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John Howard Society Disappointed With HMP Replacement Saga
An organization that advocates for those involved in the criminal justice system was hoping for something more substantive than a "back to the drawing board" type announcement on the replacement for H...
Dec 21, 2023
Days to Lengthen Out as Today Marks Winter Solstice
Today is the winter solstice, the period of shortest daylight hours in the year. After 11:57 p.m. tonight Newfoundland time, (11:27 p.m. in Labrador), the daylight hours will start lengthening out aga...
Dec 21, 2023
Price of Most Fuel Up for Majority of Labrador
The price of most fuels is up slightly in the majority of Labrador. The Public Utilities Board says the new price schedule, which took effect today, better reflects the cost of supply given recent del...
Dec 21, 2023
Clarenville RCMP Arrest Wanted Man
RCMP have arrested a 39-year-old man wanted on a number of outstanding charges. Steven Smith was wanted on charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of stolen property, d...
Dec 21, 2023
Metro Police Continue Search for 62-Year-Old Missing Man
The RNC is once again asking for the public's help as the search continues for a man reported missing from more than a month from the capital city. Sixty-two-year-old Basil Young was last seen in the ...
Dec 21, 2023
Multi-Vehicle Crash Slows Highway Traffic Near Paddy's Pond
A multi-vehicle crash is slowing traffic on the TCH near Paddy's Pond. One lane is open eastbound, however traffic is crawling. The nature of the crash is not yet known. VOCM News will have more infor...
Dec 21, 2023
48-Year-Old Gander Man Arrested After Bear Spray Used at Apartment Complex
A 48-year-old Gander man has been arrested and charged following an unusual incident at Edgewood Park Manor Apartments in the airport town. RCMP were called after someone sprayed bear spray in the apa...
Dec 21, 2023
Hockey NL Banning Post-Game Handshake
A familiar play of sportsmanship in most levels of hockey in Newfoundland and Labrador is coming to an end. Citing altercations involving players and coaches, Hockey NL is banning the post-game handsh...
Dec 21, 2023
Winter Storm Warnings Out for Much of Newfoundland
Winter starts tonight in Newfoundland and Labrador in more ways than one on the island. The winter solstice begins at 11:57 p.m. on the island, a half-hour sooner in Labrador. But winter weather kicks...
Dec 21, 2023
Dean Penney's Fate Now in Court's Hands: RCMP Boss
The head of the RCMP in this province is confident the Mounties got their man in the presumed murder of Jennifer Hillier-Penney. But Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Ebert acknowledges that's ultimatel...
Dec 21, 2023 (Commanding Officer for RCMP NL, Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Ebert.)
