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Canada's Premiers Seeking PM's Involvement in Regular Council of the Federation Meetings
Canada's premiers have written Prime Minister Mark Carney seeking his involvement in regular meetings of the Council of the Federation "in the best interest of the country." Citing the significant cha...
Nov 13, 2025
Court Hears from Victims Deceived, Used and Sexually Abused by Markus Hicks
Disgraced volleyball coach and teacher Markus Hicks came face to face today with the young student athletes he deceived, used and sexually abused. Three of the half dozen victims chose to read their i...
Nov 13, 2025 Markus Hicks being led into the courtroom, November 13, 2025 (VOCM News)
South Coast Cod Stocks Still in Critical Zone According to DFO
The south coast cod stock is not doing so well. Despite a rebuilding plan adopted in 2024, it is still in the critical zone. The stock size is smaller than scientists previously thought. The ecosystem...
Nov 13, 2025 3Ps Atlantic Cod Stock Assessment (DFO)
More Wet, Windy Weather Coming for Eastern Newfoundland, Snow in the West and Southern Labrador
More rain and wind is headed toward the eastern portion of the island in two separate waves - one this afternoon and through this evening and another coming tomorrow. Environment Canada meteorologist ...
Nov 13, 2025 Satellite imagery via Environment Canada
24-Hour Radiothon in Support of Daffodil Place Underway on VOCM
VOCM and the Canadian Cancer Society are pulling an all-nighter in support of Daffodil Place. The initiative is known as the Home for the Night fundraiser - a 24-hour radiothon in support of the facil...
Nov 13, 2025 (VOCM News)
Dwight Ball Appointed as Chair of Canada Development Investment Corporation Board of Directors
Former Premier Dwight Ball has been appointed ac Chair of the board of directors of the Canada Development Investment Corporation. Federal Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne yesterday announ...
Nov 13, 2025 Dwight Ball was elected as the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2015.
Hogan Questions Why External Advisor is Speaking on Behalf of Premier's Office
Opposition Leader John Hogan is wondering why external advisor Steve Outhouse is speaking on behalf of the Premier's Office when Premier Tony Wakeham previously indicated that Outhouse will have no sa...
Nov 13, 2025 Steve Outhouse (via LinkedIn)
Donations Now Accepted for Annual 'Block a Jiffy' Christmas Fundraiser
Jiffy Cabs has launched its annual Block a Jiffy Fundraiser in support of the Salvation Army. Salvation Army Major Pam Goodyear says this year, many families in Newfoundland and Labrador are facing an...
Nov 13, 2025 (VOCM News)
Cabinet Minister Shutting Down Personal Facebook to Protect Constituents' Personal Info
Another government minister is deleting his personal Facebook feed, but says it's due to an influx of personal messages posted to his messenger account from constituents and others that may leave them...
Nov 13, 2025 (Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans MHA Chris Tibbs.)
CNA Hosting Open House Events at All Campuses Today
The College of the North Atlantic is opening its doors today to give prospective students a taste of what the college is like. As part of 'CNA Day,' open houses, which are at all of the college's camp...
Nov 13, 2025 (College of the North Atlantic)
