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Mistrial Declared in Sexual Assault Trial For Former Junior Players
The sexual assault trial for five former junior hockey players has ground to a sudden halt after a mistrial was declared by the judge. It comes on just the fourth day of the trial which was scheduled ...
Apr 25, 2025
Dale Lambe Elected New President of NLTA
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association has elected a new president. Dale Lambe, who was vice-president for the past two years, will succeed current president Trent Langdon in August. Lamb...
Apr 25, 2025 Dale Lambe (VOCM News)
Whitbourne Woman Takes Home $82,000 in VOCM Cares 50-50 Draw
A Whitbourne woman is the lucky winner of the VOCM Cares 50-50 cash draw this morning. Although Wanda Boland insists she isn't -- or at least wasn't the luckiest person in the world -- until today. Bo...
Apr 25, 2025 Wanda and Perry Boland (Submitted photo)
Nunatsiavut Government Pleased With MUN's Draft Indigenous Verification Policy
The Nunatsiavut Government is calling Memorial University's draft Indigenous verification policy a step forward in protecting Indigenous rights. President Johannes Lampe says the policy affirms a prin...
Apr 25, 2025 Johannes Lampe, President, Nunatsiavut Government.
Malware Incident Detected on Curb It St. John's Website
The capital city is warning of a malware incident involving it's Curb It St. John's website. The city was first alerted to the incident on Wednesday. The website was rendered unavailable to users whil...
Apr 25, 2025
Mayor Overwhelmed by Support After Famous Amelia Earhart Statue Pilfered by Thieves
The Mayor of Harbour Grace says he's overwhelmed by the support the town has received from people upset about the theft of a one-of-a-kind statue stolen from the Spirit of Harbour Grace park near Rive...
Apr 25, 2025 The platform where Earhart's bronze likeness once stood, along with commemorative plaques, sit empty after being stolen in late April 2025. (Town of Harbour Grace/Facebook)
Shelter in Place Orders Designed to Protect Public During Various Incidents: RNC
There's been plenty of conversation lately about a recent string of shelter in place directives surrounding police operations in the capital city and elsewhere. Three separate shelter in place advisor...
Apr 25, 2025 RNC Deputy Chief of Regional Patrol Operations Colin McNeil (Submitted)
Winner Announced for Record-Breaking VOCM Cares 50/50 Jackpot
There is a winner of the largest jackpot in the history of the VOCM Cares 50/50 draw. Wanda Boland takes home $82,000. Jenelle Lambert of VOCM Cares says the remaining $82,000 goes to the many program...
Apr 25, 2025
Opening New Mental Health Facility a Highlight in Premier's Political Career
Comparing the Waterford Hospital to the new mental health and addictions facility is like comparing "a horse and buggy (to) a Lamborghini" according to the Premier. Andrew Furey and NLHS CEO Pat Parfr...
Apr 25, 2025 Premier Andrew Furey, NLHS CEO Dr. Pat Parfrey, and others cut the ribbon on the new Mental Health and Addictions Facility. (VOCM News)
Carney Confirms Reference to '51st State' in Phone Call With Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed yesterday that U.S. President Donald Trump once again referenced Canada as a "51st state" in a phone conversation held at the end of March. Carney addressed some o...
Apr 25, 2025 Liberal Leader Mark Carney (CPAC)
