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Ground-Breaking at Site of New Corner Brook Hospital
A ground-breaking took place today in Corner Brook at the site of the region's new acute care hospital. Excavation work is scheduled to begin early next month and pouring of the concrete is expected b...
Aug 16, 2019
Man Frustrated by Flies, Claiming They're a Side Effect from Mink Farm
A man living in Comfort Cove near a mink farm is frustrated with the flies he says the farm brings with it. "Craig" told VOCM Open Line with Paddy Daly that the flies come along every year and this ye...
Aug 16, 2019
Fish Plant Owner Upset After Government Opens Cod Market to Outside Buyers
A fish plant owner in Central Newfoundland is upset with the provincial government for going to fish buyers from outside the province instead of offering to locals. Government opened up the cod market...
Aug 16, 2019
Panoramic Poultry: Mary Brown's Celebrates 50 Years with Massive Mural
Mary Brown's, the iconic Newfoundland restaurant, is celebrating 50 years with the unveiling of a mural in the capital city's downtown. Mike Mutrey, originally from Carbonear, is with Mary Brown's Cor...
Aug 16, 2019
St. John's Man, 29, Charged in Multiple Alleged Violent Assaults Against Women
A 29-year-old St. John's man is in custody, accused in connection to multiple violent assaults against women, including one from Ontario. Kevin Terry Evans was arrested by the RNC on Wednesday. He's a...
Aug 16, 2019
Consumer Advocate Sets Recommendations in Scathing Muskrat Falls Review
The Consumer Advocate is making recommendations to the Muskrat Falls Inquiry to prevent what he sees as a series of fatal flaws in the decision to build The hydro project. Dennis Browne says Nalcor fa...
Aug 16, 2019 (File photo.)
VOCM Cares Hopes to 'Block the Bus' for Bridges to Hope
The big drive is on to "Block the Bus" with school supplies as summer vacation for students winds down. The "Block the Bus" campaign put a push on at Piper's on Elizabeth Avenue Friday afternoon. Scho...
Aug 16, 2019
Crash Leads to Arrest of Impaired Driver
A man has been charged with drunk driving after a crash in the capital city yesterday afternoon. According to the RNC, the 29-year-old driver was charged following an incident at about 3:00. The vehic...
Aug 16, 2019
CN Celebrates Employees for 100th Anniversary, Announces Donation to Health Sciences Centre
Current and retired employees of CN were recognized last night at The Rooms as the executive vice-president of the railway paid a visit to the capital city. 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of CN. Whi...
Aug 16, 2019 (Photo courtesy CN.)
Stick to the Plan: Corner Brook Working with Residents in Planning of Outdoor Events
Summer is a busy season for festivals in any community-and more festivals mean more people, more music and more noise. Residents of downtown St. John's learned exactly that during this year's George S...
Aug 16, 2019
