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Crosbie says Premier's Resignation Comes at 'Unfortunate Time'
The Leader of the Official Opposition congratulated and thanked Dwight Ball for his public service, before going on the attack when speaking to media about the Premier's resignation. Ches Crosbie says...
Feb 18, 2020 (File photo.)
RNC Confirm Peaceful Resolution to Situation at MUN Campus
It was a tense afternoon at Memorial University's St. John's campus, but the situation has been resolved peacefully. One person was taken into custody after unconfirmed reports that there was a man in...
Feb 18, 2020
Dog Killed After Shots Reportedly Fired at House in Wabush
A dog has been killed after gunfire at a house in Labrador West. RNC say a home on Commercial Street in Wabush was damaged by the shooting, which also caused fatal injury to a dog. No humans in the ho...
Feb 18, 2020
Health Care Workers Raise Concerns About COVID-19 Preparations in Province
The president of the Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador says most health care workers don't feel prepared should the novel Coronavirus appear in the province. Debbie Forward says on...
Feb 18, 2020
Board of Trade, Employee Advocates Look to Province for Minimum Wage Solutions
The St. John's Board of Trade is calling on the provincial government to maintain its commitment to ensure that any increase in minimum wage is linked to the federal consumer price index. Acting CEO R...
Feb 18, 2020
Trudeau Thanks Premier for His Service, While Ball says He'll Work Toward Smooth Transition
The Prime Minister is weighing in on Premier Dwight Ball's resignation. In a statement, Justin Trudeau says on behalf of the Government of Canada, he thanks Premier Ball for his service to the provinc...
Feb 18, 2020
Snowmageddon Compensation Package Still Not Forthcoming
The Opposition wants to know what's happening with a promised compensation package for wage earners affected by Snowmageddon. The capital city imposed an eight day State of Emergency, forcing the clos...
Feb 18, 2020 (File photo by Earl Noble.)
Prominent Liberals Pass on Shot at Premier's Chair
Two of the potential frontrunners for Liberal leader have already passed on contention. VOCM News confirms the province's Natural Resources Minister, Siobhan Coady will not be seeking the leadership o...
Feb 18, 2020
One in Hospital Following Home Invasion, Stabbing
One man is in hospital in Gander following an alleged home invasion and stabbing in Dover overnight. RCMP say a man forced entry into a home in the community, resulting in an altercation with the home...
Feb 18, 2020 (File photo by Earl Noble.)
Remembering the Wrecks of Truxton and Pollux 78 Years Later
Today marks a significant date in history on the Burin Peninsula, and one of the largest naval disasters in US history. On February 18, 1942 two American warships, zigzagging their way to Argentia alo...
Feb 18, 2020
