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NDP Seeks Meeting with MUN Over Future of Harlow Campus
The NDP wants a meeting with the top brass at Memorial University to talk about its campus in England. MUN is in the process of assessing its finances and, as such, may do some tinkering with Harlow. ...
Nov 16, 2025 NDP Leader Jim Dinn (VOCM News)
'Margaret's Closet' Provides Work Attire for Single Parents
It's an especially busy time of year for organizations which rely on the generosity of the public but the Single Parents Association also stages a program designed to help recipients get back into the...
Nov 16, 2025 Danielle Seward (VOCM News file photo)
Festive Spirit Soars with VOCM's Dial-A-Carol
This year, VOCM's Dial-A-Carol has raised over $13,500, highlighting strong community support across Newfoundland and Labrador. The funds will support a variety of VOCM Cares programs, including The H...
Nov 15, 2025 Paddy Daly & Brian O’Connell (VOCM News)
Labrador Songwriter Faith AuCoin Joins MusicNL Week
A singer and songwriter from Labrador is excited for the opportunity to be a part of MusicNL Week celebrations. Events are taking place throughout the St. John's region this weekend. One of the musici...
Nov 15, 2025 Faith AuCoin (MusicNL)
A New 'Stranger Danger': Navigating AI with Your Kids
An inappropriate conversation between a child and an AI chatbot in a Tesla has sparked a conversation about how parents should address the use of AI with their children. Tech blogger Kevin Andrews exp...
Nov 15, 2025 Kaitlyn Baker / Unsplash
Ottawa Commits to Greater Investment in LNG Economic & Trade Focus
The development of liquified natural gas is among a long list of federal priorities in establishing greater Canadian resource-based development. The federal government is committed to greater investme...
Nov 15, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney (CPAC)
Happy Tree Campaign Launches for 51st Year
The Happy Tree at the Avalon Mall officially launched this morning in support of the Salvation Army. The annual toy drive, in partnership with the Salvation Army, kicked off in festive style today. A ...
Nov 15, 2025 Happy Tree Kickoff 2025 (VOCM News)
Annual Dial-a-Carol Fundraiser Kicks Off This Afternoon
It's time once again to Deck the Halls as the annual VOCM Dial-a-Carol hits the airwaves this afternoon. The broadcast marks the beginning of the holiday season for many and captures the spirit of giv...
Nov 15, 2025
Man Ticketed for Excessive Speeding in Labrador
A 36-year-old man has become the latest in a string of people clocked at excessive speeds along the Trans-Labrador Highway. RCMP say the driver was caught around noon Thursday going 137 km/h between L...
Nov 15, 2025
NDP Demands Government Plan on Rising Home Heating Costs
The NDP wants to see the new PC government's plan to address rising home heating costs. MHA Sheilagh O'Leary is urging government to take "immediate action" to help residents stay warm this winter. O'...
Nov 15, 2025 Sheilagh O'Leary in the House of Assembly
