Category Archives: Local News

The capital city says residents and users prefer that the old slipway in Quidi Vidi be replaced with a similar, wooden structure to help maintain the village's fishing heritage. The city held public c...

One of the province's most iconic and memorable voices has been silenced. Long-time broadcaster Randy Snow passed away on Sunday of natural causes. He was 61. A native of Gander, Snow started his broa...

Members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and other emergency personnel are attending a sudden death call at Signal Hill. Officials were called to the area late this afternoon. The public should ...

Provincial Fisheries Minister Gerry Byrne is suggesting that change is needed in Ottawa to gain better leverage for Newfoundland and Labrador's calls for joint management of the fishery. The concept w...

The provincial Finance department is warning the public about a scam text message making the rounds. Fraudulent text messages are being sent indicating that a person's carbon tax rebate is pending, bu...

Virtual consultations will take place this week on proposed changes that would impose a lifetime ban on purchasing tobacco products for people born after a certain date. The provincial government is c...

Workplace NL is dealing with a significant backlog of workers compensation cases waiting for an internal review. In a statement to VOCM News, CEO Ann Martin says the backlog is related to people who d...

NAPE is expressing concern about an increase in the use of security guards throughout the metro region. Security guards are becoming more commonplace in the community as businesses and organizations d...

Expect some intense rainfall tonight in many part of the Avalon as Hurricane Ernesto brushes past the southeast coast of the peninsula. While the storm is fast-moving, it's expected to dump some signi...

One of Shania Twain's biggest fans not only sang his heart out this weekend-he also got the chance to meet her backstage. Luke Whelan was over the moon when he found out Twain would be headlining the ...