ON AIR NOW5:30 AM - 10:00 AMWeekends On VOCM
Category Archives: Local News
Whitbourne Sees $1.5 Million in Joint Funding for Water, Sewer, Roads
The three levels of government are spending about $1.5 million on water, sewer and roadwork in Whitbourne. The federal government is pitching in $610,000, provincial government $765,000 and the town i...
May 30, 2023
200 Structures Engulfed in Nova Scotia Wildfire Impact Zone
Officials have identified some 200 structures in the impact zone affected by the wildfires in Nova Scotia. As of this morning the fires had doubled in size, and officials are keeping a close eye on th...
May 30, 2023 Photo via Department of Natural Resources and Renewables
St. John's Youth Panel Makes Suggestions to City Council
A report from a youth panel has made suggestions to the City of St. John's regarding a number of issues. Twelve young people took part in three sessions as part of the city's Youth Engagement Program ...
May 30, 2023
Ottawa Amends Atlantic Accord to Include Renewable Energy
Federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has announced amendments to the Atlantic Accord to include renewable and other forms of energy. Wilkinson made the announcement this afternoon. He...
May 30, 2023
Royal Canadian Legion Calls for Reinstatement of Ode to Newfoundland at MUN Convocation
The Royal Canadian Legion has written Memorial University President Neil Bose expressing its desire to have the Ode to Newfoundland restored at convocation ceremonies. President Gerald Budden says Mem...
May 30, 2023 (File Photo courtesy Memorial University.)
Labrador Island Link Delivering 500 MW to Island
The CEO of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says the Labrador Island Link is now delivering some 500 MW of power to the island and is also delivering power to Nova Scotia through the Maritime Link. Jen...
May 30, 2023
Police Investigate Gander Pizza Place Break-In
The RCMP has released surveillance photos taken during a recent break in at a Gander restaurant. Police say the break-in at Louis Gees Pizza on Elizabeth Avenue occurred shortly before 3:00 a.m. on Th...
May 30, 2023
SEA-NL Warns of Rising Tensions in Crab Fishery
SEA-NL, which advocates on behalf of inshore enterprise owners, says tensions are continuing to rise. Executive Director Ryan Cleary warns there will be trouble if Quin-Sea/Royal Greenland doesn't sta...
May 30, 2023
Provincial Privacy Commissioner: Federal Chat GPT Investigation Carries Important Implications
The Privacy Commissioner is watching an investigation launched by federal Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne on Chat GPT, on whether the company obtained valid consent from Canadians in order to c...
May 30, 2023 (Privacy Commissioner Michael Harvey)
Guns, Swords Seized in Trinity Bay North Weapons Raid
The RCMP have arrested a 50-year-old man following a weapons seizure from a home in Trinity Bay North last week. Police say a search was conducted on Jeffery Reid's home, and a number of weapons seize...
May 30, 2023
