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Province Touts Progress Being Made on Health Accord
The provincial government says progress is being made on the Health Accord, and the positive impact is starting to be seen in people's lives. Officials met with the media yesterday to outline the vari...
Sep 21, 2024
RNU Questions Accuracy of Nursing Numbers Released by Province
The Registered Nurses' Union says questions still remain after government this week released numbers on nursing recruitment, vacancies and attrition. The RNU initially raised concerns about transparen...
Sep 20, 2024 (RNU President Yvette Coffey)
Agropur Recalls Central Dairies Milk Due to Premature Spoilage Complaints
Agropur is issuing a voluntary recall of some Central Dairies milk products under specific code dates as a result of complaints surrounding the premature spoilage of milk. The recall involves Central ...
Sep 20, 2024
Finish Line in Sight for New H.G.R. Mews Centre in Mundy Pond Park
The long-anticipated opening of the new Mews Centre in St. John's could finally take place this fall, a full year after its original scheduled opening date. Construction of the $33-million replacement...
Sep 20, 2024 Artist's rendering of the new Mews Centre. (City of St. John's)
Peterview Lifts Water Ban After Fuel Contamination Issue Resolved
The town of Peterview has lifted its non-consumption order after a problem was discovered during work in the area of the main water line near Abbott Street. The town put the non-consumption order in p...
Sep 20, 2024
CNA's New Film and T.V. Hub Rightly Named for Pioneering Paul Pope
A giant of the province's film and T.V. industry is the namesake for College of the North Atlantic's new centre in St. John's. The Paul L. Pope Centre for T.V. and Film was officially opened in St. Jo...
Sep 20, 2024 Instruction was ongoing before today's official opening of the new Paul L. Pope Centre for TV and Film. (VOCM News)
Police Confirm Multiple Operations in Metro, But Mum on Details
Police are confirming raids and other operations at several sites in and around St. John's Thursday night. VOCM News has been inundated with reports, including photos and videos of the large police re...
Sep 20, 2024
Red Arrows Aiming For Suppertime Flyover of St. John's Harbour
The U.K.'s Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team is paying a speedy visit to the capital city today as part of their Maple Hawk 2024 Canadian tour. The team, known as the Red Arrows, are expected overhead in...
Sep 20, 2024 (Royal Air Force)
Repeat Passenger Recounts Aborted Trip and Loud Bang on Titan Sub
A Pennsylvania man who was a paying passenger on the submersible Titan questioned the concept of safety in light of the extremely risky nature of Titanic expeditions. Fred Hagen testified at U.S. Coas...
Sep 20, 2024
Mercer Scores Three-Year, $12-million Deal With New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devil and Bay Roberts native Dawson Mercer is no longer a restricted free agent. The forward has signed a three-year deal with the Devils worth $12 million. Until today, Mercer had been the...
Sep 20, 2024 Photo via New Jersey Devils
