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Committee Chair says Limited Ferry Service Impacting Tourism Potential Along South Coast
The chair of the local ferry committee says COVID restrictions and limited ferry service are affecting tourism potential on the remote south coast of the island. Paul Trickett owns three holiday homes...
May 04, 2021
RNC Expect to Lay Charges Against Former Investment Advisor Accused of Defrauding Six Seniors of $775,000
The RNC expects to lay criminal charges in connection with a case involving a former investment advisor who allegedly defrauded six seniors of three-quarters of a million dollars. The Investment Indus...
May 04, 2021
Philip Pynn Taken Into Custody, Sister Felicia Pynn a No Show at Court
After four days at large, Philip Pynn has been taken into custody. BREAKING: Philip Pynn in custody. @VOCMNEWS— Brian Callahan (@briancallahan67) May 4, 2021 RNC say they received information sh...
May 04, 2021 (Photo of Felicia Pynn via Facebook)
RCMP Issue Multiple Tickets in Traffic Enforcement Effort in Stephenville Area
Police on the west coast set up a checkpoint late last week to seek out illegal drivers. RCMP Traffic Services West issued multiple tickets and seized vehicles as part of traffic enforcement in the St...
May 04, 2021
City Council Votes in Favour of Adding Four More Mobile Vendors to Pedestrian Mall
St. John's City Council has voted in favour of including mobile vendors into this year's Pedestrian Mall. There is already one mobile food truck stationed on Water Street, so council has agreed to all...
May 04, 2021 (Photo courtesy City of St. John's.)
RNC Chief Joe Boland to Retire by End of July
The Chief of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is retiring after about 38 years of service. A spokesperson for the RNC confirmed for VOCM News that Chief Joe Boland will be leaving his post at the e...
May 03, 2021 (RNC Chief Joe Boland.)
Vaccine Appointments Open for Pregnant Women and Those 60 and Older
COVID-19 vaccination appointments are now available for individuals 60-years-old and older and pregnant women in all health regions in the province. Qualifying individuals are invited to book an appoi...
May 03, 2021 (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)
Local Drone Photographer Takes to the Skies for New Perspective of Familiar NL Sights
May 03, 2021
Noia "Deeply Concerned" for Future of Terra Nova After EOIs Issued Related to Project's Future
The Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Industry Association says it is "deeply concerned" for the future of the Terra Nova Project. Noia was responding to expressions of interest related to the Terra ...
May 03, 2021 (Suncor Energy Inc.)
NL Reports 5 New Cases of COVID-19, Including Another Case on Ship in Conception Bay
There are five new cases of COVID-19 being reported by the province today-one of which is on board a ship anchored in Conception Bay. One of the new cases in the province is in the Eastern Health regi...
May 03, 2021
