ON AIR NOW5:00 PM - 12:00 AMWeekends On VOCM
Category Archives: Local News
Cultural Staple 'Them Days' Awarded One-Time Government Grant
A respected cultural staple in Labrador has received a one-time grant from the provincial government to help with its operations. Them Days magazine has kept Labradorians in touch with their history b...
Jan 11, 2026 Via Facebook.
Snow, Rain, Ice Pellets Forecast For Island Tonight
Another storm system is expected to bring a mix of snow, freezing rain and rain to many parts of the island, starting this evening and continuing through to Tuesday morning. Special weather statements...
Jan 11, 2026
RCMP Touts 'Huge Success' in Provincial Recruitment Efforts
RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador saw some of the highest number of hires in the province's history in the last year. Assistant RCMP Commissioner Pat Cahill says they hired 52 new RCMP officers in 202...
Jan 11, 2026
Iranians in St. John's Join Global Protests Against Iranian Government
Members of the local Iranian community gathered outside St. John's city hall Saturday afternoon to support what they call a democratic transition of power from the current Islamic Republic to a secula...
Jan 10, 2026 Dozens joined in a protest in St. John's calling for the democratic transition of power in Iran (VOCM News)
Snow Angels: Operators Unite to Provide Free Service for Those in Need
A group of snowplow operators in this province are coming together to help cancer patients clear their driveways. Rookie snowplow operator Mark Baker started the Snow Clearing for Cancer initiative al...
Jan 10, 2026 A plow clears snow on an early morning in Metro (VOCM).
SJRFD Responds to House Fire in St. John's East End
First responders were called to the scene of a house fire in the east end of St. John's today. Smoke was seen coming from a house on Leonard Street, just off Hussey Drive near Torbay Road. The RNC, St...
Jan 10, 2026 First responders at the scene of a fire on Leonard Street (VOCM).
Flu Cases on the Rise, Vaccine Uptake Still Too Low
Public health has seen an uptick in people getting their flu vaccine, but it would like to see that number climb higher. Just before Christmas, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald ur...
Jan 10, 2026 Dr. Janice Fitzgerald (VOCM News)
A Banner Year on the High Seas for Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism
The cruise ship industry had a banner year in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2025, and that momentum doesn't look like it will be slowing down any time soon. Katelyn Budgell, the managing director with ...
Jan 10, 2026 Kaettlyn Budgell, Cruise NL (submitted photo)
Multiple Violations Lead to Arrest of Paradise Driver
Metro police nabbed a man in Paradise last night who had no business being behind the wheel. The RNC got a call from a concerned citizen about an erratic driver on Lanark Drive in Paradise at about 9:...
Jan 10, 2026
March of Dimes Brings Stroke Support Program to Clarenville
The March of Dimes Canada's After Stroke program is expanding to Clarenville. The program provides information and support to stroke patients to help with their recovery. Volunteer Engagement Coordina...
Jan 10, 2026 (Photo via March of Dimes)
