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Protest to be Held in Witless Bay Over Controversial Council Decision
There's going to be a protest in Witless Bay this morning over a decision by council last night to forge ahead with a controversial road, which some fear will lead to the erosion of an environmentally...
Sep 14, 2021 Photo of construction signage being placed at the site. Photo submitted by Pete Soucy
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary to Hold Briefing Regarding Operation Rattle
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is set to provide an update this morning on the dismantling of an organized crime group in the metro region. RNC Media Relations Officer, Constable James Cadigan, w...
Sep 14, 2021 RNC Cst. James Cadigan (VOCM News file photo)
New Professional Theatre and Entertainment Company Launching in Capital City
A brand new professional theatre and live entertainment company - one of only two in the entire country - has officially been launched in the capital city. Terra Bruce is the latest venture of local m...
Sep 13, 2021
Residents of Witless Bay Questioning Government's Refusal to Investigate Town Council's Affairs
People in Witless Bay are shaking their heads over government's refusal to at least look into the affairs of the town council, one which they describe not only as dysfunctional but which has made deci...
Sep 13, 2021
Radiothon Raises Over $81,000 for Burin Peninsula Healthcare Foundation
Over $81,000 has been raised in support of the Burin Peninsula Healthcare Foundation. The money was raised through a radiothon yesterday, which was supported by VOCM Cares and broadcast on 740 VOCM in...
Sep 13, 2021
New Owners to Invest $200-Million in Stephenville Airport
There are some big plans in the works for Stephenville Airport. Ottawa-based Dymond Group of Companies has purchased the facility with plans to invest $200 million and create thousands of jobs. Stephe...
Sep 13, 2021
School Sports Permitted to Start Under Low-Risk Scenario
It's back to the gym and other sports facilities for kids in our schools after losing the better part of two school years. Students across most of the province are back to school under the low-risk sc...
Sep 13, 2021
Union President Says NL Paramedicine System Struggled During Hurricane
NAPE President Jerry Earle says the state of the province's paramedicine system was brought starkly into light in the wake of Hurricane Larry. Earle says he received a steady stream of calls and messa...
Sep 13, 2021 (Jerry Earle, file photo.)
HVGB Man Charged with Slew of Sexual Offences Against a Minor
A Happy Valley-Goose Bay man has been charged with sexual assault against a minor. Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP along with the RCMP-RNC Integrated Internet Child Exploitation have charged 38-year-old G...
Sep 13, 2021
Province Reports Nine New Cases of COVID-19
Nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19 are being reported in the province today. Eight are in the Eastern Health region and one is in the Western Health region. Three of the cases reported in Eastern He...
Sep 13, 2021
