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Lynx Air to Offer Non-Stop Flights to and From Toronto
There's a new airline setting up in St. John's. Lynx Air, formerly Enerjet, will be offering non-stop flights from St. John's to Toronto-Pearson International Airport, as part of what it calls a major...
Mar 18, 2022 (Photo via Lynx Air Facebook page.)
Work Begins in Development of Marathon Gold's Valentine Lake Mining Project
The release of the Marathon Gold mining project in Central Newfoundland from provincial environmental assessment gives the company the green light to move forward with development of the largest gold ...
Mar 18, 2022 (Photo via Marathon Gold.)
Western Health Changes Some Blood Collection, X-Ray Services
Western Health is making changes to laboratory services in some locations. Some locations will be switching to walk-in service for x-ray and blood collection, while others will continue to be appointm...
Mar 18, 2022 (Image via Google Maps.)
Long-Time Open Line Caller Maurice Budgell Passes Away
A long-time contributor to VOCM's talk shows and a voice familiar to many across the province, has been silenced. Maurice Budgell of King's Point passed away on Thursday following complications from c...
Mar 18, 2022
Suspect in Waterford Valley Murder Makes First Court Appearance
The suspect in a murder in the Waterford Valley area of St. John's last year made his first court appearance this morning. 26-year-old Sheldon Hibbs was picked up one week ago, without incident, by po...
Mar 18, 2022 (File photo of Sheldon Hibbs distributed by police prior to his arrest.)
Valentine Gold Project Released from Environmental Assessment
The provincial government has released the Valentine Gold Project in central Newfoundland from environmental assessment. Industry Minister Andrew Parsons made the announcement in the House of Assembly...
Mar 18, 2022 (File photo: Andrew Parsons.)
Appeal Court Overturns Ruling in Dispute Over Revenue from Voisey's Bay Project
The government has won a reprieve in its dispute with the Nunatsiavut Government over revenues from the Voisey's Bay Project. But it came with some stern words from the province's highest court. The N...
Mar 18, 2022
St. John's Not Looking to Raise Public Transit Fare
The capital city is feeling the pain at the gas pumps when it comes to public transportation, but the mayor says there has been "no discussion" regarding a potential hike in public transit fare at thi...
Mar 18, 2022
One Woman Accused in Carbonear Shopping Centre Rampage Released on Bail
One of two women allegedly involved in a disturbance in Carbonear on Wednesday has been released on bail. 32-year-old Alyshia George of Old Shop, Trinity Bay was freed on strict conditions a day after...
Mar 18, 2022
Government Unsure of How Many Ukrainian Refugees Will Come to Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador has set up a Ukrainian desk in Warsaw to help assist refugees, but it is still unknown just how many newcomers will be coming here. According to government, there are about 3...
Mar 18, 2022 (File photo.)
