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CMHA-NL Radiothon for Mental Health Today
The Canadian Mental Health Association - Newfoundland and Labrador's Radiothon for Mental Health is happening today on VOCM. The half-day broadcast will hear from mental health professionals and servi...
Mar 03, 2021
Port Aux Basques Man Caught Speeding Over 151 Km/h on TCH
A 56-year-old Port Aux Basques man is in trouble with the law after he was caught driving at over 151 km/h on the Trans-Canada. On Sunday, shortly before 4 p.m., police noticed a vehicle traveling at ...
Mar 03, 2021
Privacy Commissioner Orders City of St. John's to Release Records Following Complaint
The Privacy Commissioner has ordered the City of St. John's to release all records requested through an Access to Information request relating to St. John's Sports and Entertainment and Mile One Centr...
Mar 03, 2021
St. Anthony COVID Testing Site Extended Until Today
Due to weather conditions yesterday, Labrador-Grenfell Health is extending its drive-through testing site in St. Anthony following a positive COVID-19 test of a healthcare worker at the Charles S. Cur...
Mar 03, 2021 (File photo.)
Unions Knew Plan and Were Consulted With in Healthcare Cost-Cutting Contract: Haggie
Health Minister John Haggie says retaining a US-based company to help hospitals and long-term care homes run better is a win-win for staff and patients. CBC reported the contract with Change Healthcar...
Mar 03, 2021 (File photo.)
Fallen Trees and Icy Lines, Crews Working to Restore Power in Central
Today's winter storm wreaked havoc with the electrical grid across parts of the province today, knocking out power to thousands. As the storm rolled across the island, power crews set out to mend the ...
Mar 02, 2021
Deer Lake Airport Receives International Health Accreditation
Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF) has received global recognition for its health and safety measures, implemented in response to COVID-19, from the Airports Council International. The airport authority...
Mar 02, 2021 (Image courtesy Deer Lake Airport.)
CUPE Questions Incentivized Cost-Cutting Contract Targeting Healthcare in NL
News that the four regional health boards quietly signed a contract with an American company last year to help hospitals and long-term care homes run more efficiently is causing a stir in health care ...
Mar 02, 2021 (File photo.)
38 New Recoveries, 5 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in NL
There are five new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the province today. Four of those are in the Eastern Health Region; One case is in their 40s, another in their 50s, and two are above the age of 70. The ...
Mar 02, 2021 (File photo)
ECMA Releases List of Nominees for 2021 Awards; Stingray NL Secures Three Nods
The East Coast Music Association released their 2021 award nominations this morning and Stingray Radio has been well represented garnering three nominations. VOCM along with its sister-station KIXX Co...
Mar 02, 2021
