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MUN Streamlines Process for Welcoming International Students
The process involving international students coming into the province to study at Memorial University has been more streamlined. International students have been able to come in to attend university t...
Oct 29, 2020
Initiative Helps Equip Young Hockey Players Through Boys and Girls Clubs
Many young hockey players across the province will have a stick to put to the ice this year thanks to a national initiative. Boys and Girls Clubs across the province have partnered with the NHL, the P...
Oct 29, 2020
RNC Make Arrest Following Assault in Downtown St. John's
A 48-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a 50-year-old woman was taken to hospital with injuries following a reported disturbance in the downtown Wednesday night. RNC were called to the a...
Oct 29, 2020
Steve Denty Resigns as Hospitality NL Chair, Seeking Liberal Nomination in Terra Nova
The Chair of Hospitality NL has tendered his resignation to seek the Liberal nomination in Terra Nova in anticipation of the next provincial election. Steve Denty, originally from Clarenville, is putt...
Oct 29, 2020 (File photo, Steve Denty.)
Radiothon Raises Over $77,000 for Discovery Health Care Foundation
Nearly $80,000 has been raised for healthcare initiatives in the Clarenville and Bonavista area. The Discovery Health Care Foundation radiothon was held earlier today in partnership with VOCM Cares. I...
Oct 29, 2020 (Dr G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital auxiliary donates $5,000 to the radiothon. Left to right: Dianne Carberry, Pauline Tarrant, Jessie Reid.)
Long-Time MHA Kevin Parsons Will Not Seek Re-election
The long-time member for Cape St. Francis gave an emotional swan song in the House of Assembly today. Kevin Parsons was first elected as the PC member for the district in a by-election in 2008. Parson...
Oct 29, 2020 (File photo.)
Joanne Thompson Steps Forward for Federal Liberal Nod in St. John's-East
The former Executive Director of the Gathering Place has formally filed her papers to seek the Liberal nomination in the federal riding of St. John's East. Joanne Thompson made the announcement on VOC...
Oct 29, 2020 (File photo.)
No New Cases, No New Recoveries as NL COVID Numbers Remain Stable
There's no change in the province's COVID-19 numbers today. The Department of Health and Community Services says there are no new cases since yesterday's update. There are four known active cases, wit...
Oct 29, 2020
New Rule on Winter Parking in St. John's
The City of St. John's is changing one of the rules when it comes to getting vehicles off the street after a snowfall. Currently, vehicles have to be off the street during the weather event, but this ...
Oct 29, 2020 File photo (VOCM)
2020 ATV Program Coming to an End Saturday
A program in the city of Corner Brook that allows ATV use on some roadways is coming to an end this weekend. The 2020 ATV Program allows riders to use their machines on some roadways in the town. The ...
Oct 29, 2020 (Photo: City of Corner Brook Youtube)
