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Fish Harvesters' Safety Council Encouraged by Uptake in PLBs, PFD Use
The Fish Harvesters' Safety Council is pleased with an increase in the use of personal flotation devices and personal locator beacons in the local fishing industry. The positive trend was noted at a r...
Nov 17, 2025 Alton Rumbolt, a fish harvester based in Mary's Harbour and a Personal Locator Beacon (submitted)
Heavy Rain Results in Some Flooding in the Metro Region
Heavy rain this morning resulted in some flooding on Water Street West in St. John's. Drivers were warned about standing water in the area of the Railway Coastal Museum. Ten mm of rain was in the fore...
Nov 17, 2025 Standing water on Water Street West, November 17, 2025 (VOCM News)
AI Fueling Online Shopping Scams: BMO
Artificial Intelligence is fueling a big increase in online scams. Head of Security Advisory at BMO Larry Zelvin says as more and more people seek out Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, the number o...
Nov 17, 2025
RNC Urging People to Be Mindful of Sharing Social Media Posts About Active Police Operations
Video of various police operations captured by the public and posted online pose a number of difficulties, not just for officers but for the public as well. That's according to the RNC which is urging...
Nov 17, 2025
NL Federation of Labour Holding Annual Convention
The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour is hosting its annual Constitutional Convention in St. John's this week. President Jessica McCormick says the event comes at a "critical time" for th...
Nov 17, 2025
Local Film Industry Considering Ways to Become More Environmentally Friendly
The film and television industry in Newfoundland and Labrador is considering recommendations in a new report aimed at "greening" their ways. The report, by non-profit Econext, collected information th...
Nov 17, 2025
'A New Chapter': Basilica Foundation Rebrands for the Future
The Basilica Heritage Foundation has rebranded itself as the Cathedral Basilica Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. The change also comes with a new logo, which draws inspiration from the Basilic...
Nov 17, 2025 Cathedral Basilica Foundation Newfoundland & Labrador 2025
Hogan Blames Government's Unclear Stance on MOU for NL Being Left off Ottawa's Major Projects List
Opposition Leader John Hogan says it's disappointing, but not surprising, that Newfoundland and Labrador was left out of the federal government's latest "major projects" list given Premier Tony Wakeha...
Nov 17, 2025 John Hogan (VOCM News)
Applications Open for Team NL Support Staff for 2027 Canada Winter Games
Applications are now being accepted for people who wish to help guide Newfoundland and Labrador's contingent at the 2027 Canada Winter Games. Government is looking for a Chef de Mission and an assista...
Nov 17, 2025 (VOCM News)
St. John's Hosts Annual Atlantic Premiers and New England Governors Conference
Premier Tony Wakeham is hosting the 46th annual conference of New England Governors and Atlantic Canadian Premiers today in St. John's. Wakeham will be co-chairing the event with Vermont governor Phil...
Nov 17, 2025 (via Facebook)
