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Royal Astronomical Society Celebrating World Astronomy Day at Geo Centre Saturday
Tomorrow is World Astronomy Day and the Royal Astronomical Society is hosting a special event to mark the occasion. Astronomers will be on site at the Johnson Geo Centre on Signal Hill from 1:00 to 4:...
May 02, 2025 Simon Delalande / Unsplash
Opposition Leader Expects New Prime Minister to Uphold Election Promises to NL
The leader of the Opposition believes the "Trump factor" came to the fore in this week's federal election. The Liberals returned to the governing side of the House of Commons, just three seats short o...
May 02, 2025 (Photo: Tony Wakeham Facebook)
Newly-elected Prime Minister Outlines Liberal Government's Priorities
Newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney has outlined the priorities for his minority government, promising to cut the GST on new homes selling at or below $1 million, and to reduce the tax on homes p...
May 02, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney (CPAC)
Gros Morne Mountain Trail Closed to Protect Newborn Wildlife
The main trail on Gros Morne Mountain is now closed for the next month or so to ensure that local wildlife is not disturbed at a very important time of year. Springtime is when many newly-born animals...
May 02, 2025 (Gros Morne National Park/Facebook)
New MUN President Hoping to Restore Trust in Administration
Memorial University's newly-selected president says she hopes to build and restore trust in the institution and its administration in her new role. Dr. Janet Morrison, who will take over as President ...
May 02, 2025 Memorial University President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Janet Morrison (VOCM News)
Energy NL Hopeful Carney Will Make Good on Commitments to Energy Sector
The CEO of Energy NL says Prime Minister Mark Carney sent "positive signals" to the energy sector during his election campaign, and Charlene Johnson is hoping those commitments come to fruition. She s...
May 02, 2025 Energy NL CEO Charlene Johnson (VOCM News file photo)
Anglican Cathedral Holding Event to Mark World Labyrinth Day
The Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is inviting people to drop by tomorrow as they celebrate World Labyrinth Day. A labyrinth is a space for people to walk and follow a pathway to get to th...
May 02, 2025 Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Furey Reflects on Lessons Learned During Time as Premier
Premier Andrew Furey is reflecting on what he calls the "incredibly steep learning curve" he faced upon entering politics five years ago. Furey's time as Premier comes to a close tomorrow when the par...
May 02, 2025 Andrew Furey (VOCM News)
Goose Bay Airport CEO Claims Province Ignored Suggestions to Improve Air Service for Labrador
The Goose Bay Airport Corporation and other towns and organizations in the region say their concerns about affordable air service to and from Labrador have once again been ignored. The corporation has...
May 02, 2025 An Air Canada aircraft rests at the Goose Bay Airport. (File photo courtesy Goose Bay Airport)
Premier Doesn't Believe Parsons is Done With Political Life for Good
Premier Andrew Furey doesn't think that we have seen the last-politically speaking-of his former colleague Andrew Parsons. Parsons, a cabinet minister and the MHA for Burgeo-La Poile, walked away from...
May 02, 2025 Premier Andrew Furey and Andrew Parsons in 2022 (VOCM News)
