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No Charges Expected After Man Struck by Vehicle on Bell Island
A man was taken to hospital on Bell Island after being struck by a car this week. RCMP say an SUV struck the 35-year-old man who was walking in the area of Lower Lance Cove Road. The man was treated f...
Nov 30, 2019
VOCM Dial-A-Carol to Support Single Parents Association
Christmas tunes flood the airwaves tomorrow afternoon as we at VOCM ring in the Christmas spirit with the "VOCM Dial-A-Carol." It is a holiday tradition whereby callers request their favourite Christm...
Nov 30, 2019 Tara Haley of VOCM Cares (right) and Executive Director of the Single Parent Association, Elaine Balsom (left).
Growlers Taste Defeat on the Road Against Railers
The Newfoundland Growlers fell short 6-4 against the Worcester Railers last night. The Growlers and the Railers traded goals in the first period, heading into the second tied at one. Just 30 seconds i...
Nov 30, 2019
Winners Announced for Hire Me St. John's Competition
The St. John's Board of Trade has announced the winners of its Hire Me St. John's pitch competition. First place went to David Oamen, Anna Ogbei-Ifediora came in second place and Amin Saleh came in th...
Nov 30, 2019
MUN President Gary Kachanoski Cancer Free Following Treatment
Outgoing Memorial University President Gary Kachanoski will be retiring from his role on a positive note, having received a clean bill of health following a cancer diagnosis this summer. Kachanoski po...
Nov 30, 2019 (Dr. Gary Kachanoski, file photo.)
First Wintry Blast Didn't Pack the Punch Forecasted: Meteorologist
The island got its first quick taste of winter yesterday, albeit not as much as what was forecasted. Environment Canada Meteorologist, Juliana Paul, says recorded snowfall in St. John's was around 5 c...
Nov 30, 2019
Police Issue Reminder After Multiple Drivers Break Move Over Law
Officials are reminding drivers that right of way must be yielded to emergency vehicles with their lights and sirens activated. Burin Peninsula RCMP say they've recently encountered several drivers re...
Nov 30, 2019
Crosswalk Safety Pilot Project Aims to Boost Independence of Those with Sight Loss
CNIB has partnered with the City of St. John's, City of Mount Pearl and Town of Paradise to launch a program to enhance crosswalks and intersections for people who live with sight loss or mobility cha...
Nov 29, 2019
Power Crews Kept Busy After Vehicle Strikes Utility Pole, Fire in the Goulds
Poor weather may have kept many people from heading outdoors today, but Newfoundland Power crews were hopping this afternoon following a number of incidents around the metro area. NF Power shared an e...
Nov 29, 2019
Surveillance Images Released in Two Separate Armed Robberies in Metro
The RNC has released an image of a suspect in a recent armed robbery at a St. John's service station. Police say a suspected entered the gas station on Frecker Drive in Cowan Heights around 1:30 on th...
Nov 29, 2019
