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Happy Valley-Goose Bay SPCA in Need of Donations to Keep Doors Open
The SPCA in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is in desperate need of funds and it's looking to the public for help. Vice President Bonnie Learning says COVID has had a huge impact on their ability to raise fund...
Nov 29, 2021
MusicNL, It's Mental Launch Mindful Musician Mental Health App
A new app focusing on the mental wellness of those in the music industry has been launched by MusicNL and It's Mental. The app is called The Mindful Musician. They say mental health issues affect peop...
Nov 28, 2021
VOCM's Dial-a-Carol Raises Record Funds For Blood Cancer Care and Research
One of the most popular holiday traditions on VOCM raised a record amount of money for a very important cause on Sunday. VOCM Cares' annual Dial-A-Carol brought in more than $22,000, and counting, for...
Nov 28, 2021
Local Athletes Win Big at Canadian Boccia Championships
The 2021 Canadian Boccia Championships finished this past weekend, with some local athletes claiming gold. In the BC1/BC2 Team event, Newfoundland took gold, with members Michael Mercer of St. John's,...
Nov 28, 2021 Photo via Boccia Canada.
MusicNL Showcase Event Kicks Off This Week
The MusicNL 2021 Showcases get underway this week. Hosted by VOCM's Greg Smith, the show will feature the Colleen Power Band, Matthew Hender, Evelyn Jess, Albert Dalton, Jay Heart, and Kitchinparti. C...
Nov 28, 2021
Nominations Ongoing for Steers Insurance Nice List Fund
Ten local charities are set to receive a boost this holiday season thanks to the Steers Insurance Nice List Fund. Approximately $17,500 will be split up between the charities, with donations ranging f...
Nov 28, 2021 Photo via Steers Insurance Facebook.
MUN's New Core Science Facility Comes in on Budget
The new Core Science facility at Memorial University is officially open, and is coming in on budget. The 480,000 square foot complex features research labs, teaching labs and other teaching and suppor...
Nov 28, 2021 (The exterior of the new Core Science Building at Memorial University. File Photo.)
Thousands Return To Downtown St. John's for Santa Claus Parade
A one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with double-digit temperatures and sunshine translated into a huge turnout for the Santa Claus parade in downtown St. John's on Sunday. Organiz...
Nov 28, 2021
City Hosting Engagement Session Regarding Resilient St. John's Community Climate Program
The city of St. John's is beginning the final stages of its public consultations on the Resilient St. John's Community Climate Plan. The plan identifies a 30-year strategy, with specific actions to re...
Nov 28, 2021 Photo via City of St. John's Facebook.
Section of TCH To Reopen Monday Following Flooding, Washouts
A section of the Trans-Canada Highway on the west coast is expected to reopen on Monday following last week's washouts. The province says some repairs have been completed and the highway will reopen n...
Nov 28, 2021 (Photo via Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.)
