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PC MHA says Election Results Show 'Divide' in Country
A provincial PC MHA says the results of last night's federal election show a "divide in the country." As of now, the federal Liberals have a minority government with 168 seats, and the Conservatives w...
Apr 29, 2025 Paul Dinn (VOCM News)
Presence of Possible Asbestos Temporarily Shuts Down Placentia Waste Recovery Facility
The Placentia Waste Recovery Facility has been shut down for the rest of the day due to possible asbestos contamination from illegal material being dumped at the site. The Eastern Regional Service Boa...
Apr 29, 2025
Search Launched for Missing Aircraft Reported to Have Gone Down in Ocean Off St. John's
A search is underway for an American aircraft reported down approximately 120 nautical miles east of St. John's. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax received a Garmin SOS notification and ...
Apr 29, 2025
Local Filipino Community Coming Together to Mourn Losses in Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Festival Attack
A Holy Mass for the victims of the deadly attack at the Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver Saturday night is scheduled for this Sunday at Devine Mercy Parish - the old St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church - ...
Apr 29, 2025 A memorial to the victims of the April 26 Lapu-Lapu Festival attack. (photo via the United Filipino Canadian Associations in British Columbia)
Many Residents Share Concerns Over Crime, says Incumbent MP
The Conservative incumbent in Central Newfoundland is citing a recent rise in crime in the riding as one of the issues of concern to voters. Clifford Small was re-elected in the riding last night, han...
Apr 29, 2025 Clifford Small, Coast of Bays Central Notre Dame Federal MP PC Party
'Backhoe Bandit' Gets Two-Year Sentence in Witless Bay Heist
A man linked to a half dozen break-ins at banks and gas stations using trucks and excavators has been sentenced to two years in jail. But with time already served, he should be out in a few months. Th...
Apr 29, 2025 Josh Weir is escorted into provincial court this morning. (VOCM News)
NDP President Blames Downfall on Tensions With United States, Not Policies
NDP candidate and party president Mary Shortall says fear in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's threats on Canada contributed to the collapse of national NDP support in the federal election. Th...
Apr 29, 2025 Mary Shortall
Snowmobiler No Worse for Wear After Deep Water Rescue in Labrador
There were no injuries after a snowmobiler in Labrador got their machine stuck in deep water last week. The RCMP were first notified that the driver, who was travelling alone, got their machine stuck ...
Apr 29, 2025
Mark Critch Recognized With Prestigious Award
One of Newfoundland and Labrador's performing treasures has received one of the industry's top honours. Actor and comedian Mark Critch was presented with the ACTRA Award of Excellence this weekend in ...
Apr 29, 2025 (Mark Critch/Facebook)
Former VOCM Broadcaster and Marketing Director Passes Away
A former broadcaster and former Director of Marketing with VOCM has passed away. James (Jim) Walsh passed Sunday, April 27 after a lengthy illness. He was 76. Walsh was a self-taught artist who spent ...
Apr 29, 2025 (Barrett's Funeral Home)
