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Tories, Liberals at Odds Over Childcare
This is Early Childhood Educators Week in Newfoundland and Labrador, a time set aside to focus on those who help shape the lives of our young people. The government says it is making significant progr...
May 25, 2025 (Stock photo.)
Spam Calls and Texts Worsening, Canadians Say in New Survey
A new survey from Narrative Research indicates that people across the country believe the issue of spam phone calls and texts is getting worse and not better. COO Margaret Chapman says most respondent...
May 25, 2025
CFIB Applauds St. John's for Reduction in Patio Permit Costs
The business community is gearing up for another summer of sidewalk patios and the like, and it could see more applications than in past years. The City of St. John's has cut sidewalk patio fees by ab...
May 25, 2025
Outer Ring Road Closed Today for Annual Spring Cleanup
The Outer Ring Road is closed today for cleanup. The closure starts at near Donovans and goes to the Logy Bay Road interchange. The province says it's being done in an effort to clean up litter and de...
May 25, 2025
What to Expect: 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Prediction
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be less active than last year but still has the potential for above-average activity. That's according to Bob Robichaud, a meteorologist with the Can...
May 24, 2025 (Sample radar from the former Holyrood station.)
Breaking Down Stigma: Conference Addresses Chronic Pain Challenges
It's estimated that 9 million Canadians suffer from chronic pain, but it's a complex issue from many perspectives and involves a lot more than a prescription pad, a conference in St. John's was told t...
May 24, 2025
Dual Award Nominations for VOCM News Broadcast
VOCM News is in the running for another award-this one from the umbrella association for electronic media. RTDNA Canada has announced the finalists for Eastern Canada, and VOCM has been nominated for ...
May 24, 2025
Corner Brook Celebrates Opening of Redmond Recreation Centre
A brand new recreation centre in Corner Brook is now open. The Redmond Centre is named after Marina Redmond, a long-time city clerk who passed away last year. Corner Brook MHA Gerry Byrne and the Mayo...
May 24, 2025 Mayor Jim Parsons (right) and Marina Redmond's partner unveil plaque in her memory (City of Corner Brook)
PCs Raise Concerns Over Emergency Housing Spending
The opposition PCs are questioning whether $8.2 million allocated for emergency housing will be enough for the upcoming year. The province allocated over $8 million for emergency housing, but an ATIPP...
May 24, 2025 PC MHA Joedy Wall
All Clear: Outer Ring Road Westbound Reopens Post-Crash
The Outer Ring Road has reopened following a car crash. First responders, including the RNC, were on scene at about 8:30 but have now left the area. The highway was closed westbound between Thorburn a...
May 24, 2025
