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Man Arrested in Connection With Break and Enter, Theft in Deer Lake
A Deer Lake man was arrested following an investigation into a break, enter and theft from a vehicle parked inside a secure compound at Premium Auto World in the community on May 15. Deer Lake RCMP re...
May 18, 2021
Group Sets Up First Nine-Hole Disc Golf Course in St. John's
It's a little bit like golf, and a little like frisbee. Disc Golf has come to the metro region. A nine-hole course is being established in the nine-acre green space across from Confederation Building....
May 18, 2021 (Photo courtesy Disc Golf NL.)
Meteorologists Narrow Down Potential Cause of Hazy Skies Over Metro
It turns out the hazy skies over parts of the province in recent days weren't caused by volcanic ash, but volcanic activity in Iceland may still be the cause. Meteorologist Justin Boudreau of the Gand...
May 18, 2021
NL Reports Six New Cases of COVID-19, One New Presumptive Positive
Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 today, and one new presumptive positive case. Five of the new cases are in the Eastern Health region. Three of those cases are related ...
May 18, 2021
City Council Debating Proposed By-law on Firework Restrictions in St. John's
The capital city will debate a proposed new by-law this week that will place certain restrictions on fireworks in St. John's. City council will discuss a by-law at tomorrow's Committee of the Whole me...
May 18, 2021
RNC Requesting Help in Locating Wanted Man
The RNC has issued a public advisory for a man who is wanted on arrest warrants. 37-year-old Robert Newell is wanted in connection with multiple thefts in the metro area, and failure to comply with co...
May 18, 2021
Hospitality NL Holding Virtual Jobs Fair on Wednesday
An industry that has been decimated by the pandemic is showing some signs of recovery, but the tourism and hospitality industry faces challenges on several fronts. One area is human resources. This is...
May 18, 2021
VOCM News Named as Finalist for Two Atlantic Journalism Awards; Winner for RTDNA Award
VOCM News has been named as a finalist in two categories for the 2020 Atlantic Journalism Awards and has won a regional award with the Radio, Television, Digital News Directors Association of Canada. ...
May 18, 2021
Happy Valley-Goose Bay Mourning the Loss of Town Councillor
The town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is mourning the loss of a beloved citizen. Town councillor Joe Tremblett passed away on the weekend following a battle with cancer. Mayor Wally Andersen calls Trembl...
May 18, 2021
NDP Not Participating in Elections Act Committee Following Justice Minister's Refusal to Make Changes
The Newfoundland and Labrador NDP says it will not be participating in the Elections Act Committee following Justice Minister John Hogan's refusal to make several changes to its makeup. NDP opposition...
May 18, 2021 (File photo.)
