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Diesel Prices Impacting Fish Harvester's Bottom Line: FFAW
The rising cost of diesel is eating into the bottom line for many fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador. FFAW President Keith Sullivan says huge increases in diesel prices are having a signific...
Apr 04, 2022 (Keith Sullivan file photo.)
Action Team Making Progress to Address Homelessness in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Government says The Action Team, a community-led group aiming to bring supports to those experiencing homelessness in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, is making progress. John Abbott, the minister responsible ...
Apr 04, 2022 (John Abbott. File photo.)
House of Assembly Returns Following Two-Week Break
The House of Assembly continues its spring sitting today after a two-week break. No doubt the hot topic will be the budget which will be brought down on Thursday. Some of the opposition have already c...
Apr 04, 2022
Fisheries Minister Urging Safety as Crab Fishery Opens
The provincial fisheries minister is urging safety as harvesters get ready for the crab fishery. The total allowable catch for the 2022 snow crab fishery has increased significantly for the island por...
Apr 04, 2022
St. John's Council to Approve Residential Permit Fee Increases
The increase in residential permit fees is on the agenda for St. John's City Council today. Late last month, the city said it would be increasing fees to help offset administrative costs tied to the p...
Apr 04, 2022
$190,000 in Funding Announced for Come Home Year Projects in Labrador
Government has announced nearly $190,000 in funding for Labrador projects under the Come Home Year 2022 Cultural Economic Development Program. The funding covers seventeen recently-approved projects. ...
Apr 03, 2022
RNC Launches Latest Recruitment Campaign
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary are looking to attract some new recruits. The RNC has launched a new recruitment campaign for its Class of 2023. Constabulary recruit training is provided through t...
Apr 03, 2022 RNC Cst. James Cadigan (VOCM News file photo)
PCs Calling on Government to Address Cost of Living in Budget
The Opposition is asking that the provincial budget, due this Thursday, include a real cost of living plan. Opposition Finance critic Tony Wakeham says another increase in home heating fuel was thrust...
Apr 03, 2022 (File photo.)
Consultation Process Underway for Teacher Allocation Review
The Teacher Allocation Review Committee is seeking public input on things like class size and composition. The committee was put in place last December to review current resources, conduct consultatio...
Apr 03, 2022
Miawpukek First Nation Holding First Powwow in Two Years
Miawpukek First Nation will be holding their annual powwow at the start of July. The event has been confirmed for July 1st-3rd, and will be open to the public. The Grand Entry will take place each day...
Apr 03, 2022 (File photo, Conne River Pow Wow 2018.)
