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Atlantic Canada Gets $20 Million to Boost International Trade
Atlantic Canada is getting a $20 million boost to help businesses break into the world of international trade. Seventy per cent of the money will come from ACOA, while the four provinces will equally ...
Jul 26, 2022
Diesel Drops by Nearly 10 Cents
There has been a significant drop in some fuel prices. Diesel goes down by 9.4 cents per litre while furnace oil and stove oil on the island drop by 8.12 cents. Stove oil in Churchill Falls and Labrad...
Jul 26, 2022
Public Washrooms Closing Early in St. John's Due to Vandalism
Public washrooms across St. John's will be closing early every night from now on due to vandalism. The changes are effective immediately. In total, 12 washroom facilities are affected including the on...
Jul 26, 2022
Pair of Paradise Homes Damaged By Afternoon Blaze
Two neighbouring Paradise homes were extensively damaged by a fire this afternoon. Crews descended on Brougham Drive mid-afternoon following a call for help. One resident tells VOCM News they heard a ...
Jul 25, 2022
Ukrainian Desk in Poland Funded by Existing Multiculturalism Budget
The provincial government says all costs related to a Ukrainian Desk set up in Poland for Ukrainians fleeing the war at home have been funded through the existing Immigration and Multiculturalism budg...
Jul 25, 2022 (Photo via Andrew Furey Twitter page.)
Four Women Crews to Row Full Course at Royal St. John's Regatta
Four crews of women are going to make a bit of history at the Royal St. John's Regatta this year. The committee changed the rules to allow women to row the full course, which until now has been the so...
Jul 25, 2022
MUN Student Takes Second Place at Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
A local student is receiving global attention for their system created to fill in the gaps with Parkinson's care. Bronwyn Bridges, the CEO and co-founder of PragmaClin and a student at Memorial Univer...
Jul 25, 2022 File Photo
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Suspends Puffin Patrol Program
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society has suspended its Puffin Patrol Program to the public due to what it calls uncertainty around bird flu. The annual program engages volunteers, both locals and...
Jul 25, 2022
Capital City to Install More Pay Stations Downtown
St. John's is going to be installing pay stations on Harbour Drive, and throughout the downtown core, in areas that are currently serviced by PayByPhone and Timed Parking. The pay stations are the sam...
Jul 25, 2022 (Photo via City of St. John's.)
Bay D'Espoir Highway Remains Closed Indefinitely
The Bay D'Espoir Highway will remain closed indefinitely as crews continue to battle forest fires in the area. The Department of Fisheries, Forestry, and Agriculture tweeted the latest update late Mon...
Jul 25, 2022 (Photo via Facebook.)
