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Special Weather Statement Calls For Snow from Coast to Coast
Old man winter appears set to arrive this weekend with snow in the forecast for several areas of Newfoundland. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement that covers all the way from Gr...
Nov 08, 2024
Single Parent Association Apologizing For 'Isolated' Privacy Breach
The Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (SPANL) says a privacy breach has occurred involving their Christmas Magic program. The not-for-profit organization says the breach was limit...
Nov 08, 2024
CUPE, NDP Allege Double Standard With Health Care Incentives
CUPE NL wants answers as to why workers within the health care system are being treated differently in light of recent incentives offered to certain health professionals. In recent years, the provinci...
Nov 08, 2024 CUPE's Sherry Hillier with Rowena Bourgeois on the steps of Confederation Building. (VOCM News)
Underage ATV Driver and Father Ticketed in Torbay
A teenager and his dad were both ticketed following a traffic incident in Torbay late yesterday afternoon. The RNC say an ATV pulled over on the main highway in Torbay was being driven by a 15-year-ol...
Nov 08, 2024
Some Schools Ordering Up New Policies to Crack Down on Food Deliveries
Newfoundland and Labrador is the first province in Canada to sign on to a new national school food program, but it seems that some students are already taking their own initiative when it comes to get...
Nov 08, 2024
Man Facing Several Assault Charges After Incident at Avondale Home
A 33-year-old man is facing a list of charges following a disturbance in Avondale Wednesday night. Police were called to a home on Barry's Island Road around 7:30 after a man was allegedly assaulted b...
Nov 08, 2024
Driver Owing Over $30,000 in Fines Issued Additional Tickets
A man who managed to rack up over $30,000 in outstanding fines will have to find other means to get around after being hauled over by the RNC. Patrolling officers pulled the vehicle over in the capita...
Nov 08, 2024
Stiffer Penalties For Animal Cruelty 'Substantial Deterrent': Byrne
The provincial government has introduced changes to the Animal Health and Protection Act, increasing fines and penalties and providing a broader scope of enforcement action. Among the changes are clea...
Nov 07, 2024 Minister Gerry Byrne
Torbay Bypass Rightly Renamed After 'Force of Nature' Kevin Parsons
The Torbay bypass road has been renamed after former area MHA Kevin Parsons who passed away in August. The ceremony was held this morning at Confederation Building. Tributes were paid to Parsons in th...
Nov 07, 2024 Premier Andrew Furey and Opposition Leader Tony Wakeham with members of Kevin Parsons' family. (VOCM News)
Energy NL Chalks Up Lack of Offshore Bids to 'Last Class' Attraction
The province's offshore regulator says there were no takers following a recent call for bids for exploration licences in the eastern Newfoundland offshore. The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshor...
Nov 07, 2024
