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Activists Claiming Link Between Animal Agriculture and Pandemics Hold Demonstration in St. John's
A demonstration was held outside Colonial Building in St. John's earlier today as a group of activists raise concerns over what they say is the link between the consumption of animal products and pand...
May 01, 2021 Screenshot taken from the Eating Animals Causes Pandemics Facebook page.
Metro RNC Locate Missing Boy
The RNC has confirmed for VOCM News that the young St. John's boy they were looking for has been found. They 13-year-old was reported missing after last being seen at about 3:00 yesterday afternoon in...
May 01, 2021
Deep Dive into MUN's "Lavish Spending" Needed Before Addressing Tuition Freeze: Education Critic
The education critic for the official opposition says Memorial University must take an inward look at spending before a tuition freeze is lifted. Barry Petten was responding to the long-awaited report...
May 01, 2021 (File photo Barry Petten)
Alzheimer's Society Kicks Off Annual Walk Fundraising Campaign
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's kicks off today. The Alzheimer's Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is holding their annual walk for the month of May. This year, because of the pandemi...
May 01, 2021 Via Alzheimer's Society of Newfoundland and Labrador on Facebook.
Auditor General Recommends System to Track Road Complaints and Action Taken
Government fields thousands of opinions on road conditions each year but you just may be whistling dixie as there is no tracking mechanism in place despite recommendations from the Auditor General fou...
May 01, 2021
"That is Unconscionable": Jack Harris Blasts Federal Government for Expiration of Offshore Regulations
The MP for St. John's East has expressed concern in the House of Commons this week over Bill S-3. The NDP's Jack Harris says he is worried that government is letting offshore health and safety regulat...
May 01, 2021 (File photo.)
Bell Island RCMP Investigating After Dog Found Chewing on Bread Stuffed with Glass and Utility Blades
RCMP are investigating after a Bell Island resident made a disturbing discovery last week. Police received a call on April 27 from a resident of Basha's Lane after they found their dog chewing on a pi...
May 01, 2021
Man and Child Escape Through Upstairs Window During House Fire in St. John's
Some tense moments for first responders at a house fire in St. John's last night following reports of people trapped inside the home. Just after 8 p.m. St. John's Regional responded to reports of a fi...
May 01, 2021
Suncor Preparing for Future of Terra Nova FPSO, but Vessel's Fate Remains Uncertain
Suncor is making preparations for the future of the Terra Nova FPSO, but it remains to be seen whether the vessel will return to the NL offshore. On Friday, Noia posted expressions of interest relatin...
Apr 30, 2021 (File photo of Terra Nova FPSO.)
NL Reports 8 Newly Confirmed Cases of COVID-19, 3 Presumptive Positives
There are eight new cases of COVID-19 reported in the province today, and another three presumptive positive cases. Among the confirmed cases, three each are in Eastern and Central Health and two are ...
Apr 30, 2021
