ON AIR NOW5:00 PM - 5:30 PMThe Day In Review
Category Archives: Local News
Labour Leader Cautions Against Rapid Trade Barrier Removal
The president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour says while addressing internal trade is an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to the threat of U.S. tariffs, it is not the ...
Feb 12, 2025 Jessica McCormick, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour.
St. John's Airport Monitors Potential Shift in Travel Demand During U.S. Tariff Tensions
Among those who are closely watching rising tensions between Canada and the United States is the St. John's International Airport Authority. CEO Dennis Hogan says a growing aversion to US travel could...
Feb 12, 2025
Ferry Captains Hold Sole Authority on Sailing Decisions, Says Minister
The decision to sail or not to sail is made by the captains of the province's ferry service and the captains alone. That's according to Transportation Minister Fred Hutton, who met virtually yesterday...
Feb 12, 2025 Fred Hutton (VOCM News)
Recent Arrest of NL Man in 1998 Toronto Homicide One of Many Decades-Old Investigations Advanced by Genetic Genealogy
Toronto Police say a recent case involving the arrest of a Newfoundland man in connection with a murder that took place in 1998, sends a strong message both to perpetrators, and to the loved ones of v...
Feb 12, 2025 Ronald Ackerman, 50, of Gander was arrested at Toronto Pearson Airport on February 6, 2025, in connection with the 1998 murder of Donna Oglive (Toronto Police Service)
Council Urging Patience as Crews Continue Clean-Up from Monday's Storm
The annual raft of snowclearing complaints have been received loud and clear by St. John's city councillors. But they're pleading for patience and understanding with what staff are up against. They no...
Feb 12, 2025 (Photo: City of St. John's)
Canada's Premiers Pleading Case Against Tariffs in Washington
Premier Andrew Furey says he is to bring dialogue around U.S. tariffs to a "kitchen table level" while in Washington. All Canadian premiers are in the U.S. capital today as they continue to plead thei...
Feb 12, 2025
NL Musicians, Music Educator Nominated for Juno Awards
Music from this province has snagged three nominations for this year's Juno Awards. Inuk soprano Deantha Edmunds of St. John's is up for two awards: Classic Composition of the Year and Classical Album...
Feb 12, 2025
Former PMs Urging Canadians to Fly Canadian Flag on Saturday
All of Canada's living former prime ministers are urging Canadians to fly the Maple Leaf this Saturday in a show of solidarity against the economic threats and insults made against the country by US P...
Feb 12, 2025
Gonzaga High Holding Annual Ocean Ranger Memorial Service Today
Gonzaga High School is hosting the annual Ocean Ranger Memorial Service today for those lost in the local oil industry's worst disaster. All 84 men on board the Ocean Ranger died when the drill rig sa...
Feb 12, 2025
Man Facing Sex-related Charges for Alleged Interactions with Young People
The RNC has charged a 26-year-old man on sex charges related to his alleged interactions with young people. RNC were contacted on January 30th about a man allegedly sending sexually explicit photos to...
Feb 11, 2025
