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Veteran Back in for Repairs, Maintenance Costing About $1-Million
A ferry that's been plagued with mechanical problems since coming into service is back in drydock for repairs. The provincial government says the estimated cost of repairs on the Veteran this time aro...
Nov 15, 2019
Death of Young Nain Woman Deemed Not Suspicious by RCMP
RCMP say the recent death of a 23-year-old woman in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is not considered suspicious. The body of the young Nain woman was found in a wooded area early this morning. The Office of t...
Nov 15, 2019
RNC Association Pleased by Decision to Overturn Joe Smyth Conviction
The union representing officers with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is pleased that Constable Joe Smyth's recent conviction for Obstruction of Justice has been overturned. The Supreme Court of Ap...
Nov 15, 2019
Man Shares Story of Turning Life Around After Years In and Out of Prison
A man from Placentia Bay who's lived his life in and out of prison has learned you can't turn your life around until you're ready. Raymond Coffey told his story on VOCM Open Line with Linda Swain yest...
Nov 15, 2019 (File photo, Her Majesty's Penitentiary.)
Ennis Sisters Put Out Open Call for Young Singers to Join Christmas Performance
The Ennis Sisters will soon begin their 10th annual Christmas tour, with stops throughout parts of the Maritimes, Ontario, Albert and shows across the island. The tour wraps up in St. John's at Holy H...
Nov 15, 2019 (L-R Teresa, Maureen & Karen Ennis) Photo via The Ennis Sisters on Facebook
Emergency Crews Respond to Industrial Accident in St. John's
RNC and emergency crews have responded to an industrial accident on Blackmarsh Road. An ambulance is on scene outside the Evergreen recycling depot. Few other details are available at this time. VOCM ...
Nov 15, 2019
Increasing Number of Panhandlers Prompts Thrive to Launch Research Project
An increasing number of panhandlers in the capital city, along with concerns from residents, has a local organization taking a research approach to the issue. Ellie Jones, Outreach Program Coordinator...
Nov 15, 2019
Extensive Crime Spree in Corner Brook Results in Arrest of 18-Year-Old Man
An 18-year-old man from Corner Brook is in trouble with the law following a crime spree last night that included an armed robbery, theft of a car, a police chase and assaulting an officer. It all star...
Nov 15, 2019
RCMP Officially Opens Sweat Lodge at White Hills Headquarters
A major step today in the link between law enforcement and members of the Indigenous community in this province. A sweat lodge was officially opened at the RCMP Headquarters at East White Hills. The C...
Nov 15, 2019
Water Main Break on Bay Bulls Road Leaves Kilbride Residents Dry for the Day
A section of Kilbride is without water this morning after a water main break in the area. Water is shut off from 197 Bay Bulls Road to Long Beach Street are repairs are being made. Crew expect the wor...
Nov 15, 2019
