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Alan Doyle Pens 'Love Letter to Home' in New Book
One of Newfoundland and Labrador's most prominent musicians has written a new book that takes people on a tour through Newfoundland and Labrador. Alan Doyle wrote "The Smiling Land" while he and his w...
Nov 05, 2025 (VOCM News)
Woman Charged in Bay Roberts Murder Seeking Bail
One of three people facing trial in a Bay Roberts murder has applied for another crack at bail until it starts. Twenty-eight-year-old Stephanie Noftall was released in late March for the first time si...
Nov 05, 2025 Stephanie Noftall has a word with her lawyer, Jon Noonan, in Supreme Court. (VOCM News)
Kids Eat Smart Radiothon Today on VOCM Big Land FM Radio Network
One of Newfoundland and Labrador's biggest fundraisers of the year is coming up this afternoon on the VOCM Big Land FM Radio Network. The Kids Eat Smart Radiothon raises money to help breakfast clubs ...
Nov 05, 2025
"It was Just Horrendous:" St. Mary's Fish Plant Destroyed by Fire
The fish plant in St. Mary's has been destroyed by a fire. Pictures and videos posted to social media show smoke and flames billowing up into the dark night sky, and firefighters braving strong winds ...
Nov 05, 2025 (Photo Via Brad Durnford)
Hurricane-Force Winds Felt in Many Areas as Intense Fall Storm Batters Island, Strong Winds Sticking Around Today
The worst of the so-called "bomb cyclone" is behind us, but the winds will still be quite intense throughout today. There were downpours in many areas yesterday afternoon as winds began to pick up. En...
Nov 05, 2025 Damage on Freshwater Road/Blatch Avenue in St. John's (VOCM News)
Man Charged After Dust-Up at Clarenville Bar
A man is facing several charges after a bartender was assaulted and patrons were challenged to fight at a pub on Manitoba Drive in Clarenville on the weekend. Dylan Ryan, who's 44, is accused of causi...
Nov 05, 2025
Teenager Arrested After Smashing Window at St. John's City Hall
There was some damage done to St. John's City Hall last night, but it wasn't because of the weather. Metro police were called about property damage around 12:30 last night. Officers found that a windo...
Nov 05, 2025
Snowfall Warning Issued for Western, Central NL
It has been snowing for a while in central and western Newfoundland, and now starting accumulate. The Gander Weather Office has issued a warning with a total of about 20cm expected when all is said an...
Nov 04, 2025 (Photo via NL 511)
Federal Budget Calls for Big Cuts to Public Sevice
The federal government has tabled its first budget in quite some time, and while spending is way up, the public service is facing significant cuts. About 16,000 people will be taken out of the public ...
Nov 04, 2025 (Photo via CPAC)
Opposition Names Critic Roles
Opposition leader John Hogan has announced the critic roles for his shadow cabinet. The so-called shadow cabinet is as follows; John Hogan - Shadow Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs, Attorney Gen...
Nov 04, 2025 The Liberal Opposition (Liberal Party of NL)
