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FFAW-Unifor Welcomes Changes to Fish Processing Licence Rules
The FFAW is welcoming changes made by government to the fish processing license process. In a letter to the union, the Department of Fisheries says applications for fish processing licenses will no lo...
Feb 19, 2026 FFAW President Dwan Street (VOCM News file photo)
Former Prince Andrew Arrested by UK Police in Misconduct Probe
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince, has reportedly been arrested by UK authorities on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Thames Valley Police say the investigation began after report...
Feb 19, 2026 (Wikipedia Photo)
Ann Chafe to Retire as CEO of The Rooms in May
The woman who has served as CEO of The Rooms for the last six years is retiring this May. Ann Chafe was named as interim CEO of The Rooms in 2019 following the termination of previous CEO Dean Brinton...
Feb 19, 2026
Union, Government Agree Compensation Gap Driving Market Adjustments
Market adjustments made to help retain mechanics in the Department of Transportation is causing tensions among skilled workers in Maintenance Operations - something both the union and government ackno...
Feb 19, 2026 Transportation Minister Barry Petten (VOCM News)
Beach Visit Turns Dangerous: Quick-Thinking Couple Saves Family
You may have heard the old adage 'never turn your back on the ocean,' well a woman from Logy Bay is repeating that warning after a recent incident on Middle Cove Beach. Emily Barbour and her boyfriend...
Feb 19, 2026 Waves coming in at Middle Cove Beach, (via Emily Barbour on Facebook)
38-Year-Old Arrested After Reported Assault
A 38-year-old man was arrested and charged following a reported assault in the west end of St. John's last night. The RNC were called to a residence just before 9 p.m. Wednesday. Officers arrested the...
Feb 19, 2026
Snow Piling Up, Police Remind Public Roadway Dumping Is Illegal
Residents on the east coast are digging out from winter's latest assault...but the big question for many is; where to put it? RCMP are offering a reminder to residents that dumping snow on roadways is...
Feb 19, 2026 (VOCM News)
Canada Hits 14 Medals at Milano-Cortina Olympics
Canada's medal count at the Milano-Cortina Olympics has reached 14. Speedskater Steven Dubois claimed gold in the men's 500-metre race on Day 12, while the women's 3,000-metre short-track relay team t...
Feb 19, 2026 (Milan Cortina Olympic Cauldreon @gregkolz / @ssc_pvc)
Federal Government to Make Infrastructure Announcement in Conception Bay South
The federal government is making an infrastructure announcement this afternoon in Conception Bay South. Avalon MP Paul Connors, provincial infrastructure minister Barry Petten, and CBS Mayor Darrin Be...
Feb 19, 2026
Snow Cleanup Underway: Metro Schools Closed, Businesses Delaying Start
The capital city will provide an update on snow clearing activities this afternoon at city hall. The entire Avalon is in the process of digging out from a substantial dumping of snow Some 60 cm of the...
Feb 19, 2026 (VOCM News)
