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Unclear if Trump's Plans to Halt Offshore Wind Projects Could Impact Work at Argentia Port
U.S. President Trump is putting a halt on five offshore wind projects off the east coast. The President cited national security concerns but did not get specific. The order puts a stop to things regar...
Dec 26, 2025 Monopiles for wind energy turbines (Port of Argentia)
MHA Turned MP Admits to Learning Curve in New Role
Longtime provincial MHA Tom Osborne is reflecting on making the leap to federal politics earlier this year. Osborne was at one time the longest-serving MHA in the House of Assembly. He retired in 2024...
Dec 26, 2025 Cape Spear MP Tom Osborne (VOCM News)
11-Year-Old Boy from Newfoundland Dies of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Saskatchewan
A young boy who lived in Newfoundland with his family until recently has died from carbon monoxide poisoning at an apartment building in Regina. According to The Regina Leader newspaper, 11-year-old H...
Dec 26, 2025 krisrobin / Depositphotos.com
Another Wintry System On the Way Late Boxing Day
Frosty The Snowman is loving it but perhaps not everyone. The Christmas one-two weather punch continues tonight with snow beginning on the Avalon Peninsula, then the east coast and parts of central. I...
Dec 26, 2025 (VOCM News)
RCMP Warning Public of Rental Scam
RCMP is warning of yet another scam on the go - this time involving a fake rental listing in Gander. Police were contacted after a homeowner in the town started getting knocks on his door from people ...
Dec 26, 2025 (Shutterstock.com)
MNL Wants to See Government Craft Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador is advocating for a long-term infrastructure plan from the provincial government. Communities across the province are having to contend with rising costs for a...
Dec 25, 2025 Amy Coady (submitted)
Public Support Essential to Operations at Gathering Place: Executive Director
The executive director of The Gathering Place is grateful for the public support they receive to help with the services they provide. Paul Davis says while The Gathering Place receives funding from th...
Dec 25, 2025
Snow Clearing Crews Working to Tackle Christmas Snow
Snow clearing crews are beginning to put a dent in a Christmas Day snowfall that has left the Avalon Peninsula, Clarenville, parts of central and parts of the south coast with a slippery drive. Church...
Dec 25, 2025 (VOCM News)
VOCM Year in Review: June
Here are some of the stories that made headlines in June 2025. UPDATE: Evacuation Alert Issued for Badger Due to Forest Fire The former long-time Mayor of Wabana has passed away. Gary Gosine served as...
Dec 25, 2025
Advocacy Group Setting Record Straight on Workplace 'Misconceptions' Associated with Persons with Disabilities
A director with the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work is addressing what he calls "misconceptions" employers have about hiring persons with disabilities. Jeffrey Normore believes that, with ...
Dec 25, 2025 Jeffrey Normore (VOCM News)
