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Oil Exploration Off Newfoundland Takes Another Hit
Response to the call for bids for offshore oil and gas lands was minimal, which is a stark contrast from just a few years ago. Out of 17 possible bids, the C-NLOPB says only one successful bid was rec...
Nov 05, 2020
Government to Pass Pension Legislation Before HOA Adjourns for Christmas
The House of Assembly is set to adjourn today for the Christmas break but MHAs will likely return for at least one day to deal with the unlocking of some types of pensions. Service NL Minister Sarah S...
Nov 05, 2020
Energy Minister Cautious as Come By Chance Deal in Early Stages
Energy Minister Andrew Parsons is choosing his words carefully following news of an offer to purchase the Come By Chance oil refinery. Origin International confirmed yesterday it has made an offer to ...
Nov 05, 2020
Government Working Through Backlog in Residential Tenancies Board Hearings
The government says it's working through delays with hearings before the Residential Tenancies Board. PC Service NL critic Loyola O'Driscoll says some people have been waiting up to four months to hav...
Nov 05, 2020 (Minister of Digital Government and Service NL, Sarah Stoodley.)
Offer for Come By Chance Refinery Prompts Cautious Optimism from Government
The provincial government is expressing cautious optimism with news of an offer to purchase the Come By Chance oil refinery. Origin International has confirmed it has made an offer to buy the refinery...
Nov 04, 2020
Police Seek Info After Heavy Equipment Vandalized in Grand Falls-Windsor
Police are scratching their heads trying to figure out the message behind vandalism to heavy equipment in Grand Falls-Windsor which involves three initials being spray-painted on the equipment. RCMP s...
Nov 04, 2020
Radiothon Brings in Over $194,000 for Kids Eat Smart Foundation
Breakfast clubs look a little different in our schools this year, but the objective to fill young bellies got a shot in the arm with the Kids Eat Smart Radiothon on VOCM this morning. VOCM Cares teame...
Nov 04, 2020
Origin International Makes Formal Bid for Come By Chance Oil Refinery
Some positive news today regarding the future of the Come By Chance oil refinery. VOCM News has learned that Origin has made an offer to Silverpeak for all assets related to the Come By Chance refiner...
Nov 04, 2020
One New Case of COVID-19 in Province
The province is reporting one new confirmed case of COVID-19. The travel-related case involves a man in his 50s in the Central Health region. The man has been self-isolating since returning to the pro...
Nov 04, 2020
Privacy Commissioner Releases Report on Fisheries Department Response Time
It's been a long time coming, but the Information and Privacy Commissioner has finally released the results of his audit on Access to Information timelines related to former Fisheries and Land Resourc...
Nov 04, 2020 (File Photo)
