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FFAW Vows to Ensure That Harvesters' Voices are Heard by Minister
Things got off to a rocky start when St. John's East MP Joanne Thompson took over the fisheries portfolio, but the union representing those who work in the industry hopes the current stint will go mor...
May 16, 2025 FFAW President Dwan Street (left) and Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson (right)
Police Keeping Close Eye on Roadways During Long Weekend
Most people take a break this weekend and enjoy some leisure time, but police officers will be doing just the opposite. It's the unofficial start of summer - the first long weekend of the season. Sgt....
May 16, 2025
New Artificial Turf Installed at Mount Pearl Soccer Field
The City of Mount Pearl has cut the ribbon to mark the installation of new artificial turf at the Middle Smallwood Soccer Field. Originally installed in 2010, the previous covering reached the end of ...
May 16, 2025 (City of Mount Pearl)
Lewisporte RCMP Investigating Tool Theft from Business
Lewisporte RCMP are investigating a string of break-and-enters at a business in the town, during which numerous tools were stolen. The first incident happened on May 1. Police say a suspect entered a ...
May 16, 2025
Health Authority Provides More Detail on Incident That Left Health Sciences Triage Space Trashed
NL Health Services is providing more information on a violent incident at the Health Sciences last week first brought to light by the Registered Nurses Union. RNU President Yvette Coffey says equipmen...
May 16, 2025
Gander Airport Authority Hopes New Intraprovincial Air Loop Will Boost Traffic
The Gander International Airport Authority is encouraged by a new intraprovincial air loop connecting Gander with St. John's and Deer Lake. PAL will provide the links through the summer tourism season...
May 16, 2025 Gander International Airport (GIAA)
Seniors' Advocate Believes Government Can Take Swift Action to Implement Some Recommendations in Latest Report
Seniors' Advocate Susan Walsh believes there are several recommendations in her latest report that government can quickly take action on. The report makes 11 recommendations to improve the governance ...
May 16, 2025 Susan Walsh speaks with reporters, May 15, 2025 (VOCM News)
Unsupervised Field Parties Not Only Present Safety Risk, but Also Several Challenges for First Responders: RNC
The RNC is warning about unsupervised field parties that are cropping up now that the school year is drawing to a close. RNC were made aware of a party that was planned for a secluded area in Pouch Co...
May 16, 2025 RNC Cst. James Cadigan (VOCM News file photo)
Corner Brook Man Charged With Drug Trafficking
A man is facing drug trafficking charges after being pulled over in Corner Brook on Wednesday. RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation West stopped the 49-year-old driver as part of an ongoing investigation. ...
May 16, 2025
Premier Open to Working With Disability Community in Establishing Advocate
Premier John Hogan says he is willing to work together with members of the disability community on the creation of a disabilities advocate. Hogan was responding to questions raised in the legislature ...
May 16, 2025 Premier John Hogan (NL HOA)
