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Man Injured in Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision in St. John's
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says a 73-year-old man suffered significant injuries following a vehicle-pedestrian collision in St. John's last night. The incident happened just before 8 p.m. on ...
Oct 31, 2024
Unions, Opposition Calling Out Fill-In Minister on School Violence
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association (NLTA) is frustrated by what they say is a lack of meaningful dialogue with the current minister of education on escalating school violence in the p...
Oct 31, 2024
Cutting Immigration Numbers Does Not Bode Well for NL: Parsons
Federal plans to cut immigration numbers will be "a hindrance" for this province and its burgeoning tech industry, says the minister responsible. Andrew Parsons was addressing a productivity and prosp...
Oct 31, 2024 Minister Andrew Parsons speaking at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John's on Wednesday. (VOCM News)
Police Offer Halloween Safety Tips
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is reminding drivers to be extra cautious tonight as trick-or-treaters go door to door. Police are asking the public to slow down in residential areas throughout th...
Oct 31, 2024
Wanted Couple's False Identities Fail to Fool Police
RNC recently arrested a man and woman wanted on outstanding charges. Police detained the pair on Viking Road on Monday in connection with an ongoing investigation. Police say initially, the accused pr...
Oct 31, 2024
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
