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Indigenous Traditions celebrated in New Mural
Anyone passing through the Harvey Road area near the Rooms and the Basilica may have noticed a bright new mural on the retaining wall near Bonaventure Avenue. The new mural, by local artist Jerry Evan...
Nov 17, 2024
Province Backs MUN Students with $350K for New Satellite Project
The province is supporting a group of MUN students in the development of another satellite for launch into space. The province is providing MUN engineering students with $350,000 for a second earth ob...
Nov 17, 2024
Upgrades Coming to Grand Falls-Windsor Hospital Obstetrics Unit
Redevelopment work is set to begin at the hospital in Grand Falls-Windsor to upgrade obstetrics at the facility. The project will see the obstetrics unit moved to the same floor as the operating room ...
Nov 17, 2024 (File photo.)
Dial-A-Carol A Big Success: VOCM Cares Foundation
The VOCM Cares Foundation says this year's Dial-A-Carol was another huge success. The organization raised over $10,500 in support of local charities in Newfoundland and Labrador. Phones were kept busy...
Nov 17, 2024
Jagmeet Singh to Hold News Conference in St. John's tomorrow
A federal political leader is visiting the metro region for the next couple of days. Jagmeet Singh, the leader of the NDP, will be attending the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour Conventi...
Nov 17, 2024 Jagmeet Singh (File Photo)
DFO Affirms Canada's Control Over Northern Cod Management
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is weighing in following concerns raised about northern cod management by provincial fisheries minister Gerry Byrne. A recent EU news release suggested that Nort...
Nov 17, 2024 (Photo via CCFI)
Housing Critic Questions $240K Per Person Cost at Airport Housing Project
The housing critic is questioning the cost-efficiency of leasing the old Airport Comfort Inn (Horizons at 106) as transitional housing. Joedy Wall says the former hotel is being leased, in addition to...
Nov 17, 2024 PC MHA Joedy Wall
Dial-a-Carol Hits the Airwaves
Deck the Halls, the annual VOCM Dial-a-Carol has hit the airwaves. The radiothon marks the beginning of the holiday season for many and captures the spirit of giving by raising funds for local chariti...
Nov 16, 2024
Medical Notices, Record Checks Face Delays as Canada Post Strike Continues
Those awaiting appointments for surgeries, procedures and medical specialists are among those affected by the strike at Canada Post. NL Health Services says measures are in place to deliver time-sensi...
Nov 16, 2024
Happy Tree Campaign Launches 50th Year at Avalon Mall
The Happy Tree at the Avalon Mall officially launched this morning in support of the VOCM Cares Foundation. The annual toy drive, in partnership with the Salvation Army, kicked off in festive style on...
Nov 16, 2024
