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Noisy Muffler Confused for Gunshots in Shallops Cove

A confusing situation involving a noisy muffler had police busy in Bay St. George this afternoon. Police responded to a call about possible shots fired in the area of Shallops Cove around 1:25 p.m. In...

Ben Murphy Aug 08, 2019

Mysterious Black Cat Sightings Lead to Speculation

Another report today of a large black cat sighting in the province - this one east of Deer Lake. Bill Bennett told VOCM Open Line with Paddy Daly he recently travelled across the island via the Trans-...

Ben Murphy Aug 08, 2019 There has been speculation about sightings of a large black cat-like creature. Some say it resembles the size of a lynx as seen in this photo sent in by a listener in the Humber Valley area.

Jimmy Kimmel Says He's Running for Mayor of Dildo

Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel out of Hollywood says he's running for the Mayor of Dildo, Newfoundland and Labrador. Kimmel first mentioned the town of Dildo on his show last week, bringing mu...

Ben Murphy Aug 08, 2019

23-Year-Old Arrested and Charged After Evading Police Multiple Times

A 23-year-old from Paquet is in a heap of trouble with the law after allegedly evading police multiple times before being arrested today. On July 4th, Baie Verte RCMP noticed two oncoming vehicles tha...

Ben Murphy Aug 08, 2019

One of the Coldest Julys on Record for Parts of Province

For many areas of the province this past July was one of the coldest on record. According to Environment Canada meteorologist, David Neal, the majority of the island saw temperatures around one or two...

Abortion Monologues Features Funny, Heartbreaking, Important Conversations About Difficult Issue

A play about what's being called one of the last stigmatized issues for women is set to take the stage in St. John's next week. Persistence Theatre Company is presenting the show The Abortion Monologu...

High Angle Rescue Saves Lost, Stranded Dog in Outer Cove

A high angle rescue took place yesterday morning to save a stranded dog who had broken free from his leash in Outer Cove. St. John's Regional Fire Department were called to a section of the East Coast...

NL Scientist Looking at Solutions to Controlling Spruce Budworm Infestations

A Newfoundland research scientist is involved in work to try to come up with ways to tackle the spruce budworm, a pest that can cause extensive damage to forested areas. Quebec is currently seeing a h...

RCMP Investigate Break In at King's Point Fire Hall

RCMP are investigating after thieves broke into the Municipal Building-Fire Hall in King's Point late last week. Police say that sometime in the evening of August 1st the building was broken into and ...

Ray Walsh, John Koop To Be Honoured at NL Folk Festival This Weekend

Two prolific folk artists will have their praises sung this weekend at the 2019 NL Folk Festival in Bannerman Park. The weekend is shaping up to be perfect for the festivities, with the weekend foreca...