Following Separate Assaults in St. John's
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to multiple assaults in St. John's Saturday afternoon. Shortly after 3:00 p.m. police received a call about an assault at a residence in Shea Heights. The...
Aug 20, 2023
