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Double Escape Attempt Fails as ATV Rider Caught in CBS
A man who was operating his all terrain vehicle on the main highway through Conception Bay South gave police a run for their money overnight, but RNC eventually caught up with him. They tried to pull ...
Mar 21, 2026
Scholarships Mark Centennial of Women's Right to Vote in NL
The provincial government has announced the recipients of a scholarship program to commemorate the 100th anniversary of women achieving the right to vote and hold public office. One hundred girls in g...
Mar 21, 2026 (via Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
Crown Prosecutor Drawing Attention to 'Troubling Trend' of Violence Against Grandparents
A Crown attorney is drawing attention to what she says is a troubling trend of violence against the elderly by their own grandchildren. Senior prosecutor Kathleen O'Reilly raised the issue this week d...
Mar 21, 2026 Kathleen O'Reilly speaking with reporters following a previous court case (VOCM News)
Zero Proof of Impaired Driving Found at Deer Lake Checkpoint
Deer Lake RCMP had some good news to share recently as they recorded no infractions as part of a National Impaired Driving Week initiative. On Wednesday, police set up a checkpoint on Upper Nicholsvil...
Mar 21, 2026
Man Picks a Fight with RNC, Faces String of Charges
A man is in the lockup this morning after picking a fight with the cops instead of going quietly. RNC were called out to a disturbance at a residence in the west end of St. John's at about 8:00 last n...
Mar 21, 2026
Hefty Price Hike for Diesel and Heating Oil Across Province
The fuel which lubricates the economy, diesel, costs a lot more today. The Public Utilities Board invoked its interruption formula to jack up the price by 14.5 cents on the island and in Labrador. Fur...
Mar 21, 2026
RNC Seek Help in Hit and Run Investigation
The RNC is hoping the public will be able to help them in identifying and locating two people involved in a recent hit and run in the capital city. RNC were called to a two-vehicle collision at the in...
Mar 20, 2026
CHMR Manager 'Blindsided' by MUNSU's Plans to Cut Funding
Memorial University's Students' Union is considering shutting down a long-time staple that has developed the careers of countless broadcasters and journalists. MUN Radio, which goes by the call letter...
Mar 20, 2026 The recording studio at CHMR-FM (VOCM News)
Marine Atlantic Renames Newly-Acquired Swing Vessel 'Ile Rouge'
Marine Atlantic has announced the name of its new swing vessel. The ship, which is undergoing modification work in Greece, will be known as the le Rouge to reflect the province's French history. The f...
Mar 20, 2026 A Nepita (Photo via Facebook / Corsica Linea)
Man Charged Following Arnold's Cove Disturbance
A 37-year-old man is facing a number of charges following a disturbance in Arnold's Cove on Thursday. RCMP were called about a disturbance on Kingwell Crescent shortly after 7:00 Thursday evening. Pol...
Mar 20, 2026
