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Helicopter Crash near Burgeo Sends Occupants to Hospital
Details are few, but those on board a helicopter that crashed near Burgeo on Wednesday were rescued and taken to hospital where they are reported in good condition. Members of the 103 Search and Rescu...
Nov 13, 2025 Cockpit of helicopter that crashed near Burgeo (JRCC Halifax)
Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Remains on Shutdown Awaiting Higher Water Levels
Kruger is keeping a close eye on the province's rainfall. The company shut down production at Corner Brook Pulp and Paper late last month because of extremely low water levels preventing Deer Lake Pow...
Nov 13, 2025 Corner Brook Pulp and Paper (VOCM News)
Premier Writes Andrew Furey Requesting Access to 2041 Churchill River Management Expert Panel Report
Premier Tony Wakeham has written to former premier Andrew Furey to request access to the 2041 Churchill River Management Expert Panel Report. Wakeham says that report cannot be released to him as it w...
Nov 13, 2025 Premier Tony Wakeham and former premier, Andrew Furey (VOCM News)
Quinlan 'Vindicated' After Crown Decides to Call No Evidence, and Charges Against Company Dismissed
All charges against fish processing company Quinlan, related to the alleged processing and transportation of dead snow crab, have been dismissed. The company issued a release today saying they welcome...
Nov 13, 2025 Snow crab ready for processing at Quinlan plant in Bay de Verde
Canada's Premiers Seeking PM's Involvement in Regular Council of the Federation Meetings
Canada's premiers have written Prime Minister Mark Carney seeking his involvement in regular meetings of the Council of the Federation "in the best interest of the country." Citing the significant cha...
Nov 13, 2025
Court Hears from Victims Deceived, Used and Sexually Abused by Markus Hicks
Disgraced volleyball coach and teacher Markus Hicks came face to face today with the young student athletes he deceived, used and sexually abused. Three of the half dozen victims chose to read their i...
Nov 13, 2025 Markus Hicks being led into the courtroom, November 13, 2025 (VOCM News)
South Coast Cod Stocks Still in Critical Zone According to DFO
The south coast cod stock is not doing so well. Despite a rebuilding plan adopted in 2024, it is still in the critical zone. The stock size is smaller than scientists previously thought. The ecosystem...
Nov 13, 2025 3Ps Atlantic Cod Stock Assessment (DFO)
More Wet, Windy Weather Coming for Eastern Newfoundland, Snow in the West and Southern Labrador
More rain and wind is headed toward the eastern portion of the island in two separate waves - one this afternoon and through this evening and another coming tomorrow. Environment Canada meteorologist ...
Nov 13, 2025 Satellite imagery via Environment Canada
24-Hour Radiothon in Support of Daffodil Place Underway on VOCM
VOCM and the Canadian Cancer Society are pulling an all-nighter in support of Daffodil Place. The initiative is known as the Home for the Night fundraiser - a 24-hour radiothon in support of the facil...
Nov 13, 2025 (VOCM News)
Dwight Ball Appointed as Chair of Canada Development Investment Corporation Board of Directors
Former Premier Dwight Ball has been appointed ac Chair of the board of directors of the Canada Development Investment Corporation. Federal Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne yesterday announ...
Nov 13, 2025 Dwight Ball was elected as the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2015.
