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Province Reports Larger Deficit, and Greater Net-Debt in Fall Fiscal Update
The province has released its fall fiscal update, indicating that while several economic indicators are exceeding the budget forecast, the province is behind where they thought they would be in terms ...
Oct 30, 2024
Work Global Canada CEO says Immigration Cuts Could Severely Impact Newfoundland and Labrador
The CEO of Work Global Canada, which matches new Canadians with job vacancies, is sounding the alarm on federal immigration cutbacks. Paul Shelley believes the reduction in immigration numbers announc...
Oct 30, 2024 Paul Shelley, President and CEO of Work Global Canada
St. John's Council Raises Concerns Over Potential Impact of Federal Housing Policy Changes
Concerns over the current political discourse in Ottawa made it to the floor of the St. John's council chamber yesterday. It came up during the so-called "go-around" at the end of the public meeting, ...
Oct 30, 2024
Fire and Safety Officials Advise Against Using Flagged LED Mirrors
Fire and safety officials are recommending not to use a type of LED bathroom mirror. UL Solutions says the Homcom mirrors have an unauthorized certification mark for the U.S. and Canada. They say the ...
Oct 30, 2024
Furey Wary of Political Discourse Ripped From 'Trump Playbook'
Premier Andrew Furey chose to put a focus on what he believes are the dangers of people taking pages out of the "Trump playbook" in the Canadian political landscape during his state of the province ad...
Oct 30, 2024 Premier Andrew Furey answering reporters' questions following his state of the province address on Tuesday. (VOCM News)
Impaired Driver Arrested in Labrador City
RNC in Lab City arrested a man on impaired driving charges after he pulled up to a local business with front end damage to his car. Police were called when the 50-year-old driver from Happy Valley-Goo...
Oct 30, 2024
Kids Eat Smart Radiothon Hits VOCM Airwaves Today
The annual VOCM Cares Kids Eat Smart Radiothon is happening this afternoon. VOCM will be broadcasting the radiothon live from the Avalon Mall from 1 to 5 p.m. Executive Director Celina Stoyles says th...
Oct 30, 2024
Town of Deer Lake Considering Tribute to Hunter Lost in Driftwood Inn Fire
The Mayor of Deer Lake says the town and the province are considering ways to honour the life of an American hunter who lost his life while visiting the province on a dream moose hunting trip. Mike Go...
Oct 30, 2024 (Submitted)
Drugs and Cash Seized in Sheshatshiu Traffic Stop
RCMP in Sheshatshiu have arrested a 29-year-old woman on drug charges following a traffic stop in Labrador. Police pulled a vehicle over on the North West River Road around 4:30 on Saturday. A passeng...
Oct 30, 2024
Driver Responsible for Goulds Hit and Run Refuses Breathalyzer
A driver who wasn't willing to take the breathalyzer has been charged after a hit and run in the Goulds last night. RNC were called around 10 p.m. and were able to locate the driver involved not long ...
Oct 30, 2024
