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Minister Fields Barrage of Questions as Opposition Tackles Roadwork, Infrastructure
Minister of Transportation and Works, Steve Crocker got a workout in Question Period this afternoon, fielding numerous questions about roadwork and infrastructure across the province. Transportation C...
Nov 21, 2019
Fortis CFO Jocelyn Perry Named One of Canada's Most Powerful Women
A local business leader is among a prestigious group being recognized this evening in Toronto. Jocelyn Perry is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer with Fortis. She is one of 100 ...
Nov 21, 2019 (Photo by David Howells, courtesy Fortis.)
Search Underway for Suspect in Mount Pearl Armed Robbery
RNC have released the image of a man suspected of being involved in an armed robbery in Mount Pearl earlier this month. Police say a man entered the Barbour Drive convenience store at around 7:45 a.m....
Nov 21, 2019
Venerable Arts Figure Andy Jones Inducted Into Order of Canada
St. John's actor, comedian, and staple of the arts community, Andy Jones was among 39 people invested into the Order of Canada today in Ottawa. Jones stood before Governor General Julie Payette, as hi...
Nov 21, 2019 (Photo via Governor General of Canada.)
Ragged Beach Conflict Continues in Witless Bay and House of Assembly
"Once the beach is gone, it is gone." That from NDP MHA Jim Dinn on work underway at Ragged Beach in Witless Bay. Protesters gathered at the site this morning, along with contractors and RCMP. The NDP...
Nov 21, 2019 (Photo by Bonnie James via Facebook.)
Marine Institute Reaches Agreement to Review South Coast Salmon Die-Off
The Marine Institute has reached an agreement with the provincial fisheries department to conduct a review of the deaths of about 2.6-million farmed salmon off the south coast earlier this year. The M...
Nov 21, 2019 (Photo courtesy Atlantic Salmon Federation.)
Schools Have Major Role to Play in Addressing Homophobia, Transphobia: Advocate
Homophobia and transphobia remain rampant in some schools in the province. That's according to Sue Rose, a local human rights educational advocate. She was responding to recent events involving the bu...
Nov 21, 2019
John Mann, Spirit of the West Frontman, Mentor and Friend, Remembered by Alan Doyle
As the music industry mourns the loss of John Mann, one local musician says the Spirit of The West frontman had a huge influence, not only on him, but on his former band. Alan Doyle told the VOCM Morn...
Nov 21, 2019 Courtesy Alan Doyle
As Churches Embrace Marriage Equality, More People Consider Revisiting Their Faith
The first ever same sex marriage ceremony held earlier this month in the historic Anglican Cathedral of St. John The Baptist has had an unexpected positive spin off. Brenda Halley and Susan Green have...
Nov 21, 2019 (Photo by Wanita Bates.)
Government Can't Use Public Sector to Balance the Books: NAPE
The President of NAPE is unapologetic for vowing to fight for his membership. Jerry Earle recently told union members he will not stand for the status quo and balance the budget on the backs of worker...
Nov 21, 2019 (Jerry Earle, file photo.)
