ON AIR NOW6:00 AM - 9:00 AMYour VOCM Mornings
Category Archives: Local News
No Injuries Following Vehicle Fire in Corner Brook
A vehicle fire in Corner Brook yesterday caused a few tense moments, but there were no injuries. Police were called to the scene on the Lewin Parkway around around 2:30 yesterday afternoon. The vehicl...
Sep 22, 2019
Hurricane Igor Made Landfall Nine Years Ago
Today marks the 9th anniversary of Hurricane Igor's landfall in Eastern Newfoundland. The storm was the most destructive tropical cyclone on record to have hit this province. It caused the death of 81...
Sep 21, 2019
More Scrutiny Needed When Addressing Women's Issues, Says Feminist Organization
The Executive Director of the St. John's Status of Women Council believes women's issues do not get addressed with the same scrutiny and seriousness as some other issues in society. Federal party lead...
Sep 21, 2019
Avalon Awed by Amazing Sunset Friday Evening
Residents of the Avalon took to social media this weekend to post photos of an awe-inspiring sunset that graced the skies on Friday evening. The explosion of colour may have been summer's final farewe...
Sep 21, 2019 "Amazing sunset on the pond tonight!" - photo courtesy of Veronica Morrissey, Lower Pond, Witless Bay.
Green Party Candidate for Avalon Weighs in on Carbonear Bullying Incident
The Green Party candidate for Avalon is weighing in on a bullying incident caught on video outside Carbonear Collegiate. Police received a complaint after the video started circulating showing a group...
Sep 21, 2019
Northern Right Whale Spotted On Bonavista Peninsula Cause for Excitement and Concern
A northern right whale recently spotted and caught on camera feeding off Red Point Head on the Bonavista Peninsula is cause for great excitement, but also some concern. Dr. Jack Lawson says they've be...
Sep 21, 2019 (File photo, 2019.)
Man Accused of Drug and Weapons Offences in Central Released From Custody
A man accused of a long list of weapons and drug offences after a raid on a house in central Newfoundland has been released on a number of undertakings. Thirty-seven year-old Shannon LeDrew of Appleto...
Sep 21, 2019
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer Visiting Province Tomorrow
Amidst a tumultuous week in politics Federal Conservative Party of Canada leader Andrew Scheer is visiting the province tomorrow to officially open Joedy Wall's campaign office on Major's Path. This i...
Sep 21, 2019
Allandale Road Partially Reopens Following Watermain Break
Allandale Road is now partially reopened to traffic following yesterday's watermain break. The city of St. John's says the watermain has been repaired and water service has been restored to the area. ...
Sep 21, 2019
Federal Liberals and Tories Still Tied at Polls Despite Turbulent Week, According to Abacus Data
The latest information released from Abacus Data show the federal Liberals and Tories are still in a virtual tie, despite a turbulent week for the Prime Minister. Despite the recent brownface/blackfac...
Sep 21, 2019
