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Volunteer Firefighter Services Stretched Beyond Limits During Extraordinary Events says Municipal Leader
A first responder and the mayor of New-Wes-Valley says the concept of volunteering is being "stretched to the limits" when it comes to the expectations placed on some volunteer firefighters in the fac...
Jul 29, 2025 A wildfire burning near Musgrave Harbour on July 20, 2025 (Submitted/Peter Barfoot)
RNC to Provide More Detail on Salter Place Murder
RNC will provide more information today on their investigation into a shooting death in the capital city last week that has resulted in charges against a 48-year-old man. Corey Snook is charged with f...
Jul 29, 2025 Police on Salter Place in St. John's on July 24, 2025 (VOCM News)
Forecast Looking Decent for Regatta Day
There is a chance of showers on Regatta Day. North America's oldest continuous sporting event, usually held on the first Wednesday of August, had to be pushed up this year thanks to the 2025 Canada Su...
Jul 29, 2025
Police Dog Helps Find Missing Woman in Central
A 69-year-old woman reported missing from Grand Falls-Windsor has been located thanks to police dog Noah. RCMP were contacted around 2:45 last Wednesday morning after a woman walked out of her home un...
Jul 29, 2025 Police Service Dog Noah (RCMP photo)
Marine Atlantic to Issue Rebates for Crossings Booked Beyond August 1 Rate Cut
Marine Atlantic has some busy days ahead as it starts the process of issuing refunds on all passenger and vehicle fares for travel starting this Friday and beyond. Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday...
Jul 29, 2025 (Marine Atlantic)
West Coast Traffic Stop Leads to Drug/Driving Charges, Loss of Vehicle
A 31-year-old man is facing serious drug and driving charges after he was pulled over Saturday in the Codroy Valley on the island's west coast. The traffic stop occurred shortly before 10 p.m. on Main...
Jul 29, 2025 (RCMP photo)
Mounties Seek Tips After Camper Van Torched Near St. Anthony
RCMP in St. Anthony are investigating a fire that destroyed a camper van near Pistolet Bay. Police were called last Thursday afternoon about a van on fire on Western Brook Cabin Road near the Viking L...
Jul 28, 2025 (Photo courtesy RCMP)
QVE Upping Game For Youth Music Education With Solara Program
Young people interested in a singing outlet will have a new opportunity to lend their voices starting this fall. Focusing on education, accessibility and confidence, the Quintessential Vocal Ensemble ...
Jul 28, 2025
Man Charged With First-Degree Murder in Salter Place Shooting
Police have charged a St. John's man with first-degree murder after another man was shot to death last week. Forty-eight-year-old Corey Snook is accused of the premeditated killing of 30-year-old Terr...
Jul 28, 2025 Corey Snook (RNC photo)
RNC, OHS Investigating Workplace Death at Topsail Road Business
RNC have confirmed the death of a 44-year-old man in a workplace incident at a business on Topsail Road last week. Police say it happened around 10 a.m. last Thursday. Sources tell VOCM News that the ...
Jul 28, 2025
