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Thrive Encouraging Conversations to End Stigma Associated With Sexual Exploitation
This is Stop Sexual Exploitation Week across Newfoundland and Labrador, and one of the goals is to bring conversations on the topic to the fore. Angela Crockwell, the executive director at Thrive, say...
May 06, 2025 Thrive Executive Director Angela Crockwell (VOCM News file photo)
Man Charged After Sunday Stabbing Near MUN
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is seeking more information after a man was stabbed near Memorial University early Sunday morning. The RNC were initially called to the area following reports of a ...
May 06, 2025
Province and PAL's Air Loop Agreement Not Viable Option for Labrador, says Tourism Minister
The minister responsible for tourism says that the "intraprovincial air travel loop" wouldn't work for travel to Labrador because of revenue guarantees. The province announced last week it was partner...
May 06, 2025 (PAL Airlines)
Marianas Trench Completes List of Iceberg Alley Headliners
The final piece of the puzzle is finally in place for the Iceberg Alley Performance Tent. Marianas Trench has been announced as the headline act for the June 26th show. The band will be joined by spec...
May 06, 2025 (Iceberg Alley Performance Tent)
Beloved Performer Looking Forward to First Show Since Cancer Diagnosis
A beloved performer in the local music scene is looking forward to getting back on stage after a fierce battle with cancer. Dave Penny was forced to take a break from performing after he was diagnosed...
May 06, 2025
Additional Trial Dates Added to Already Delayed Sexual Violence Case
More trial dates have been added as more are lost to pre-trial arguments in the Tony Humby sexual violence case. The 64-year-old grandfather faces 72 charges of abusing vulnerable youth in St. John's ...
May 06, 2025 Tony Humby being escorted out of the courtroom on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (VOCM News)
Province Stressing Importance of Being Prepared During Emergency Preparedness Week
This is Emergency Preparedness Week across Newfoundland and Labrador, and the provincial government is reminding people to be ready should such a situation arise. The province says critical services c...
May 06, 2025
Carney in Washington Today for Meeting With Trump
Trade and tariffs will dominate the conversation today as Prime Minister Mark Carney meets face-to-face with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. Canada's longstanding relationship with the...
May 06, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney (CPAC)
Woman Fined After Passing School Bus Picking Up Student in Plate Cove West
A 76-year-old woman has been ticketed by Bonavista RCMP after failing to stop for a school bus picking up a young child in Plate Cove West. The incident happened around 8:00 a.m. last Thursday, as the...
May 06, 2025 (Image by Wokandapix from Pixabay)
Mount Pearl Planning to Develop High-Density Housing at Site of Old Swimming Pool
The City of Mount Pearl is looking to redevelop the old swimming pool site on Stapleton Road to meet the demand for housing. The city is now accepting expressions of interest for the site. Specificall...
May 06, 2025
