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"Dorian Didn't Disappoint" says Environment Canada

"Dorian didn't disappoint." That from Environment Canada Meterologist Rob Carroll at the Gander weather office. It will still be a breezy day for most parts of the island as Dorian tapers off. As of 1...

We've Squid Enough For All: Scientists Wonder at Explosion in Squid Population

Scientists and researchers all along the east coast of North America are scratching their heads over a sudden explosion in the local squid population. All along the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador,...

Finding a New Direct Flight to Europe 'Vital' for Province says St. John's Mayor

The Mayor of St. John's says re-establishing a direct air link to Europe is absolutely vital for the province. Danny Breen recently traveled to Aberdeen, Scotland to attend a couple of conferences. He...

Road Closed Due To Fire in Corner Brook

A fire at a business late Sunday night forced the closure of a busy road in Corner Brook for a few hours. A blaze broke out at OK Tire on Humber Road just after 10:00 p.m. The City closed Humber Road ...

Rapid Shift From Offshore Operators to Other Energy Sources, says Danny Breen

The Mayor of St. John's says there has been a significant and rapid shift among of offshore operators toward other sources of energy. Danny Breen was among the delegates to the World Energy Cities Par...

Richard Duggan Sep 08, 2019 (File photo)

Firefighters Lobbying to Improve Fire Safety in Homes

Firefighters say house fires are burning hotter and faster than they were only two decades ago and they want action to ensure the safety of both residents and those fighting the fire. The amount of ti...

Richard Duggan Sep 08, 2019

Feds Tout Funding of Innu Communities Amid Criticism

The Liberal MP for Labrador says the federal government has pumped nearly $30-million into Innu communities in the last year. Yvonne Jones was responding to criticism leveled against her and the feder...

Richard Duggan Sep 08, 2019 Yvonne Jones (VOCM File Photo)

UPDATE: Multiple Power Outages Reported on West Coast, Central

Newfoundland Power is investigating a number of power outages across the province. An updated interactive map of outages can be found at Newfoundland Power and Hydro NL. Deer Lake was one of the towns...

Richard Duggan Sep 08, 2019

Focus on Parking Affecting Historic Fabric of Downtown St. John's: Heritage Foundation

Parking has long been an issue in the capital city's downtown, but one heritage expert says a recent focus on parking is affecting the historic fabric of the area. The Executive Director of the provin...

Richard Duggan Sep 08, 2019 Harbour Drive will be one of the locations of the pilot project.

Booby Prize a Good Thing for St. John's Birders

Newfoundland has seen its share of rare birds in recent months but one special bird has avid birdwatchers feeling as if they've won the jackpot. A brown booby, a seabird common in equatorial waters, h...