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‘Heart Garden’ Pays Tribute To Victims, Survivors Of Residential Schools
The province's first ever heart garden was unveiled earlier today at Government House. The garden is a tribute to everyone who was affected by the residential school system, from those who survived to...
Jun 24, 2019
Province To Accept Online Submissions On Democratic Reform
An online portal is coming for people to share their thoughts on democratic reform. Justice Minister Andrew Parsons provided an update on the process, first announced late last year. He says they have...
Jun 24, 2019 (File photo: Andrew Parsons)
Cohen’s Home Furnishings Celebrates A Century Of Sales
One of the province's most iconic businesses is celebrating a major milestone today. Cohen's Home Furnishings is celebrating 100 years in the community. Cohen's Home Furnishings was founded in 1919 by...
Jun 24, 2019
Warnings Issued Along West Coast As Heavy Rain Forecast For NL
The western half of the island is in for a wet start to summer, as heavy rain is forecast to continue from tonight through Saturday night. Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings along the Wes...
Jun 24, 2019
American Magician With NL Roots Wraps Up Trip To The Island
An American magician with Newfoundland roots has just finished up a trip to the province. Penn Jillette tweeted out early yesterday morning, "I love you Newfoundland! Goodbye for now." https://twitter...
Jun 24, 2019 (Photo via Twitter.)
Report Highlights Declines Across Canadian Bird Populations
While the federal government's latest State of Canada's Birds report has some startling numbers on bird declines across the country, it still offers some hope that things can improve. That's according...
Jun 24, 2019 (Piping Plover, courtesy Nature Conservancy of Canada.)
Minority Government Decided By Two Votes
The difference between a minority and majority government has been determined-by just two votes. The judicial process involving the scrutiny of ballots cast in the district of Labrador West turned out...
Jun 24, 2019 (The NDP caucus celebrates Jordan Brown's victory outside Supreme Court in St. John's, on June 21, 2019.)
RCMP Eagle Feather Presentation Called A Historic Event Recognizing Aboriginal Cultures Respect, Dignity
At what's being described as a historic day for the RCMP, today eagle feathers were presented to officers, a symbolic gesture but one with real-world application. Indigenous Policing Officer Brad Squi...
Jun 24, 2019
Pope Found Guilty In Second Degree Murder Of Jonathan Collins
Craig Pope has been found guilty of second degree murder in the stabbing death of 36-year-old Jonathan Collins. https://twitter.com/BenMurphyVOCM/status/1142064755731042305 The jury found that Pope wa...
Jun 24, 2019 (VOCM News)
Temperatures Miss 20 Degrees At YYT Before Start Of Summer For Only Second Time In History
St. John's International Airport has achieved an unenviable weather mark. For only the second time since weather data has been kept, the temperature failed to reach 20 degrees at YYT before the offici...
Jun 21, 2019
