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OCI Expresses Interest in Possible CBS Development
Ocean Choice International is in the early stages of a proposed development off Terminal Road in the Long Pond area of Conception Bay South. The proposal could see the development of new land, a 90-me...
Sep 03, 2020
Opposition Questions Higher Cost of Successful Bid on Mental Health Facility Contract
The transportation and works critic wants answers as to why the provincial government is spending nearly $40-million more for a new mental health facility. Barry Petten is raising questions about how ...
Sep 03, 2020
Air Canada Disallows Masks with Exhalation Valves in Policy Adjustment
Air Canada says face masks with exhalation valves will not be considered as acceptable face coverings on the airline. The carrier issued an advisory this week indicating that masks with exhalation val...
Sep 03, 2020
Premier Appoints Moya Greene as Chair of Economic Recovery Team
Premier Andrew Furey has appointed a prominent businesswoman from this province to lead his team on economic recovery. As Chair, Dame Moya Greene will help recruit others to the Premier's team, as wel...
Sep 03, 2020
Dominion Tells Workers Not to Expect Improved Offer, Union Challenges Assertion
Dominion is telling workers that the strike will not result in an improved offer. Workers have been on the picket lines for almost two weeks. Striking Unifor members received a letter from the employe...
Sep 03, 2020
Privacy Commissioner says Town Overstepped Role in Disclosing Travel Information of Residents
The province's information and privacy commissioner is recommending that the town of Howley review its social medial policies after the travel and isolation plans of two people were disclosed on Faceb...
Sep 03, 2020 (VOCM News File photo)
Nalcor Contains Turbine Oil Released Near Muskrat Falls Powerhouse
A sheen, caused by the release of turbine oil, that was reported near the Muskrat Falls powerhouse has been contained to a small area in the tailrace channel. Nalcor Energy issued a release Wednesday ...
Sep 03, 2020 (Image depicting the location of the sheen, courtesy Nalcor.)
Officials Investigate Sudden Death on New Pennywell Road
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is working with the Chief Medical Examiner's Office to determine the cause of a sudden death at a home in St. John's on the weekend. Police had been at the scene on...
Sep 03, 2020
Fuel Prices Remain Steady
The price is decreasing this week for all fuels with the exception of propane. Gas is down by 0.8 cents per litre. Diesel on the island has decreased by 0.3 cents, while in Labrador it's down by 1.1 c...
Sep 03, 2020
Premier, Minister to Unveil More Safety Measures for Return to School
The provincial government says it will announce a number of measures Thursday toward ensuring a safe return to school next week. Premier Andrew Furey and Education Minister Tom Osborne will make the a...
Sep 02, 2020
