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Leaders Wishing Residents Merry Christmas
Premier Andrew Furey is wishing everyone in the province a merry Christmas. Furey hopes everyone takes some time to focus on family and reflection. He says it is a time to be with family, and to refle...
Dec 25, 2023
Year in Review 2023 - May: Crabs, Convocations and Coronations
Things would get worse before they got better, as the dispute in the province's snow crab fishery extended into May. Both parties dug in in a public back-and-forth. Harvesters continued their tie-up l...
Dec 24, 2023 The crew of the Sandra T. gear up for the better-late-than-never snow crab fishery at the boat basin in St. John’s harbour. (VOCM News)
CAA Atlantic Encouraging People to Shop Around for Best Travel Deals
A representative with CAA Atlantic suggests shopping around when booking your next vacation in order to get the best bang for your buck. Julia Kent, Director of Social Responsibility and Advocacy with...
Dec 24, 2023
NORAD Tracking Santa's Journey to Newfoundland and Labrador
Santa Claus is comin' to town, and the bay, tonight, and VOCM will have you covered as we track his arrival. Sources at the North Pole have confirmed for VOCM News that the sleigh is packed, the list ...
Dec 24, 2023 NORAD Santa Tracker
CMOH Reminding Public of Best Practices to Reduce Spread of Respiratory Viruses
COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory viruses are circulating this holiday season, and the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health is holding the line on her advice on how to stay healthy. Dr....
Dec 24, 2023
St. John's Airport CEO Hopes to Increase Destination Options
Officials at St. John's International Airport continue to meet with various airlines in hopes of broadening destination options. Airport CEO Dennis Hogan says increasing options for both domestic and ...
Dec 24, 2023 CEO of St. John's International Airport Dennis Hogan
"No Regrets": Brazil Reflects on Political Career
Former PC leader David Brazil is reflecting on the highs and lows of a four-decades long career, 13 years of which have been spent as an MHA. Brazil is stepping down from his position as Conception Ba...
Dec 24, 2023
St. John's Mayor Expecting Big Economic Boost from Grand Slam of Curling in 2024
The City of St. John's expects the return of the Grand Slam of Curling will provide a substantial economic boost for local businesses. The KIOTI Grand Slam of Curling will bring 16 of the top men's te...
Dec 24, 2023
Dean Penney Due Back in Court Wednesday
The man charged with the first-degree murder of Jennifer Hillier-Penney is due back in court on Wednesday. Fifty-year-old Dean Penney, the woman's estranged husband, was scheduled to appear in Corner ...
Dec 24, 2023
68-Year-Old Man Facing Impaired Charge Following Accident in St. John's
A 68-year-old man has been charged with impaired operation of a vehicle following an accident in St. John's. Police responded to the collision in the centre city area shortly before 2:00 this morning....
Dec 24, 2023
