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Fuel Prices Down Across the Board
The price of all fuels is a bit cheaper this morning. Gas is down by a little less than 2 and a half cents. Diesel drops by about 2 cents per litre. Furnace and stove oil is down by roughly one and a ...
Jun 06, 2025 (VOCM News)
Locked Door Foils Wanted Man's Plan to Evade Police
A man on the RNC's wanted list tried but failed to give officers the slip last night. Police spotted the wanted man in the backseat of a car during a traffic stop just before 2 a.m. When backup arrive...
Jun 06, 2025
Both Lanes of Trans-Labrador Highway Near HV-GB Back Open Following Crash
Traffic is now flowing in both directions on the Trans-Labrador Highway between Happy Valley-Goose Bay and the Highway 516 Junction following a crash last night. The roadway was reduced to one lane la...
Jun 05, 2025
Road in Harbour Breton Closed to Traffic
RCMP in Harbour Breton are advising that Bay D'Leau Drive in Harbour Breton is currently closed. Motorists are asked to find an alternate route. RCMP NL will provide updates as they become available.
Jun 05, 2025
Newfoundland Broadcasting Pioneer and Entrepreneur, Joseph V. Butler Passes Away
An integral member of a Newfoundland broadcasting dynasty and a local radio pioneer has passed away. Joseph V. Butler, the son of VOCM Radio founder Joseph L, Butler passed away on Wednesday at the ag...
Jun 05, 2025 Joseph V.Butler
Equinor Sees 'Path Forward' With Big Changes to Bay du Nord Project
Equinor believes it has found a "path forward" to develop the Bay du Nord offshore oil megaproject. The Norwegian company's Canadian boss relayed the news at the Energy NL conference in St. John's thi...
Jun 05, 2025 Tore Løseth of Equinor (VOCM News)
Fire Ban Remains in Place in Metro Region for Time Being
The fire ban in the St. John's region will remain in place for the time being. The St. John's Regional Fire Department says the ban will remain in place until tomorrow. The ban includes the use of bac...
Jun 05, 2025
FFAW says Snow Crab Being Trucked Out of Province, Calls for Greater Government Oversight
The FFAW is accusing the Association of Seafood Producers of prioritizing the export of "massive quantities of snow crab" over the livelihoods of local plant workers. The union says despite stable cra...
Jun 05, 2025
Both Lanes of TCH Between Gander and Benton Open to Traffic Following Serious Collision
Both lanes of the Trans Canada Highway between Gander and Benton have reopened to traffic following a serious collision overnight. Both lanes were closed to traffic as emergency crews attended to the ...
Jun 05, 2025
Newfoundland Power Sprucing Up the Community
Newfoundland Power crews have been out in droves this week working on the beautification of some spaces in the communities they serve. The work is part of the company's annual EnviroFest intiative, in...
Jun 05, 2025
