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Mental Health Services Enter New Era as St. John's Facility Opens Today
The new mental health and addictions facility in St. John's opens to the public today. The project has been many years in the making, beginning under the Dwight Ball administration. Today marks the fi...
Apr 13, 2025 Main outdoor terrace and garden at the Mental Health and Addictions Facility (VOCM News)
Man Arrested After Weapon Assault in East End St. John's
A man is in the lockup after another was assaulted with a weapon in the east end of St. John's. The incident happened at about 8:00. The RNC say the 29-year-old suspect had left the area in vehicle pr...
Apr 13, 2025
NL's Equalization Court Challenge Continues Slow Progress
The provincial government's court challenge on equalization is continuing to wind its way slowly through the courts. Despite repeated attempts by a succession of NL governments, perceived flaws in the...
Apr 13, 2025 (VOCM News)
Corner Brook Lawyer Disbarred Again
A Corner Brook lawyer has been disbarred from the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. Kenneth Ledrew was found in violation of a number of areas, including failure to report a criminal charge an...
Apr 13, 2025
Police Urge Caution as Brush Fires Break Out on Avalon Peninsula
RCMP are asking residents of the Avalon Peninsula not to light brush fires as dry weather increases the risk of spread. Police say they've responded to multiple fires in the region and are urging the ...
Apr 13, 2025
Vandals Target Campaign Signs in Central Riding
Vandals are proving to be a nuisance to political candidates in the riding of Central Newfoundland. RCMP in Grand Falls-Windsor are investigating recent reports of mischief caused to campaign signs. A...
Apr 12, 2025 Photo via Facebook
Advocate Calls for Mindset Shift to Create Meaningful Second Careers for Older Workers
A woman focused on finding greater job opportunities for older workers and retirees says mindsets need to change in order to fill gaps in the work force. Lisa Taylor of Challenge Factor hosted a summi...
Apr 12, 2025
Three Landmarks Running for National Trust's Next Great Save
Three local landmarks are in the running for the National Trust's Next Great Save. Members of the public can vote online for their favourite heritage project, with a $65,000 grand prize up for grabs. ...
Apr 12, 2025 Photo submitted
Extra Money in Crab Pricing Will Go A Long Way, Says Minister
Fifty cents per pound in the difference may not sound like much, but the fisheries minister says the higher price chosen by the independent panel will put $62-million into the pockets of crab harveste...
Apr 12, 2025
Parents' Association Welcomes $20M Budget for 400 New Teachers and Learning Assistants
The association, which speaks for parents of children in the K-12 system, likes the measures contained in the provincial budget to hire more people for the classroom and to increase spending on techno...
Apr 12, 2025
