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St. John's Implements New Rules to Enhance Wetland Protection
The City of St. John's has adopted new rules and rankings for its key wetlands. Staff and councillors agree the changes will better define what's open to development and what's not. In the past, wetla...
Nov 03, 2024
Municipal Election Date Moved for 2025
Municipal elections, which fall every four years on a fixed date in September, are being deferred to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The 2025 general municipal election will tak...
Nov 03, 2024
Hope Air Sees Surge in Demand for Medical Travel Assistance in Newfoundland and Labrador
An organization that helps people who are not financially able to travel for medical needs says they have seen a significant increase in demand for their services in this province. Hope Air is a natio...
Nov 03, 2024
Opposition Demands Government Action on Rising Crime Rates in Newfoundland and Labrador
The Opposition wants answers about the provincial government's plans to address escalating crime rates in Newfoundland and Labrador. Leader Tony Wakeham is making the call following a recent meeting w...
Nov 03, 2024 PC Leader Tony Wakeham (VOCM News)
Man with Outstanding Warrants Faces Court After Attempting to Run from Police
A passenger in an uninsured vehicle lacking a license plate is set to appear in court today. According to the RNC in St. John's, the 25-year-old passenger had two outstanding warrants issued against h...
Nov 03, 2024
St. John's Man in Custody After Attempting to Flee From Police
A St. John's man who thought he could out-run police on foot is in custody this morning. Police were called to a home where the suspect, who was ordered to stay away from the home, was reportedly caus...
Nov 03, 2024
St. John's Celebrates Diwali with Lights and Festivities at Hindu Temple
A celebration takes place this evening in St. John's as part of the annual festival of lights on the Hindu calendar. Diwali celebrates the spiritual victory of lightness over darkness, good over evil,...
Nov 02, 2024
Federal MP Yvonne Jones Meets with PAL Airlines to Tackle High Airfare Challenges
PAL Airline officials met in St. John's yesterday with community leaders from Labrador West and Labrador MP Yvonne Jones. Efforts are underway to find solutions to high airfares that the mayor of Happ...
Nov 02, 2024
Tent City for Change Plans Demonstration at Colonial Building Today
The local Tent City for Change movement has a demonstration planned for this afternoon at the Colonial Building in St. John's. It's been one year since tents started being erected on the grounds of th...
Nov 02, 2024
Fisheries Minister Rejects Opposition's Approach to Processing Controversy, Hints at 'Significant' Regulatory Changes
Provincial Fisheries Minister Gerry Bryne is hinting that some "significant changes" could be coming in relation to fish processors who run afoul of the regulatory process. Royal Greenland, which owns...
Nov 02, 2024
