ON AIR NOW9:00 PM - 12:00 AMBest of VOCM Open Line
Category Archives: Local News
Quantity of Narcotics Stolen From Corner Brook Pharmacy
Police in Corner Brook are warning the public after a quantity of prescription narcotics was stolen from a pharmacy in the city. The RNC say they were called to City Pharmacy at around 8:00 this morni...
Feb 25, 2020 City Pharmacy in Corner Brook via Google Maps.
Not All Bad News for Shrimp Stock Despite Assessment: Harvesters
Harvesters say not all is doom and gloom despite the latest assessment of the shrimp stock. The stock is divided into three management zones which stretch from north of Labrador to Notre Dame Bay. Onl...
Feb 25, 2020 (Northern shrimp catch being emptied onto a boat. Photo courtesy DFO, by Aldric D'Eon.)
Economist Suggests Much of NL's Debt Rests on Spending Problem, Not Revenue
The Chief Economist with the Conference Board of Canada believes the province's debt lies more on the shoulders of a spending problem, rather than a revenue problem. Today the NL Employers' Council is...
Feb 25, 2020
Women Allegedly Found with Cocaine in Carbonear Church Parking Lot
Two women have been arrested and charged after police say they were caught in possession of cocaine while parked in the Salvation Army parking lot in Carbonear. Harbour Grace RCMP received a call abou...
Feb 25, 2020
Minimum Wage Plan Insufficient to Address Vulnerable Groups: Dinn
The Opposition Critic for Advanced Education, Skills and Labour is weighing in on the province's minimum wage plan that will see a four-step increase to boost minimum wage by $1.25. Paul Dinn is disap...
Feb 25, 2020 (File photo.)
Three Arrested in Connection with Violent Armed Robbery at Pasadena Home
Three people have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery at a home in Pasadena. Twenty-eight-year-old Jeremy Hann of Little Harbour, 23-year-old Cory Manuel and 36-year-old Michelle Major-bot...
Feb 25, 2020
Former NLC Boss Expands Lawsuit to Include Government
The provincial government has now been added as a defendant in a lawsuit filed against the NLC by the former head of the corporation. Steve Winter was removed as CEO of the NLC back in January of 2018...
Feb 25, 2020
Artist Features Blend of Local Imagery for 30-Foot Mural at MINI Showroom
A major project undertaken by artist Jud Haynes blends iconic scenery from Newfoundland and Labrador with the local MINI community for a prominent display at a local showroom. Haynes designed a 30-foo...
Feb 25, 2020
Judgment in Philip Butler Trial Reveals Inadmissible Evidence
The man acquitted in his brother's homicide told officers he was a victim when interviewed by police following the death of George Allan Butler on May 21, 2018. Philip Butler was found not guilty on a...
Feb 25, 2020 (File photo.)
Liberal President says Party Sought Balance with Time Frame of Leadership Race
The President of the provincial Liberal party says the shorter time frame on the leadership race is to be considerate of those putting their names on the ballot. John Allan rolled out the details of t...
Feb 25, 2020
