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Man Stabbed, Hospitalized After Fight in Avalon Mall Parking Lot
Police in St. John's are investigating a stabbing outside the Avalon Mall on Thursday night. It happened shortly before 8 p.m. in one of the mall's parking lots. Officers were responding to a report o...
Apr 26, 2024
Man's Pleas to VOCM Open Line Results in Return of Stolen Truck
A happy ending for a man whose truck was stolen, thanks to one eagle-eyed listener to VOCM Open Line. Wayne called the show Wednesday after waking up and noticing his Ford F-250 was removed from his d...
Apr 25, 2024
Budget Won't Change Party Preference or Fortunes, Survey Surmises
A recent Angus Reid survey shows that measures announced in the 2024 federal budget targeting younger voters have failed to result in any substantial change in how they will vote. That's due in part t...
Apr 25, 2024
Metro Police Arrest Wanted Teenager
RNC have arrested a teenager wanted on a number of charges. Patrol officers responded to a report of a suspicious person in the area of Buckmaster Circle this afternoon. The young person was wanted on...
Apr 25, 2024
Who, What, When: Housing Minister Reveals More Details on Old Comfort Inn
Questions in the Legislature have led to a clearer picture of some of the work being done at the old Airport Comfort Inn to house people who are having difficulty getting safe and affordable housing. ...
Apr 25, 2024
Two NL Towns Named Finalists For Splash 'N Boots Song Contest
Two Newfoundland towns are finalists to be featured in a new song by a popular children's music duo. Splash 'N Boots recently put out the public call for a town or city that should be included in the ...
Apr 25, 2024
Bob Cole, Broadcasting Legend, Accomplished Athlete, Dead at 90
One of the most famous broadcasters in the province's history, and one who many deem to be the best hockey broadcaster ever, has passed away. Bob Cole, who got his start in radio at VOCM, and became t...
Apr 25, 2024 (Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
Time For Code of Conduct in Grocery Industry, Policy Expert Says
A professor and researcher in food distribution and policy says Newfoundland and Labrador is experiencing some of the highest food inflation rates in the country. Sylvain Charlebois, director of Dalho...
Apr 25, 2024
Liberals Name Candidate for Baie Verte-Green Bay Byelection
The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador has named Owen Burt as its candidate in the district of Baie Verte-Green Bay. Burt was the only candidate to come forward to run for the party. The byele...
Apr 25, 2024
Shelter For Muslim Women, Children Established in Capital City
The first transitional shelter for Muslim women and children has opened in the province. Sakeenah Canada's ninth transitional home, located in St. John's, is designed to provide safe and accessible ho...
Apr 25, 2024
