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St. John's International Advising of Busy Times During Holiday Travel Rush
Airports are busy places these days as people set work aside in order to get home for the holidays. And most flights are full, meaning longer lineups than usual at the various check-in counters. It's ...
Dec 19, 2025
Contract Awarded for 40-Unit NL Housing Project in Pleasantville
The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is embarking on its largest single-project residential build ever. The Pleasantville project has been in the planning stages for some time, and today ...
Dec 19, 2025
From 'Beaut to Brute' Balmy Weather to Turn to Rain and High Winds for Saturday
Winter is officially a couple of days away but you wouldn't know it with sunny skies and temperatures threatening to reach into double digits on the island, but it will be a different story tomorrow. ...
Dec 19, 2025
Salvation Army Putting Call Out for Donations in Final Few Days of Campaign
The Salvation Army is putting a final push on for gift donations for children through the Avalon Mall VOCM Cares Happy Tree ahead of Christmas. Major Pam Goodyear says they're having a difficult time ...
Dec 19, 2025 Happy Tree Kickoff 2025 (VOCM News)
Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers Add Third Show at JAG Soundhouse
Demand for a Newfoundland song and story institution has exceeded supply, so an extra show has been added. Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers are playing at the JAG Soundhouse April 10th and 11th, ...
Dec 19, 2025 Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers (JAG Soundhouse)
Victoria Town Council Suspended; Administrator Appointed to Run Town for Time Being
The Department of Municipal Affairs has suspended the entire Victoria town council, and has appointed a temporary administrator to handle town operations until a new council can be elected. The depart...
Dec 19, 2025
Government Considering All Options in Acquiring Additional Swing Vessel
The transportation minister says government is seeking another swing vessel because the Astron is not cutting it. An RFP has been issued for a vessel similar to the Legionnaire or the Veteran to act a...
Dec 19, 2025 Transportation Minister Barry Petten (VOCM News)
NLC Sells $1.7 Million in U.S. Product Since Returning American Alcohol to Shelves
The NL Liquor Corporation has sold some $1.7 million dollars worth of U.S. product since it went back on shelves last week. NLC says some products are selling faster than others, and they're still in ...
Dec 19, 2025 American products were going fast and furious upon return to NLC stores on Wednesday, December 10 (VOCM News)
RNC's Annual 'Shop with a Cop' Returns to Avalon Mall
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is getting into the spirit of giving as members prepare for their annual Shop with a Cop holiday program. RNC Constable Steph Myers says it's something they always ...
Dec 19, 2025 'Shop with a Cop' at the Avalon Mall in 2021 (Royal Newfoundland Constabulary/Facebook)
Firearm and Ammunition Seized After Man Stopped for Impaired Driving
A 31-year-old man has been charged after police were alerted to a possible drunk driver Wednesday night. Holyrood RCMP were contacted just before 7:00 p.m. by a concerned citizen who suspected that a ...
Dec 19, 2025
