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AG Raises Concerns Over Future of Province's Finances Following Fiscal Update
The Auditor General is raising red flags about the direction of the province's public accounts in light of yesterday's fall fiscal update. Yesterday, Denise Hanrahan issued the office's 30th unqualifi...
Oct 31, 2024
Haunted Hotline and Pumpkin Patrol Returns to VOCM
A Halloween tradition continues this evening on VOCM. Back by popular demand, local folklorist and author Dale Jarvis is taking to the airwaves to share some of the spooky stories of the supernatural ...
Oct 31, 2024
Over $325,000 Raised During Kids Eat Smart Radiothon
Another amazing show of support for the Kids Eat Smart organization. Individuals and organizations came together yesterday at the Avalon Mall for the annual VOCM Kids Eat Smart Radiothon-and their gen...
Oct 31, 2024
Little Change in Fuel Prices This Morning
There's little to no change in the price of some fuels this morning. Gas prices remain essentially the same-decreasing by 0.1 cents. Diesel is up by one and a half cents for both the island and Labrad...
Oct 31, 2024
Early Surge in Pneumonia, COVID Typically Followed by Later Wave of RSV, Influenza; Clinical Chief of Infection Prevention and Control
The Clinical Chief of Infection Prevention and Control for NL Health Services' Eastern Zone says an early surge in respiratory illness is what prompted the health authority to impose a mask mandate in...
Oct 30, 2024
Contract Awarded for Demolition of Old CNR Bridge in Port aux Basques
A $1.18 million dollar contract has been awarded to JL Investments for the demolition of the old CNR Bridge on Terminal Service Road in Port aux Basques. The bridge was closed to traffic last fall due...
Oct 30, 2024
Successful SAR Mission Saw Five Rescued From Grounded Vessel
Search and rescue officials have released video from another successful mission almost two months ago. It happened on Sept. 2 in Nunavut, near Ungava Bay, which separates Nunavik from Baffin Island. A...
Oct 30, 2024
Missing Conception Bay North Man Found Deceased in Salmon Cove
RCMP confirm that a 41-year-old man, reported missing from Conception Bay North last Wednesday, has been found deceased. Police say the man's remains were found in the Salmon Cove area by members of t...
Oct 30, 2024
Woman Injured Following Mount Pearl Fire
One woman was taken to hospital for treatment following a house fire on Park Avenue in Mount Pearl yesterday evening. The call came in around 6:45 p.m., and a portion of the road was closed while the ...
Oct 30, 2024 Photo Submitted
Bud Davidge, Mi'sel Joe, Andy Jones Among Order of NL Recipients
Eight people were invested into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador in a ceremony at Government House today. The eight are: Musician Bud Davidge of Simani fame, Newfoundland pony advocate Clifford ...
Oct 30, 2024
