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Efforts Underway to Get Wabush Airport Runway Open
The MP for Labrador says additional equipment is being brought in to help clear the runways at Wabush Airport. The runway was closed on the weekend and PAL Airlines was forced to delay and cancel a nu...
Dec 22, 2025 Wabush Airport (Transport Canada)
Scammed on Facebook Marketplace Recently? RCMP Want to Hear from You
RCMP are seeking possible victims of the latest scam to make the rounds - this time through Facebook Marketplace. Holyrood RCMP received a report last month from someone who paid a deposit via e-trans...
Dec 22, 2025
Wakeham Hopes to Unveil Plan to Reduce Reliance on Travel Nurses Early 2026
More details on how government plans to reduce its reliance on travel nurses is expected early in the new year. That's according to Premier Tony Wakeham, who says government has been working with the ...
Dec 22, 2025 Premier Tony Wakeham (VOCM News)
VOCM Year in Review: March
Here are some of the stories that made headlines in March 2025. Mark Carney Sworn In as PM; NL's Thompson Gets Fisheries Portfolio Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister. It followed...
Dec 22, 2025
RNC Urging Public to Celebrate Holiday Season Responsibly
The RNC is encouraging residents to celebrate responsibly this holiday season. Many workplaces have wrapped up operations for the Christmas break and with Tibb's Eve tomorrow, RNC Constable Steph Myer...
Dec 22, 2025 RNC Cst. Steph Myers (VOCM News)
Gander RCMP Arrest Woman Wanted on Vehicle Theft Charge
RCMP have arrested Mackenzie Sheppard. Earlier story A warrant has been issued by Gander RCMP for a woman charged with vehicle theft. Police are asking the public for information on the whereabouts of...
Dec 22, 2025 Mackenzie Sheppard (RCMP)
White Christmas in Store for Parts of Island
Santa will be battling some high winds and heavy snow as he makes his deliveries across many parts of the province this Christmas. The latest winter storm to hit the province will start Christmas Eve,...
Dec 22, 2025 (VOCM News)
Unions Working to Raise Wages and Enhance Benefits for Workers During Affordability Crisis
Ensuring better wages is one way to address the growing affordability crisis being faced by many across the province. Federation of Labour President Jessica McCormick says that's where labour unions c...
Dec 22, 2025 Jessica McCormick, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour.
RCMP Recruits Break a Sweat During Fitness Assessment
Fifty RCMP recruits were recently put to the test - getting a taste of some of the physical demands police officers must face. Participants from across the province were introduced to various componen...
Dec 22, 2025
St. John's International Considering Building Parking Garage
Finding a long-term parking spot at St. John's International can be a challenge, but the airport continues with a multi-phase expansion in that regard. However, the authority is running out of room. C...
Dec 22, 2025 St. John's International Airport Authority President and CEO Dennis Hogan (VOCM News)
