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NLTA Raises Alarm Over Rising Student Violence in Schools
The teacher's union is extremely concerned with the escalation of violence involving students, both in, and outside the school setting. NLTA President Trent Langdon has raised the issue before and say...
Jan 13, 2025 Trent Langdon (VOCM News file photo)
St. John's Installing Cameras to Catch Litterbugs Near George's Pond
St. John's is going to be installing cameras in an area of the west end to catch those who pollute and illegally dump garbage. A community cleanup on the weekend, which included some members of counci...
Jan 13, 2025 Photo submitted
Municipal Leader Calls for Consistent Voting Standards Across Government Levels
A municipal leader is questioning why provincial politicians are held to a different standard than those elected to municipal council. Mike Tiller, who unsuccessfully sought the Liberal nomination ahe...
Jan 13, 2025 Photo via Facebook
RBC Branch Damaged in Overnight Break-In with Heavy Machinery
The RBC on Commonwealth Avenue appears to have been the latest target by thieves attempting to gain access through the use of heavy equipment. The side of the bank, located next to a construction site...
Jan 13, 2025
St. John's Still Years Away from Potentially Hosting Memorial Cup
It would be a few years down the road, if it did happen at all, but St. John's would be considered a site for a Memorial Cup tournament according to the QMJHL. The St. John's-based major junior hockey...
Jan 13, 2025 Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League chief marketing officer Karl Jahnke. (VOCM News)
Province Still Holds Responsibility in PowerSchool Data Breach: Privacy Consultant
A local privacy consultant says government has the ultimate responsibility when it comes to the stewardship of personal information, regardless whether or not that information has been breached throug...
Jan 13, 2025
Parent Union Takes Over at Iron Workers Local 764 in Mount Pearl
The parent union of the Iron Workers Local 764 on Sagona Avenue in Donovan's Industrial Park has taken over the operations of the local, ordering staff to surrender the books, keys, funds and document...
Jan 13, 2025
Consumer Advocate Outlines Priorities as Head of Churchill Falls Oversight Committee
The person who is going to chair the oversight panel on the Churchill Falls MOU says his team will work for the people of the province and provide factual information on which the public will be able ...
Jan 13, 2025 Consumer Advocate Dennis Browne (VOCM News)
Sales at NLC Level Off After Initial Spike Triggered by Tax Break
The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation saw a huge spike in sales on day one of the temporary GST/HST holiday, but things have leveled off considerably after that time. Many restaurants are r...
Jan 13, 2025
Fireworks' 'Fleeting Value' Criticized by Greyhound Pets NL After Dog's Death
Greyhound Pets NL is questioning the "fleeting value" of fireworks displays, against the risks and harms caused, particularly to household pets. The concerns are being raised in light of what the orga...
Jan 12, 2025
