Category Archives: Local News

Tentative dates have been set for the preliminary inquiry in the Dean Penney murder case. Penney is charged with first-degree murder in the presumed death of his estranged wife, Jennifer Hillier-Penne...

The NL Alliance for the Control of Tobacco is encouraging Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to go smoke-free during this National Non-Smoking Week. About 20 per cent of people in this province smoke ac...

A 39-year-old St. John's man was arrested this week in connection with an assault earlier this month that left a woman with injuries. RNC were called to the Stabb Court area on the afternoon of Januar...

Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador are hosting a special fundraiser at Marble Mountain. "Snowarama" is a pledged snowmobile group ride over 80 km of trail between Marble Mountain and Grand Lake, l...

A book of condolence will be available for the public on the passing of Derrick Bragg. Premier Andrew Furey acknowledges "the outpouring of kind words, condolences, and wonderful memories" of Bragg wh...

In April of this year, beer aficionados may find their wallets a bit lighter as federal taxes on beer are slated to increase by 4.7 per cent, which could tack on an additional 20 cents to every case o...

The government has suspended the first ride-sharing licence in the province after being informed that the owner is facing sexual assault charges against young people. VOCM News contacted government ab...

Over 1,700 people have already cast their ballots in the Conception Bay East-Bell Island by-election. Advance polls, which were located in nine locations across the district, closed at 8 p.m. yesterda...

The RNC have found a missing 12-year-old boy reported missing from St. John's. Police had been looking for Matthew Conway and have since confirmed his safety. They continue to search for 15-year-old Z...

Extreme weather is upon the entire province today with warnings out for a number of areas. Some schools in the greater Corner Brook area, Labrador West and on the Burin Peninsula did not open this mor...