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Crosbie Calls for Answers on Missed Deadline for Capping of Muskrat Falls Reservoir
Opposition Leader Ches Crosbie says the Premier has to explain how the so-called "miscommunication" on wetland capping at Muskrat Falls occurred on his watch. Crosbie says Andrew Parsons was the Minis...
Aug 13, 2019 (Photo courtesy Nalcor.)
New Coast Guard Atlantic Regional HQ Officially Opens in St. John's
Construction of the new Coast Guard Atlantic Regional Headquarters has been completed on Southside Road in St. John's. The new headquarters will also house the new Marine Rescue Sub-Centre. Some 200 e...
Aug 13, 2019
Sudden Death of 17-Year-Old Under Investigation
The RNC is working with the Chief Medical Examiner's Office to determine the cause of death of a young person in the capital city over the weekend. Police were called to assist paramedics in the east ...
Aug 13, 2019
Eastern Health Extends Contract of CEO David Diamond
Eastern Health's Board of Trustees has extended CEO David Diamond's contract for another two years. The contract will run from January of 2020 to the end of December, 2021. Diamond took over as Presid...
Aug 13, 2019
Botwood Resident Cautions Others After Bear Sighting in Town
A resident of Botwood is warning others about a recent bear sighting in the town. A caller to the VOCM Newsroom says he saw a fairly large bear in the area of Wireless Road. He's urging people to take...
Aug 13, 2019 (File photo)
Family of Deaf Student Taking English School District to Human Rights Hearing
A family in Portugal Cove-St. Philips taking on the English School District in a Formal Human Rights Hearing with the education of their son, and many others, hanging in the balance. Todd Churchill (a...
Aug 13, 2019 Carter Churchill is shown in this 2019 file photo.
Significant Outbreak of Kennel Cough Hits Province
The president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Veterinarian Medical Association says the province is experiencing a significant outbreak of kennel cough this year. Kennel cough is a highly contagious ...
Aug 13, 2019
Our Lady Peace Playing Iceberg Alley Performance Tent September 20
One of the top rock bands in Canada is returning to St. John's. Our Lady Peace will be at the Iceberg Alley Tent in Pleasantville September 20. Organizer Shawn Basha made the announcement on the VOCM ...
Aug 13, 2019
Town says ATV Bylaw on the Line Should Illegal, Dangerous Activity Continue in Hermitage-Sandyville
The town of Hermitage-Sandyville says the RCMP may soon be putting their foot down on illegal ATV riding in the community. In a post to the town's Facebook page, they say they have received numerous r...
Aug 13, 2019
Burin Chamber of Commerce Looks to Help with Marystown Shipyard Deal
The Burin Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is trying to help get the sale of the Marystown Shipyard "out of limbo." Businessman Paul Antle is hoping to develop the former shipyard property into an aquacu...
Aug 13, 2019
