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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.
Hogan Questions Why External Advisor is Speaking on Behalf of Premier's Office
Opposition Leader John Hogan is wondering why external advisor Steve Outhouse is speaking on behalf of the Premier's Office when Premier Tony Wakeham previously indicated that Outhouse will have no sa...
Nov 13, 2025 Steve Outhouse (via LinkedIn)
Donations Now Accepted for Annual 'Block a Jiffy' Christmas Fundraiser
Jiffy Cabs has launched its annual Block a Jiffy Fundraiser in support of the Salvation Army. Salvation Army Major Pam Goodyear says this year, many families in Newfoundland and Labrador are facing an...
Nov 13, 2025 (VOCM News)
Cabinet Minister Shutting Down Personal Facebook to Protect Constituents' Personal Info
Another government minister is deleting his personal Facebook feed, but says it's due to an influx of personal messages posted to his messenger account from constituents and others that may leave them...
Nov 13, 2025 (Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans MHA Chris Tibbs.)
CNA Hosting Open House Events at All Campuses Today
The College of the North Atlantic is opening its doors today to give prospective students a taste of what the college is like. As part of 'CNA Day,' open houses, which are at all of the college's camp...
Nov 13, 2025 (College of the North Atlantic)
Bow and Stern of Baltic III Moving Independently of Each Other After Being Battered by Weather
Another storm this week, and another on the way, is cause for concern for those involved in the Baltic III salvage operations in Cedar Cove near Lark Harbour. Heavy waves and high winds that pounded t...
Nov 13, 2025 Latest images of the Baltic III following this week's storm (Canadian Coast Guard)
Canadian Red Cross Continues Work Assisting Those Impacted by Wildfires in CBN
The Canadian Red Cross says funds raised through the We Stand On Guard Once More fundraiser will go towards meeting families where they are with the wildfire recovery. The benefit concert took place o...
Nov 13, 2025 Destruction caused by the wildfire on the Conception Bay North Shore in August (VOCM News)
CMOH Stress Importance of Vaccinations After Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status
Canada has lost its measles elimination status, following recent outbreaks in certain parts of the country. That's a concern for many in the public health field. Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ne...
Nov 13, 2025 Dr. Janice Fitzgerald (VOCM News)
