ON AIR NOW12:00 AM - 6:00 AMYour VOCM
Category Archives: Local News
Former Placentia and Area Community Food Bank President Charged for Allegedly Defrauding Over $40,000
The former president of the Placentia and Area Community Food Bank has been charged after allegedly defrauding the organization of more than $40,000. 51-year-old Elizabeth Roche of Freshwater, Placent...
May 21, 2021
People Opposed to Construction of a Road to Ragged Beach Claiming Victory
People opposed to the construction of a road through Crown land in an ecologically sensitive area just outside St. John's are claiming victory, at least for now. The issue has been a back and forth fo...
May 21, 2021
Seismic Vessel Contracted by Nalcor Turning Heads in Bay Bulls Harbour
It's part of some of the only seismic activity to take place in the offshore this year. The Ramform Titan, a seismic vessel contracted by Nalcor, is turning heads in Bay Bulls harbour. The Ramform Tit...
May 21, 2021 (Photo via PGS)
Regatta Committee Submitting Return-to-Play Plan Next Week
The Royal St. John's Regatta Committee will be submitting their return-to-play plan next week for race days, however this year they're asking spectators to enjoy the event from home. The committee say...
May 21, 2021
Rural Ambulance Services Could be Impacted Following Breakdown of Talks Between Workers and Employers
Ambulance services in rural areas of the province may soon be impacted as workers contemplate targeted job action following the breakdown of talks with employers. Hubert Dawe with Teamsters 855 says t...
May 21, 2021
4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Registered in the Labrador Sea
Earthquakes Canada is reporting a substantial tremor in the Labrador Sea. The quake, which registered 4.7 on the Richter scale, struck around 1:00 p.m. Labrador time yesterday. The quake was about 18 ...
May 21, 2021 (Photo via Earthquakes Canada)
Haggie Says No Vaccines Will Be Wasted as Almost 1,500 Doses of AstraZeneca Set to Expire This Month
Even though Newfoundland and Labrador have phased out AstraZeneca for people receiving their first dose of the vaccine, health officials are working to make sure none of the doses go to waste. Accordi...
May 21, 2021 (File photo.)
Buchans and Millertown Mayors Say Most Residents Are Against Red Indian Lake Name Change
Consultations on renaming Red Indian Lake are underway, but the general consensus seems to be that it shouldn't be changed at all. Buchans Mayor Derm Corbett and Millertown Mayor Fiona Humber both agr...
May 21, 2021 (Photo Facebook: Millertown)
Ferry Service to North Coast of Labrador Starting Next Month
Labrador Marine ferry service to the north coast of Labrador is scheduled to start June 13. The ferry the Kamutik W is scheduled to arrive in Goose Bay this evening in preparation for the upcoming Lab...
May 21, 2021
Experts Predict 2021 Hurricane Season to Be More Active Than Normal
2020 was a record year for the Atlantic Hurricane season, and it looks as though the 2021 season will also be more active than normal. According to data released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheri...
May 21, 2021 (Hurricane Teddy. Satellite image courtesy CIRA / RAMMB.)
