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Seven New Inductees Announced for Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Hall of Fame"
Five athletes and two builders will join the ranks of the Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Hall of Fame come spring 2025. Jamie Carew, Jennifer Fahey, Mike Reddy, Paul J. Slaney and Ann Woodford go in...
Dec 08, 2024
MP Joanne Thompson: Quick Solutions Sought for Torbay's 'Forever Chemicals' in Water
The MP for St. John's East says the federal government is exploring the possibility of addressing the contamination of well water at a number of Torbay properties with so-called "forever chemicals" wi...
Dec 08, 2024 St. John's MP Joanne Thompson makes announcement on behalf of federal government. (VOCM News)
Dildo Brewery Revitalizes Old Fish Plant for Major Expansion in New Harbour
The old fish plant in New Harbour has a new lease on life. Dildo Brewery is expanding and developing a new production facility in the old fish plant in hopes of tripling its output. Company spokespers...
Dec 08, 2024 Photo via Facebook
Man Charged with Multiple Offenses After Escaping Lockup in St. John's
A man being escorted into the lockup downtown St. John's attacked the RNC officer and got away for a short time before being nabbed a second time a short distance away. They picked up the 19-year-old ...
Dec 08, 2024
YYT: Grinch Comes Early for Holiday Travellers
The St. John's Airport Authority says the Grinch has come early for many holiday travellers. There have been several break-ins at the airport parking lots. They say security patrols have been increase...
Dec 08, 2024
RNC Officer Injured in Assault While Arresting Suspect in Centre City
A police officer was sent to hospital after being assaulted by a man he was trying to arrest after an incident in the centre city of St. John's. RNC were called in just before 6:00, charging a 28-year...
Dec 08, 2024
MUN Faces $9.5M Shortfall Due to Enrollment Drop, Plans Strategic Changes
Memorial University is taking action to address budgetary challenges caused by a drop in student enrolment. The university called a surprise news conference Friday afternoon following a board meeting ...
Dec 07, 2024
Privacy Commissioner Recommends Full Release of NL Hydro Compensation Report
The privacy commissioner's office has recommended that NL Hydro release a commissioned report into employee compensation, as requested, in its entirety. The office was contacted after NL Hydro withhel...
Dec 07, 2024
Temporary Disruption in Pediatrics at Carbonear General
Pediatric services will not be available at Carbonear General until tomorrow morning. NL Health Services says anybody who requires emergency pediatric services can go to the ER in Carbonear for assess...
Dec 07, 2024
VOCM's Richard Duggan Honored as Top Reporter at 2024 Radio Awards
The winners of the 2024 Canadian Radio Awards have been announced and one of our own has been recognized. VOCM's Richard Duggan has been named "Best Anchor or Reporter" in a medium-sized market. Dugga...
Dec 07, 2024 Photo via X
