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Grade Five Student Named Fire Chief for the Day
There was a change in leadership at St. John's Regional Fire Department on Friday-but only for one day as they welcomed the winner of their annual Fire Chief for a Day contest. Chibuokem Iwuala, a gra...
Sara Strickland
Nov 19, 2022
Fighting Blindness Canada has 'Eye on the Cure'
The future of eyecare research will be on display later this week during a unique competition being put off by Fighting Blindness Canada. The "Eye on the Cure" competition will see three teams from Va...
Sara Strickland
Nov 19, 2022
(Photo via Fighting Blindness Canada)
Island Knights Series Highlighting Local Arts Giants Coming to Bell Fibe TV1
A local actor, comedian, and former art teacher is hosting a new series. Pete Soucy hosts "Island Knights", a new six-episode series that will see him paint one of his personal "Jedi Knights" from the...
Sara Strickland
Nov 19, 2022
Plans for Residential School Memorial Garden in the Works
First Light in St. John's is preparing for some major renovations of their office space, and including that will be a tribute to those who lost their lives in residential schools and the survivors. Th...
Sara Strickland
Nov 19, 2022
Dr. Nizar Ladha, Renowned Psychiatrist, Dead at 80
Dr. Nizar Ladha, a renowned forensic psychiatrist and lifetime mental health advocate, has died at the age of 80. In a statement to VOCM News, the family says he passed away unexpectedly, but peaceful...
Brian Callahan
Nov 19, 2022
Dr. Ladha is shown on Parliament Hill in this 2011 file photo. Courtesy Canadian Psychiatric Association.
Growlers Extend Winning Streak
The Newfoundland Growlers are on a tear after earning another victory on Friday night. The Growlers defeated the Maine Mariners 5 - 4 in overtime with St. John's native Brett Budgell scoring the game-...
Sara Strickland
Nov 19, 2022
(Photo via Newfoundland Growlers Twitter.)
NDP Questions Inflated Cost of HSC Emergency Renovation and Expansion
NDP Leader Jim Dinn is questioning why the estimated cost of the renovation and expansion of the ER at the Health Sciences Centre has ballooned to $40 million from the $10 million allotted in the budg...
Sara Strickland
Nov 19, 2022
(File photo)
VOCM Cares Launches Happy Tree Campaign
A holiday tradition in support of VOCM Cares has returned to the Avalon Mall. Great turnout here at the Avalon Mall to wake up "Happy" for Christmas. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/BoFlnaUj1N— Brian ...
Sara Strickland
Nov 19, 2022
Salvation Army Kettle Campaign Returns for Holiday Season
The Salvation Army has officially kicked off its 2022 Christmas Kettle Campaign. The annual fundraising initiative helps to support various Salvation Army initiatives during the holiday season and thr...
Sara Strickland
Nov 19, 2022
Province Begins Distributing Cost of Living Benefit Cheques
The provincial government says one-time $500 dollar cost of living benefit cheques have begun to be distributed across the province. The cheques are going out in the mail to those 18 and older who fil...
Sara Strickland
Nov 19, 2022
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September 20, 2024 - A student was arrested "with weapons" at a St. John's high school this week. Do you believe your child's school is safe and secure enough?