Category Archives: Local News

Workers at a 14-unit congregate living facility on Bond Street in St. John's for young people have voted unanimously to strike. "The Lilly" is operated by the not-for-profit organization Choices for Y...

For the first time in history, the price of gas in most parts of the province has surpassed the $2.00 a litre mark. The regulated price of all fuels is up again today with most fuels up between 7 and ...

MHAs will sit for the spring session of the House of Assembly starting Tuesday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m. The public gallery will be open to full capacity for the spring sitting, but proof of vaccination ...

It appears as though a plot hatched by the residents of Bell Island to bring a beloved physician back to the community has worked. Back on February 18th, VOCM News first told you about The Bell Island...

There will be a second trial in the case of a high school student who was struck by a car and killed on the Northern Peninsula. Seventeen-year-old Justin Hynes was walking on Main Street near the inte...

Ferryland RCMP are investigating an arson in Bay Bulls earlier this month that destroyed two vehicles. Police were called to a home on Track Road Extension around 4:15 on the morning of Friday, March ...

A Labradorian and Nunatsiavut beneficiary has been named as the new Medical Officer of Health for Labrador-Grenfell Health. Dr. Joanne McGee's career began as a registered nurse-working in acute care ...

The Brad Gushue Rink remains undefeated at the Tim Hortons Brier in Lethbridge and is guaranteed a playoff spot. The team won their match 10-4 over Nova Scotia last night to improve to 6-0. They have ...

RCMP on the southwest coast are asking for help in identifying a person responsible for causing significant damage to a building in Doyles which houses a drug store and stealing narcotics. Somebody br...

Newfoundland and Labrador's public health emergency comes to an end on Monday. Health Minister John Haggie made the announcement at Wednesday's COVID briefing. The end of the declaration coincides wit...