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NL Couple Takes "Trip of a Lifetime" Through the Americas
A couple from this province has been on the road for the past couple months on a "trip of a lifetime" through the Americas. Peter and Sonia Parker, along with their newborn daughter and dog, left thei...
May 22, 2023
Hypertension Canada Concerned with Inaccuracy of Some Home Blood Pressure Devices
World Hypertension Day was marked last week, with an effort on the local front to detect and lower high blood pressure across the board. MUN and Hypertension Canada have teamed with about 30 pharmacie...
May 22, 2023
Visitor Information Centre Opens in St. John's
The May 24 weekend marks the official start of summer and the start of tourism season in the City of St. John's. The Visitor Information Centre on Water Street is now open to the public. The centre wi...
May 22, 2023 (Photo via City of St. John's.)
Province Set to Unveil New Traffic Camera Pilot Program
The provincial government will announce the details of its new traffic camera pilot program tomorrow. VOCM News first reported that government would be implementing the program about three weeks ago. ...
May 22, 2023 Sarah Stoodley (VOCM News file photo)
Provincial, Municipal Buildings Closed for Victoria Day
Today is the official Victoria Day holiday. It's an official shops closing day in Newfoundland and Labrador, meaning most retail businesses and offices, as well as municipal and provincial government ...
May 22, 2023
RNC Investigating Break-Ins at Two Metro Businesses
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating following two break-ins in the metro area early this morning. Around 2:30 a.m. police responded to an alarm at a Kelsey Drive business in St. John'...
May 22, 2023
Newfoundland Woman Receives Overwhelming Response in Search for Special Dance Shoes
A woman originally from this province is expressing her gratitude after receiving an overwhelming amount of help after taking to social media looking to replace a forgotten item. Krystal Manual's 7-ye...
May 21, 2023
SUV Smashes Through Front of Shoppers Drug Mart in St. John's
Police are investigating a bizarre mishap in the capital city this afternoon. An SUV somehow crashed through the front of the Shoppers Drug Mart location on Lermachant Road. It happened around 3:30 wh...
May 21, 2023
Dinn Disappointed With Early Details on Continuous Glucose Monitoring Pilot
The opposition health critic says he's continuing to push for increased access to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for those with diabetes. The new technology allows diabetics to monitor their bloo...
May 21, 2023
Thrive Hoping to Expand Blue Door Program Through Federal Funding
A program which helps people transition out of the sex trade is receiving a boost from the federal government. Thrive's Blue Door Program works with people aged 14-29 who need support to get out of th...
May 21, 2023 Thrive Executive Director Angela Crockwell (VOCM News file photo)
