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A Pardon for Pot Conviction May Not Be Enough to Cross Border Without Issues
Those who have received pardons from the Canadian government for simple pot possession may still run into problems when crossing the border. New federal legislation came into effect last week, simplif...
Aug 05, 2019
Parts of Island Under "Extreme Risk" of Forest Fire
The forest fire hazard map shows parts of the province are under extreme risk, including the eastern half. The St. John's-Metro area well as Clarenville and the Burin Peninsula all show a high warning...
Aug 05, 2019
Wells Slams Fortis, NF Power for Not Speaking Out About Muskrat Falls in 2012
A former chair of the Public Utilities Board is critical of Newfoundland Power and its parent company for not speaking out against the Muskrat Falls project when doing so may have, at the very least, ...
Aug 05, 2019 (Muskrat Falls Generation Facility, June 2019. Photo courtesy Nalcor.)
Bonfire in Support of Ragged Beach Postponed Due to Pufflings
A bonfire on Ragged Beach scheduled for today by concerned citizens of Witless Bay has been postponed due to the presence of puffins. Fledgling season is upon the puffins, where baby puffins, also kno...
Aug 05, 2019
Former Volkswagen-Only Car Show Now Featuring All European Makes
The former Dub Show, a car show that featured mainly Volkswagen, has undergone a rebranding. The new Euro Union isn't just about Volkswagen anymore, all cars of European make are now featured. Over on...
Aug 04, 2019
Fogo Island Pride Week Begins Tomorrow
Fogo Island is gearing up for Pride Week celebrations starting tomorrow. Events will be carried out by Fogo Island Pride, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to members of the Que...
Aug 04, 2019
First Ever Shameless Strut to Happen in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
The Mokami Status of Women Council in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is hosting its very first Shameless Strut, an event aimed at bringing an end to rape culture, victim blaming and the shaming of sexual assa...
Aug 04, 2019
SJRFD Reminds About Camp Fire Safety
It can only take a second for a cozy fire to burst into a blazing inferno. That's from St. John's Regional Fire Department. The department says it is important for people to practice safety when enjoy...
Aug 04, 2019 (File photo)
TCH Near Terra Nova Re-Opened Following Collision
The Trans Canada Highway near Terra Nova has re-opened following a collision just west of Charlottetown. Both directions of traffic are flowing. There is no word on injuries. VOCM News is tracking the...
Aug 04, 2019
Group Sessions Offered for People with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can have wide-ranging impacts and a local researcher is looking at ways that group sessions can help. Anne Griffin is an audiologist and research lab associate with Memorial University's ...
Aug 04, 2019
