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War of Words Between Processors and Inshore Harvesters Heats Up
The FFAW is fed up with attempts by processors to strong-arm the inshore fishery. President Keith Sullivan didn't mince any words in his assessment of an incident last week that saw processors refusin...
Aug 23, 2019
Employers, Status of Women's Council, on Tackling the Problem of Stopping Harassment
The St. John's Status of Women's Council has heard from young women about harassment first brought to light earlier this week. VOCM News first revealed that cashiers at a Mount Pearl grocery story wer...
Aug 23, 2019 (Stock image.)
Talk to Your Kids about Back to School Stress, Suggests Psychologist
Kids are heading back to school in just over a week and while it's an exciting time for many, for others it may cause anxiety. Psychologist, Dr. Janine Hubbard says it's important to talk with your ch...
Aug 23, 2019
Driver Caught Doubling Speed Limit on Burin
A lead-footed driver found themselves in a heap of trouble this week, after police caught them speeding at nearly twice the limit. On Wednesday, Burin Peninsula RCMP hit the highway following reports ...
Aug 23, 2019
Parsons says Calls for AG Investigation into Reservoir Caps Just Mudslinging
Justice Minister Andrew Parsons is accusing Opposition Leader Ches Crosbie of slinging mud on the matter of wetland capping at Muskrat Falls. Crosbie this week called on the Auditor General to investi...
Aug 23, 2019 (File photo: Andrew Parsons)
Fire Crews Douse Burning Armoured Truck Downtown
Police are investigating after an armoured truck burst into flame early this morning in downtown St. John's. St. John's Regional Fire Department was on the scene around 4:00 a.m. at a burning Brinks T...
Aug 23, 2019
Coast Guard Opens New Search and Rescue Station in Old Perlican
The Canadian Coast Guard now has a new search and rescue station in Old Perlican. It's one of three new locations around the island from where search and rescue craft can be launched in case of emerge...
Aug 22, 2019
Two Fish Processors Accuse FFAW of Spreading Misinformation
Two local fish processors are speaking out against what they're calling misinformation being spread in the media by the FFAW about them. Ocean Choice International and Icewater Seafoods say they have ...
Aug 22, 2019
Retirement, Travel and a New Shed: Paradise Couple has Big Plans for Lotto Win
Travel is on the mind of a Paradise couple, but their long-term plans are retirement after taking home a major lottery win. Bob and Mary Lou Lambert picked up their Set for Life grand prize this after...
Aug 22, 2019
First Public Parking Lot in Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove to Help With Influx of Tourists
The Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove is getting its first paved public parking lot. The town has seen a huge influx in tourism in recent years and parking on its narrow streets has proven a growing p...
Aug 22, 2019
