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Election Day in Canada
Canadians are heading to the polls today to choose the next government. Seven seats are up for grabs in Newfoundland and Labrador, all of which are currently held by Liberal members. The most interest...
Oct 21, 2019
Around 10% of Your Power Bill is a Subsidy for Off-the-Grid Costs Warn Wells, Browne
It's the 64-million-dollar question. Concerns are being raised about a provincial government social policy subsidy which, for the most part, is buried in our light bills. It's an approximate 10 per ce...
Oct 21, 2019
Danny Williams to Undergo Second Open Heart Surgery
Former Premier Danny Williams will undergo open heart surgery at an undisclosed location on Tuesday. A family member told VOCM that "during a recent annual check up, it was discovered that Danny has a...
Oct 21, 2019
Distressed Sail Boat Now Safely Under Tow Back to St. John's
A 60-foot sail boat that ran into trouble around 140 nautical miles off St. John's is now safely under tow by the Coast Guard and headed back to port. Lieutenant Commander, Brian Owens of the Joint Re...
Oct 20, 2019
Labrador City Woman No Longer the 'Queen of Quick Fixes'
A Labrador City woman, who calls herself the "queen of quick fixes," says she was sick of wasting her life. Catherine Stone is this year's TOPS Queen of Newfoundland and Labrador after she lost 113 po...
Oct 20, 2019
Dire Need For Foster Homes in NL: Foster Families Association
Foster homes are still needed across the province to ensure that no child or group of siblings who suddenly find themselves in care are left waiting for a place to stay. October is Foster Families Mon...
Oct 20, 2019
Mayor of Lewisporte Addresses Concerns Over Proposed Gasification Facility
The Mayor of Lewisporte says it's wait and see when it comes to a gasification facility proposed for the town. Betty Clarke was responding to some of the criticism leveled against the town and Synergy...
Oct 20, 2019
English School District to Introduce Hazing Prevention Program
The English School District is introducing a Hazing Prevention program in schools across the province. Chair of the district's Board of Trustees Goronwy Price says the program is on the leading edge i...
Oct 20, 2019
Years Old Oil Spill at St. Francis of Assissi Still Not Addressed: Former Mayor
The former Mayor of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove is looking for answers about plans to remediate an oil spill at St. Francis of Assissi. John Kennedy says an oil spill was discovered a few years ag...
Oct 20, 2019 Via Google Maps
Marlies Assign Defenceman Alex Gudbranson to Growlers
A Kelly Cup champion with the Newfoundland Growlers last season is making his way back to the rock. The Toronto Marlies of the AHL assigned defenceman Alex Gudbranson to the Growlers. The 25-year-old ...
Oct 20, 2019 Via @TorontoMarlies on Twitter
