ON AIR NOW9:00 AM - 12:00 PMVOCM Open Line
Category Archives: Local News
Furey Releases Liberal Election Platform Titled 'Rising to the Challenge'
The Liberals released their full election platform today, albeit less than 10 days before the provincial election. The document, entitled Rising to the Challenge, focuses on five priorities including ...
Feb 04, 2021
Veterinarian Encourages Pet Owners to be Proactive as Clinics Feel Pandemic Strain
A local veterinarian says providing care for animals has been challenging due to the increased demand for services through the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the country, vets, breeders, and animal adoptio...
Feb 04, 2021
Cain's Quest Postponed Until Winter 2023
The team behind Cain's Quest has decided to postpone the popular Labrador endurance race until winter 2023. The intensive race requires a full year of planning, and event organizers say they've been l...
Feb 04, 2021 (Photo courtesy Cain's Quest.)
NL Federation of School Councils Disappointed with Not Being Consulted in Using Schools as Polling Stations
The President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of School Councils says he is disappointed that they were not consulted before the English School District gave the go-ahead to use school bui...
Feb 04, 2021
85 Years and Older Next to Be Vaccinated as Soon as Supply Increases, says CMOH
Phase one of vaccinations across Newfoundland and Labrador have been ongoing for nearly two months now, and so far public health is making "good inroads" in pushing through some of the initial priorit...
Feb 04, 2021 (Photo: Pfizer Canada)
Fuels Increase This Week Except for Propane
The regulated price of gasoline is up slightly this morning. Gas is up by half a cent, while diesel is up by nearly two cents a litre. Furnace oil has increased by a cent a litre, while stove oil is u...
Feb 04, 2021
Public Health Officials Certain Only a Matter of Time Before New COVID Variants Arrive in NL
New variants of the COVID-19 virus have been identified throughout the world and public health officials in this province say it's only a matter of time before one is confirmed here. Dr. Lisa Barrett,...
Feb 04, 2021
Residents Concerned with Potential Loss of Green Space, Hosting Virtual Public Meeting
The West End Community Alliance is hoping as many citizens as possible register and attend an online virtual meeting scheduled for February 10 to discuss a rezoning application for a green space on Er...
Feb 04, 2021
CMOH Encourages Smaller Super Bowl Parties with Physical Distancing and No Shared Food
Football fans normally gather for tailgate parties and rec room gatherings for Super Bowl Sunday, but the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health is warning that celebrations this weekend will look...
Feb 04, 2021
Repairs Underway After Winter Storm Damages Muskrat Falls Transmission Towers
Repairs are underway to fix damage caused to transmission towers in Labrador by a recent winter storm. Nalcor indicated last week that while the main components of the transmission towers and lines we...
Feb 03, 2021
