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Thieves Make Off with Carpasian Road Decorations
A St. John's family who put out cheerful decorations each year to help raise spirits, have had their parade rained on by thieves. Ian Jones says they decided to purchase the bright and colourful merma...
Nov 28, 2024 Mermaid and unicorn decorations on Carpasian Road (submitted)
Trump's Tariff Threat Reverberates Across Country, Province
Premier Andrew Furey believes all premiers are resolved to take a Team Canada approach to incoming US President Donald Trump's threats of a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods exported to the US....
Nov 28, 2024 The crew of the Sandra T. gear up for the better-late-than-never snow crab fishery at the boat basin in St. John’s harbour. (VOCM News)
Postal Strike Drags On, No End in Sight
The postal strike is about to enter its third week with no talks or mediation scheduled, and no end in sight. And the two sides appear to be getting more entrenched with Canada Post confirming the tem...
Nov 28, 2024 Local CUP-W past-president Craig Dyer (right) rallies the troops last November. (VOCM News)
Provincial Cheques Distributed by Mail Available at Designated Sites
The provincial government says preparations are underway to ensure that those in receipt of income support and rely on Canada Post for their cheques, will get their payments tomorrow. The province say...
Nov 28, 2024
Capital City Not Ready to Give Government Approval to Occupy Land Between Kenmount and Topsail Road
The City of St. John's is not ready to accept a request from government to occupy Crown land between Kenmount Road and Topsail Road. It's about what's referred to as the 190-meter contour, which means...
Nov 28, 2024
Education Minister Recognizes Challenges Ahead with Crack Down on Cell Phones
The Minister of Education says she recognizes that the transition to a new policy on the use of cell phones in and on school property is going to be challenging. That's why government is seeking feedb...
Nov 28, 2024
Fogo MHA Calls for New Swing Vessel as Legionnaire Heads Back to Bell Island
The MHA for Fogo Island says they have, once again, been left out of the mix with the largest ferry in service in the province leaving their run for the Bell Island route. But the minister responsible...
Nov 28, 2024
Facility Renos All on Track Ahead of Canada Summer Games
The Co-Chair of the Canada Games Society says despite a wet fall construction season, Canada Summer Games facilities will be ready on time. Crews have been out despite the rain, working to get the fac...
Nov 28, 2024 Construction at the Aquarena earlier this year. Photo credit: RICH BLENKINSOPP
Fuel Prices Up Slightly Overnight
It costs a little bit more to fill up on some fuels this morning. Gas is up by about one and a half cents per litre. Diesel increases by 2 cents on the island and in Labrador West. Furnace and stove o...
Nov 28, 2024
Brad Gushue Undefeated Following Second Win at KIOTI Grand Slam of Curling
The Brad Gushue rink remains undefeated after another win against long-time rival Reid Carruthers. Gushue got off to a solid start, capitalizing on mistakes by Carruthers, taking a 5-0 lead after thre...
Nov 27, 2024
