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Droves Of Bikers Turn Out For 2019 Ride For Dad
Despite the cold, foggy weather, bikers turned out in droves this morning for the 13th annual Motorcycle Ride for Dad in St. John's. Hundreds of bikers showed up for the opening ceremonies at Newfound...
Jun 19, 2019
South Coast Teacher Cleared Of Five Sexual-Related Offences
A teacher on the south coast whose life has been on hold for the past 20 months has been cleared of five counts of sexual-related offences dating back to the mid-90s when he was a teacher in Alberta. ...
Jun 18, 2019
Elections Worker Still Seeking Pay One Month Later
A man who worked on the provincial election May 16th says he has yet to be paid, and he's looking for answers. Ken, who asked that his last name not be used, tells VOCM News he worked as a deputy retu...
Jun 18, 2019
Working To Pay Off Outstanding Fines A “Win-Win”, Says Justice Minister
The province's justice minister calls a new pilot project that allows people to work to pay off fines a "win-win" situation. Andrew Parsons says an outstanding issue in the province is unpaid fines. T...
Jun 18, 2019
Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium Opens For Season
A popular destination in Petty Harbour is open for another season. The Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium features creatures caught along the Newfoundland shoreline and the displays vary from year-to-year. R...
Jun 18, 2019
Stingray Looking For Newest Sales And Marketing Staff At Career Fair
Stingray is opening its doors for a career fair today. The parent company of VOCM, K-Rock and HITS FM is looking for sales and marketing staff to fill up to five positions. General manager Mike Murphy...
Jun 18, 2019
Car With Studded Tires Stopped In Metro
Metro police stopped a vehicle yesterday which still had its studded tires on. The 43-year-old man who was driving was ticketed for that as well as operating a vehicle with expired registration. His 3...
Jun 18, 2019
Controversial Conservation Group Docks Vessel In St. John’s
An unusual vessel belonging to a controversial marine conservation group is in St. John's Harbour, and it is turning heads. The MV Brigitte Bardot, a trimaran belonging to the Sea Shepherd Conservatio...
Jun 18, 2019
Two People And A Cat Safe Following Fire In Metro
Two people are safe, and a cat escaped without harm, following a fire in the capital city on Friday. Firefighters arrived at a home on the Southside Road last night to find thick smoke drifting from t...
Jun 18, 2019
High-Risk Offender Living In Metro Region
There is a high-risk sexual offender who targets girls under the age of 18 residing in the metro region. Dennis Murphy, who's 59, has been released following the completion of his sentence at Dorchest...
Jun 18, 2019
