ON AIR NOW9:00 PM - 12:00 AMBest of VOCM Open Line
Category Archives: Local News
$6,800 Raised For Mental Health And Addictions In Clarenville
The town of Clarenville says over $6800 dollars has been raised for mental health and addictions programs. Music 4 Our Minds took place at the Eastlink Events Centre in Clarenville last Sunday. Mayor ...
Jun 10, 2019 Via the Our Town- Clarenville Facebook page.
Economic Developers Association Announces Awards Of Excellence Winners
The Econominc Developers Association of Newfoundland has announced the winners of its second annual Economic Development Awards of Excellence. The awards are sponsored by the Busienss Development Bank...
Jun 10, 2019
Workshops Offered To Teach Safety To Young Hunters And Anglers
Young Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are being offered the opportunity to learn to become a safe and responsible hunters and anglers through a program offered by the provincial government. The Depar...
Jun 10, 2019
A Tough Safe To Crack: Newfoundlander’s Lucky Guess Solves 40-Year-Old Mystery
A Newfoundlander is receiving world recognition for his amazing safe-cracking feat. Stephen Mills, originally from Baie Verte, lives in Fort McMurray. He took a family camping trip on the Victoria Day...
Jun 10, 2019 Via Stephen Mills on Facebook.
Stephenville Crossing Man Arrested In Paradise Theft
A 30-year-old Stephenville Crossing man has been arrested for stealing from a business in Paradise. The incident in question happened on November 17th, 2018. An arrest warrant was issued but the suspe...
Jun 10, 2019
Single Vehicle Crash On TCH Sends One To Hospital
The RNC is investigating following a single-vehicle crash in metro early this morning. Just before 2 a.m., police responded to reports of a possible impaired driver heading west on Pitts Memorial Driv...
Jun 10, 2019
Legendary Newfoundland Performer, Gerald Campbell Passes Away
A well known Newfoundland musician, who performed with the likes of Figgy Duff, has passed away. Gerald Campbell passed away at the age of 86. Campbell was a recipient of the NL Folk Arts Society's Li...
Jun 10, 2019
Retired NHL Player Credits Grandfather For Career In Team Sports
A retired NHL player from this province credits his grandfather for his career in team sports. Terry Ryan's grandfather, Bill 'Bucky' Norris, served on the HMS Bulldog in World War Two. The Bulldog wa...
Jun 10, 2019 Terry Ryan with his grandfather, Bill "Bucky" Norris.
Exhibit At City Hall Captures First Experiences Of New Residents In St. John’s
The first experiences of new Canadians at some of the most popular places in St. John's are on display at City Hall. The photo exhibit, titled "Together", shows students of the Association for New Can...
Jun 10, 2019
Bristol’s Hope Man Disgusted By Garbage In Carbonear Brook
A man in Conception Bay North says he's shocked and disgusted by the amount of garbage he's noticed in the Carbonear area. Rick King of Bristol's Hope says the brook running through the busy commercia...
Jun 10, 2019
