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St. John's Sisters of Mercy Speaking Highly of Pope Leo
Pope Leo is getting some positive reviews from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John's. Robert Prevost became the first American to be elected Pope yesterday. Though born in Chicago, he also hold...
May 09, 2025 (Vatican News)
Police Warning of High Schoolers Taking Part in Challenge Involving Toy Guns
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is warning the public of an online TikTok challenge involving the use of toy guns. The "Senior Assassin" challenge involves graduating high school students seeking ...
May 09, 2025
VOCM Radiothon Raises Over $80,000 for Central Northeast Health Foundation
The VOCM Cares Foundation's second radiothon of the week is being heralded as a big success. Yesterday's broadcast raised $80,500 for the Central Northeast Health Foundation. The proceeds will go towa...
May 09, 2025 (VOCM Cares Foundation)
California Police Release Video of Moments Leading Up to Fatal Shooting of Son of NL Media Mogul
The Newport Beach Police Department has released dramatic footage showing the moments leading up to the son of NTV's CEO being killed by police. Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, the son of NTV's CEO Scott Sti...
May 09, 2025 (Newport Beach Police/YouTube)
Adam's Cove to Provide Update on Wildfire Evacuation; Full Extent of Damage Remains Unclear
Mother Nature provided some much needed relief in helping contain the wildfire which broke out in Adam's Cove earlier this week. Rain was a welcome sight in the area as crews managed to get the blaze ...
May 09, 2025 (Photo by Eugene Howell)
John Hogan to be Sworn in as NL's 15th Premier Today
John Hogan will officially be sworn in as premier of Newfoundland and Labrador this morning. Hogan was elected leader of the provincial Liberals during the party's convention last weekend, replacing A...
May 09, 2025 John Hogan announcing his bid for the Liberal leadership in March, 2025. (VOCM News)
NL Artists Recognized at East Coast Music Awards
Newfoundland and Labrador artists were in the spotlight at the 2025 East Coast Music Awards Gala, held Thursday night at the Mary Brown's Centre in St. John's. Kellie Loder took home two fan-voted hon...
May 09, 2025 The Ennis Sisters accepting the Dr. Helen Creighton Lifetime Achievement Award (VOCM News)
Man Wanted on Several Charges Arrested by Metro Police
A man who was on the RNC's radar was picked up by police last night. Officers on patrol downtown spotted a man who looked familiar and confirmed he was wanted on a number of charges. The 30-year-old w...
May 09, 2025
Price of Most Fuels Down This Week
The price of most fuels is down this week. Gas is down by about a cent and a half. Diesel drops by just over 5 cents (5.3) per litre on the island and down by just shy of 5 cents (4.7) in Labrador Wes...
May 09, 2025
Sheshatshiu RCMP Searching for Wanted Man
RCMP in Sheshatshiu are searching for a 40-year-old wanted on a number of charges at this hour. Simon Andrew is wanted on multiple charges stemming from an incident on Tuesday. Some of the charges inc...
May 08, 2025 Photo via RCMP
