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Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip Dies at 99
Flags have been lowered to half-mast at provincial government buildings across Newfoundland and Labrador to mark the passing of Prince Philip. The Queen's husband passed away this morning at Windsor C...
Apr 09, 2021
Rowing Returns, But No Decision Yet on Royal St. John's Regatta
Rowing is returning to Quidi Vidi Lake, but there are no decisions just yet on whether or not the annual Royal St. John's Regatta will be going ahead with vendors on-site this August. President of the...
Apr 09, 2021
Canada-Wide Warrant Issued for Bay Roberts Man Believed to Be in Metro Region
Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of a 28-year-old man wanted on a Canada-wide parole warrant. Joshua Burton who is from Bay Roberts was issued the warrant a little over a week ago. Th...
Apr 09, 2021
Coast Guard Ships Returning to Twillingate and Old Perlican Mid-Month Following Maintenance
The Coast Guard ships Conception Bay and Sacred Bay are due to complete planned maintenance by mid-month when they are scheduled to return to their stations in Twillingate and Old Perlican respectivel...
Apr 09, 2021 (Canadian Coast Guard Ship Conception Bay)
Bay St. George RCMP Kept Busy with Multiple Traffic Violations Including Impaired Drivers
Bay St. George RCMP have had a busy start to their week, impounding five vehicles for a number of traffic violations. The first incident unfolded on Sunday morning. Police received a tip of a possible...
Apr 09, 2021
Premier Defending Size and Make Up of New Cabinet
Premier Andrew Furey is defending the size and make-up of his first majority government cabinet. Furey's inner circle has grown from 14 to 16 members, and also includes two more women for a total of f...
Apr 09, 2021
"The Election Should Have Been Delayed" says Former Elections NL Worker
A former Elections NL worker believes the provincial election should have been delayed due to hasty decisions made once the province moved into Alert Level 5. The former employee contacted VOCM News o...
Apr 09, 2021 (Photo: Google Maps)
Fix Elections Act First Task for New Justice Minister John Hogan
It'll be a few days before the new cabinet ministers get their mandate letters. Except for Justice Minister John Hogan, who got his marching orders minutes after being sworn in yesterday-and it's fair...
Apr 09, 2021 (Photo: John Hogan Twitter)
Former CHRS Chair Fearful New ATV Trail Could Jeopardize Heritage Status of Main River
A former chair of the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board is fearful that one of the province's two designated Canadian Heritage Rivers could lose that recognition thanks to the approved construction of an...
Apr 08, 2021 (Photo via Gov of NL.)
Decision on Expanding Bubble to French Territory Must Come from Ottawa, say Officials
Provincial officials say any decision to open up to St. Pierre et Miquelon would have to be at the federal level. The French territory recently wrote a letter requesting to join the Atlantic Bubble. B...
Apr 08, 2021 (Photo: newfoundlandlabrador.com)
