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Premier, Innu Leaders Sign Agreement to Address Concerns of Institutional Racism in Government
The Innu Nation and provincial government have reached an agreement which seeks to address concerns of institutional racism in Newfoundland and Labrador. Innu leaders from Sheshatshiu and Natuashish m...
Sep 16, 2019 (Photo courtesy Peter Penashue via Twitter.)
HVAC, Slide Repairs at Paul Reynolds Centre Come with $935k Price Tag
Some light is being shed on the problems that have been plaguing the Paul Reynolds Community Centre over the last number of years. Last Wednesday city council approved a bid from Newfound Mechanical L...
Sep 16, 2019
Demonstration Calls for Perry Trimper to Resign as MHA
Over a dozen protesters gathered outside the constituency office of Lake Melville MHA Perry Trimper today, calling for his complete resignation. Signs were posted on the office and held in the hands o...
Sep 16, 2019 (Photo courtesy Jacinda Beals via Twitter.)
Counsel Contends Douglas Snelgrove's Suspension Without Pay is 'Unreasonable'
The lawyer representing Douglas Snelgrove is arguing that his client's suspension from the RNC without pay is "unreasonable" and should be reconsidered. John Drover made his arguments in court today a...
Sep 16, 2019 (File photo.)
TCH Near Avondale Expected to Re-open Tomorrow, but Slowdowns Still Ahead: Minister Crocker
Minister of Transportation, Steve Crocker says drivers should expect more delays westbound near Avondale this evening as commuters make their way back out of the city. However, things should start ret...
Sep 16, 2019
Man Caught Driving 185 km/h with Open Alcohol in Vehicle
A man driving late at night at almost twice the speed limit and with open liquor at his side has been nabbed by RCMP. Police spotted the vehicle on the TCH near the Witless Bay Line on the weekend. It...
Sep 16, 2019
Roncalli Students Make the Most of Traffic Backlogs Caused by Highway Construction
Two enterprising students took advantage of the gridlock in Holyrood Harbour Main and Avondale on the weekend. Roncalli students James Howse and Colleen Giovaninni went out last week, stocked up on th...
Sep 16, 2019
City, Growlers Halt News Conferences as Mile One Lease Talks Continue
It appears that cooler heads may have prevailed in the dispute between the City of St. John's and its two professional sports teams. A news conference called by St. John's Mayor Danny Breen for this a...
Sep 16, 2019
VOCM Cares Teams Up with the Huffin Puffin Marathon to Bring Coats for Kids
With fall coming on and winter not far behind, not everyone in our community has warm enough clothes to get them through the cold weather. VOCM Cares begins its Coats for Kids Campaign tomorrow, and t...
Sep 16, 2019
Battle of Britain Memorial: Remembering So Much Owed By So Many to So Few
2019 marks 79 years since the Nazi war machine was stopped dead in the air to crash against the shores of Great Britain. The Battle of Britain was the first major campaign fought entirely by air force...
Sep 16, 2019
