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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)
Man Arrested After Disturbance at St. Clare's Hospital
A man spent the night in the lockup after causing a scene at St. Clare's Hospital last evening. Police were called about an unwelcomed person causing a disturbance just after 7:30 p.m. The 77-year-old...
Apr 25, 2025
Carney Sole Respondent to Furey's Letter to Federal Leaders on Issues Impacting Province
Premier Andrew Furey has heard from Liberal Leader Mark Carney regarding a letter to all of the main federal leaders earlier this month, but there has been silence from the rest. Furey penned a letter...
Apr 25, 2025 Premier Andrew Furey (VOCM News)
Man Charged After Downtown Assault
A man has been charged after assaulting someone in downtown St. John's yesterday. RNC were called over the supper hour by a man who said he was assaulted by a man unknown to him. Nearby sheriff's offi...
Apr 25, 2025
Price of Gas Up in Weekly Adjustment
It costs more to fill up the gas tank this morning. The price of gas is up by a little less than 3 cents a litre. Diesel drops by about a cent and a half, except in Labrador West where diesel is up by...
Apr 25, 2025 (VOCM News file photo)
Jackpot Climbs to $155K as Deadline Nears for VOCM Cares 50/50 Draw
Time is running out to get in on the VOCM Cares 50/50 cash draw, with the jackpot now at $155,000 and climbing. Today is the final day to purchase tickets, with all proceeds supporting communities and...
Apr 24, 2025
NunatuKavut Launches Online Petition Against MUN's Indigenous Verification Policy
The NunatuKavut Community Council has launched an online petition calling on Memorial University to drop its draft Indigenous verification policy. NCC President Todd Russell says the policy is specifi...
Apr 24, 2025
Jesse Lewis Arrested by Police on Numerous Charges
RCMP have arrested a 27-year-old man wanted on a number of serious charges. An arrest warrant was issued for Jesse Lewis earlier today. Bay Roberts RCMP confirmed this afternoon that Lewis has been ar...
Apr 24, 2025 Jesse Lewis (RCMP)
