Vocm news V. RCMP were called around 3:45 this morning, and arrived to find the backhoe used abandoned at the scene. Parts of the island are in for a heavy soaking with some tropical moisture on the doorstep of the weekend. John’s Board of Trade – next comes the province’s fall fiscal update. Yesterday, RCMP announced that three people have been arrested and charged after the remains of a 42-year-old RCMP have released surveillance video of a Honda Civic in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation in hopes of locating the vehicle which may be in the possession of someone with no association with the crime. Two separate violent events on a street in Mount Pearl last night have left two men in hospital with serious injuries. The same trio are already before the courts in connection with two violent assaults in The provincial government has released its standards for emergency shelters. John’s yesterday. Churchill, now 47 himself, was arrested a year later in Toronto and charged with Coady’s murder. John’s this morning. The province’s Health Minister asserts that there are more nurses working in the health care system today than one year ago. Police say the man’s remains were found Monday morning, and they’re deeming his death as suspicious. Environment Canada has alerts out for a large chunk of the island, though there is some uncertainty with the track. John’s businesses. vocm. John's QMJHL team? January 22, 2025 - The AG says Memorial University's use of space is well below national benchmarks. (VOCM News) Terra Bruce Productions has made some significant changes with founding member Bob Hallett and its Resident Company now released from the organization. Forty-seven-year-old Jamie Coady was gunned down early on the morning of July 5, 2020, outside the home of Kurt Churchill. Gander. The Auditor General is raising red flags about the direction of the province’s public accounts in light of yesterday’s fall fiscal update. com A blast of old man winter has hit much of the island with watches and warnings across the board. Police temporarily cordoned the area off while they tended to the scene before 11:00 this morning. Residents of Random Island are now free to resume normal activities after being asked to secure themselves inside their homes as RCMP conducted an investigation into possible weapons offence in the community. RCMP say they have exhausted all means to find out who she is, and are now asking the public for help. Police say the ATM was not removed, but extensive damage was caused to the Credit Union on Commonwealth Avenue A 21-year-old Pouch Cove man has been arrested and is facing numerous serious charges in connection with a terrifying incident that could have turned out far worse. Police were called to a residential area off Thorburn Road in St. Human remains were found inside a burned-out pickup on Country Road in Bay Roberts last Monday. Hanrahan has “serious concerns” with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s ability to effectively manage the system. Leader Tony Wakeham is making the call following a recent meeting with municipal The provincial government is considering changes to sick note requirements in Newfoundland and Labrador. The 42-year-old has been charged accordingly, and will also have to answer to a charge of breaching an Emergency Protection Order. , and VOCM News has confirmed that the provincial government has given St. RCMP say there is no link between two eerily similar homicide investigations in Conception Bay North. Finance Minister Siobhan Coady indicated as such in the House of Assembly on Tuesday. John’s woman accused of intentionally running down and killing a man almost three weeks ago, today made her first court appearance since being charged with murder. A snow squall watch has been issued for the Avalon, south and southwest coasts for The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is welcoming some new faces with the latest recruits setting out into the community. VOCM is committed to being first with news and The latest posts from @VOCMNEWS Two people were taken into custody following an hours-long standoff on Feild Street in St. The RNC were called to a home in the east end at about 8:30 last night. Find out the latest stories, question of the day, January 23, 2025 - The premier says a local IVF clinic, promised for more than 4 years, could be set up within the year. gear up for the better-late-than-never snow crab fishery at the boat basin in St. Carbonear. Old man winter appears set to arrive this weekend with snow in the forecast for several areas of Newfoundland. Elizabeth Jararuse was re Weekdays on VOCM; Weekends on VOCM Local News Lotto Max Ticket Worth $100,000 Sold in NL. 6K Threads • Newfoundland and Labrador's local news leader! The Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League is paying tribute to the Royal Newfoundland Regiment as the new St. ⚠️UPDATE # 2⚠️ The man at the centre of the single largest seizure of illegal weapons ever in this province has pleaded guilty to all charges against him. Witnesses say it appears the crash involved two pickup trucks, one of which was towing a utility trailer. The head-on collision on the night of March 19, claimed the life of a 25-year-old man The Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League is set to announced the name and logo for its new St. The local Ukrainian community are coming together this evening to celebrate Malanka – the Ukrainian New Year – with a show at the Ship Pub. Public exams have been eliminated and starting in 2025, year-end public Both of the opposition parties believe the agreement for government to build the St. RNC were called after a man assaulted a woman and took off with her purse over the over the lunch hour yesterday. John Hogan was responding to concerns raised by the Registered Nurses Union, who say The Opposition wants answers about the provincial government’s plans to address escalating crime rates in Newfoundland and Labrador. ” Police say traffic is flowing again through Terra Nova National Park following a collision on the TCH today. John’s in recent days with the capital city becoming the hub of activity for information regarding the Titan tragedy. The mayor of Grand Bank says Canada’s big banks are doing whatever they wish, a lesson he learned in unsuccessfully fighting to maintain Scotiabank’s 114-year presence in the town. Pat Cahill, a born and bred townie, formally took over the reins for this province yesterday during the Change of Command ceremony at Canada Post employees rallied outside the province’s main office on Kenmount Road in St. Marystown. A man is in the lockup after an incident with violence at a residence in the west end of St. Criminal charges have been laid against a 27-year-old man as the result of a fatal collision on the Veteran’s Memorial Highway in March. Instead, they’ll be moving their current operations on Pearson Street to the new building on LeMarchant Road, pending leasing agreements at their old location. Police need help in identifying a woman who walked out of Dominion supermarket in Gander with a cartful of groceries. Premier Andrew Furey is in Gander today to provide an update on an Atlantic Wildfire Centre. Constable James Cadigan says the latest round of students at the Atlantic Police Academy will A man is facing several charges after assaulting someone in downtown St. Police arrived just after 7:30 last night and found the suspect had a weapon inside the mall. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, and airs at 590 AM frequency. Saturday with reports of a stolen transport truck being driven by a suspected impaired driver. Clare’s replacement should be paused, or cancelled outright following concerns about the process that led to the decision. RCMP have concerns for the safety and well-being of a woman reported missing from the Trinity Conception area. See how VOCM’s media bias impacts the breaking news stories of today. Grand Falls-Windsor. The postal strike is about to enter its third week with no talks or mediation scheduled, and no end in sight. Gas prices jump by 3. The Expertise Hub Co-operative, located in MUN’s Faculty of Business Administration, was officially launched yesterday as part of Co-operative week. Officers on patrol on Blackmarsh Road in St. , world, weather, entertainment, politics and health at CNN. People dressed as a variety of costumed Police are going to talk further today about a suspicious death in Conception Bay North last week. VOCM's Linda Swain reports. 7 cents while the price of diesel fell by 4. St. Firefighters rushed to an area near the intersection of Torbay Road and Newfoundland Drive during the rush hour commute. John’s Saturday afternoon. Stephanie Noftall, 28, was last seen around 4 a. One man is in custody following a suspected home break-in near downtown St. Deer Lake RCMP have concluded a police operation in the Nicholsville Road area of the town. on Monday, Sept. Judge Paul Noble presided over yesterday’s appearance and was told that a “significant amount of disclosure” has been released by the Crown to the defendants in the case. 8-21, three vehicles were left behind at Fogo but 599 on the Bell Island crossing. The family of a man shot to death on Craigmillar Avenue in St. Snow and blustery conditions on the west coast have prompted school closures and has made for tricky driving conditions. John’s yesterday morning. The incident happened over the supperhour yesterday. A giant of the province’s film and T. Heavy weather has descended on parts of the province on perhaps the worst weekend of the year in the hustle an Several people have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle collision on the Outer Ring Road. Head elves at Santa’s workshop tell VOCM News that holiday excitement is at an all time high today as they put the finishing touches on what’s expected to be another magical trip across the globe. Brian and Marina Bishop held top jobs with the local branch of the Civil Air Search and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced details of how they will be scaling back the temporary foreign workers program. He’s been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats to cause death and failure to comply The RNC was called in after two people who didn’t see eye to eye took their differences out into the street. Clare’s Mercy Hospital yesterday. Just minutes after the location for a new hospital was announced, the Opposition hammered government on recruitment of health care staff during Question Period on the first day of the fall sitting of the House of Assembly. An intensive search effort is underway for a 51-year-old woman who was last seen one week ago. Local News Decision to Leave Political Life a Personal One, Says Parsons VOCM is an AM radio station in St. 2 cents per litre. The ne A husband and wife have pleaded guilty to defrauding the volunteer search and rescue organization they were overseeing. A quake of that magnitude is very mild, and RCMP are shedding some official light on a bizarre highway chase involving a big rig cab on the Trans-Canada Highway near Gander on Saturday. www. Assistant Commissioner Patrick Cahill has been named the new Commanding Officer for the province. Tyler Greening, who was 18 at the time of the shocking, lunchtime assault, was sentenced this afternoon to 20 A teenager, originally charged with second-degree murder in the death of a 65-year-old woman last year has had the charge against him upgraded to first-degree murder. Pope Centre for T. We’ve discovered 1,368 headlines written by VOCM during the past 3 months. One man is dead and another is facing impaired driving charges following a crash in St. Two people were taken to hospital after a van struck a parked car in the area of Newtown Road and Empire Avenue. Get up to date news, listen on the go, check the weather, have your say with Question the Day and get a live shot of The Eye In The Sky webcam to A man faces charges after a break-and-enter in St. Two people are dead, and another is seriously injured, following a single-vehicle crash near Hare Bay yesterday. Twenty-seven hundred homes woke up without power early this morning, but that has been whittled down to about 300. Charges against two people accused of harassing Premier Andrew Furey and his family during a surprise convoy last year have been dismissed. Paddon says foot traffic in the The price of most fuels is up this morning. Last week, police released surveillance footage of a greyish-brown Honda Civic believed to be involved in RCMP today outlined the results of Operation Barcode, a massive investigation into organized crime in the Clarenville area. Five search warrants were executed last A woman was seriously injured after a robbery at a home in centre city St. The 590 VOCM app allows you to bring VOCM with you, wherever you go in the world. John’s Regional Fire Department two weeks to get its fire trucks at the Brookfield Road fire station inspected. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement that covers all the way from Gros Morne National A 64-year-old man is dead as the result of a moose-vehicle collision on the Trans Canada around 7:00 last evening. A former figure skating coach has been convicted of sex offences against two teenage girls. The leases in question were determined to be in conflict of interest and in violation of the Public Procurement Act. Bonavista. this afternoon about two kilometres west of the town, but there is a way around it. A 15-year-old is in custody following an incident at the Avalon Mall yesterday. The provincial government has announced a slew of new initiatives aimed at ending gender-based violence. and Film was officially opened in St. The RNC was initially responding to a report of a suspicious person on Rennies Mill Road around 10:30 a. RNC were called to the area of Springdale Street just before 2 p. John’s West had the highest official amount. Gasoline dropped by 3. Download the VOCM App today and stay informed while on the go! 3. Forty-three-year-old Scott Waterman was initially charged with 141 counts following The New Year came in with a rumble for residents in and around Notre Dame Bay. The intersection of Kenmount Road and Polina Road near the Avalon Mall was blocked off for a couple of hours as police conducted an investigation. Do you think that will happen? VOCM’s aggregated media bias. “It’s more of a commuter service for Bell Island as we have about 300 people who commute to Portugal Cove every day. The group plans to add dozens of beds in the coming weeks as it continues to see All fuel products cost less this morning in Newfoundland and Labrador. Yesterday, Denise Hanrahan issued the office’s 30th unqualified, or clean, audit opinion of The provincial government has thrown its full support behind an effort to return remnants of the Ocean Ranger disaster to this province from Ottawa. 3K Followers • 1. yesterday to reports of two 590 VOCM is a Canadian AM radio station, based in St. Police and responding crews spent the night clearing the scene, with the highway re-opening around Hurricane Ernesto has moved on, but not before dropping nearly 50 mm of rain on the metro region. John’s spotted the man who was wanted on several outstanding warrants. 30 between the towns of Harbour Grace and Bay Roberts. John’s in broad daylight. There hasn’t been much change in the situation in Paradise involving emergency repairs to the main wastewater system near the Conception Bay South boundary. It happened on July 9th of 2023 on the road outside Furey’s home in Portugal A St. The westbound lane from Allandale Road to the Team Gushue Highway was shut down for a few hours, and the The Opposition is speaking out about new numbers that show the RNC is operating with a historically low number of officers despite rising crime rates. The crew of the Sandra T. Four people have been arrested after a piece of heavy equipment was used to smash open the RBC bank branch in Holyrood early this morning. A busy stretch of road in the capital city has reopened following a serious vehicle-pedestrian collision early Sunday morning. John’s four years ago is demanding justice for him and closure for them. A crash near Lewisporte on Friday forced the closure of the Trans-Canada Highway for several hours. The premier has previously hinted at developing a “centre of excellence” related to wildfire response in Newfoundland and Labrador. A central Newfoundland doctor has been suspended again, this time for his careless and potentially fatal presc Lineworkers are making progress as they restore power to Paradise. VOCM is a radio station that covers local, national and international news, weather, sports and entertainment in Newfoundland and Labrador. In a statement issued immediately following the news on Tuesday, the organization says it was fully engaged with the Commissioner of the ECHL A man has been charged after an assault in the area of the Waterford Hospital. Mayor Belinda Adams says she has never been happier to stand in the rain. The last of the five people convicted in a near-fatal attack outside PWC high school last year has been sentenced. January 24, 2025 - Do you like the name and logo for the new St. 2 cents per litre, while diesel prices are up by 1. Police issued a notice for residents to stay away from the area of Barry’s Island Road just after 8 p. . 8 magnitude tremblor was recorded near Virgin Arm on New World Island shortly after 2:00 yesterday afternoon. A recent survey of residents showed that more than a third of respondents believe the city is inaccessible. John’s. Korab celebrated the victory with his family by his side, and a room full of supporters cheering him on. Subscribe to VOCMNEWS and get updates on local and national stories. John’s harbour. A local business owner is pointing the finger directly to online shopping as the main reason behind her decision to close two long-standing St. John’s over the lunch hour as a possible strike looms. Mount Pearl. Corner Brook. Your destination for news from VOCM. The 31-year-old faces charges of assault by choking, possession of a prohibited weapon (a taser) and breach of probation. Thirty-year-old Matthew Power stared straight and steady at Justice Valerie Marshall until she uttered the word guilty. industry is the namesake for College of the North Atlantic’s new centre in St. And the two sides appear to be getting more entrenched with Canada Post confirming the temporary layoff of employees, One person is in custody after an incident in Avondale that prompted a large RCMP presence. The crash happened on the main highway in Bonavista North shortly before 10 a. Burin. The Paul L. They were hoping to open two secondary locations for their social enterprise operations; a crust craft bakery and neighbourhood thrift store. 1 million square foot footprint to deliver its courses and programs? Several people are in temporary accommodations after fire raced through a home in the east end of St. First the Premier’s state of the Province address – presented today to the St. Shocking video purportedly captured in this province, showing a man hurling insults and directing a racist tirade at newcomers from India is being widely shared on social media. com. Conception Bay South. Police say the incident occurred just before 9:30 a. RCMP in Conception Bay North have tracked down a vehicle of interest in relation to a homicide investigation. Trudeau was speaking to media in Halifax this morning during a cabinet retreat. The TCH between the two exits to Norris Arm was shut down shortly after the collision occurred around 3 p. The Trans-Canada Highway near Clarenville reopened early this morning following a serious collision Friday afternoon. m. One year ago, a tent encampment involving dozens of people was set up on Confederation Hill, The new hospital development slated for a piece of land at Kenmount Crossing will require the construction of a new water tower at a cost the Opposition says could be in the range of $15 million – $20 million. A mild, 2. The charge against the boy, who was 14 at the time of A couple who defrauded a volunteer search and rescue group of more than $80,000 have been sentenced to house arrest. John's-based team. S. The Mounties will show off the new equipment and how it works for media. A man who was trying to avoid the authorities didn’t get his wishes yesterday afternoon. Almost 40 per cent of people asked identified economic issues as their key worry. The incident, involving a pedestrian and a vehicle, happened at the intersection of Hamel Street and Provincial minister responsible for immigration, Sarah Stoodley says the province cannot afford to cut its more than 3,000 economic immigration spaces. John’s on Monday. Environment Canada has issued a weather alert for the area from Trinity-Bonavista to Cape Race, including the . Kim Paddon announced the closure of Whink! and the Newfoundland Weavery on Facebook earlier this month. Police officers converged on the area earlier this afternoon, but have now cleared the scene and there is no further concern Metro police are trying to get to the bottom of a robbery at a business on Elizabeth Avenue on the weekend. 42-year-old Scott Waterman was facing A serious collision has closed the Trans-Canada Highway near Clarenville. Newfoundland Power hosted a sit-down to brief media on its short and long-term initiatives yesterday. It is raining in Labrador City, which comes as welcome news as crews battle an out-of-control fire that continues to threaten the town. Police say 28-year-old Stephanie Noftall was last seen around 4:00 a. Despite opening to much fanfare earlier this year, problems of overcrowding and understaffing persist at the new hospital in Corner Brook, according to the PCs. The man charged in the largest ever seizure of illegal weapons in this province will have to wait until the new year to learn his punishment. Paradise. One of the organizers behind a group that has been protesting outside of Confederation Building since the House of Assembly opened is crying foul after they were told they had to move a boat that was stationed outside as part of their protest. VOCM News has learned the attacks happened at Morris Academy on Roosevelt Avenue when a father was struck with a He says from Nov. View the latest news and breaking news today for U. Stove oil is up by about a cent for both the island and Labrador. Furey will be joined by Teara Freake of NL Health Services, and mayor Mike Goosney for the event. The RNC says a group of young people assaulted a man on Roosevelt Avenue at about 5:30. 3 cents. Canada’s top Mountie says Newfoundland and Labrador is in good hands with one of their own at the helm. The RNC were called out at about 11:30, and ended up arresting a 43-year-old on charges of assault with a weapon. That’s according to Mayor Danny Breen who admits more work is needed. Charges have been laid against three teenage boys in relation to an assault and damage to property in Mount Pearl earlier this month. Petten took his line of questioning even further, asking Hogan whether the leases were issued in lieu of jobs, While COVID cases appear to be surging in other parts of the country, the province’s chief medical officer of health says that isn’t currently the case in this province. 590 VOCM - For all your news and information. First, Women and Gender Equality Minister Pam Parsons will chair VOCM is the Local News Leader covering the stories and events that shape the province’s political, cultural, and economic landscape. The crash near Goobies involved a moose and two vehicles, one of which struck the animal and then A man is dead after a tree fell onto a power line on a windy Saturday night, igniting a fire and sending sparks and flames into the air. A new poll by Narrative Research shows money issues are the top concern for people across Newfoundland and Labrador. But the conversation quickly turned to the immediate future, as in this winter, and the reliability of power. A man who has had a number of serious run-ins with the law was arrested by RCMP in Clarke’s Beach yesterday afternoon as the result of an armed robbery reported earlier that day. The province says adoption of the standards will ensure the delivery of consistent, caring service and that basic needs are met while A woman was arrested following a disturbance at a residence in Torbay late last night. Environment Canada meteorologist Ali Jalali says St. Owned by Newcap Radio, VOCM first went on the air in 1936. Depend on it. John’s Sports & Entertainment is “extremely disappointed” with the news. Three suspects made first appearances in provincial court this morning in connection with what police say was the targeted killing of a man near St. The crash occurred around 2 p. “I Premier Andrew Furey will be in Deer Lake today to make an announcement about health care infrastructure. Do you think MUN needs a 5. The RNC say a man was shot at close range by someone with a BB handgun during an attempted robbery. John’s Friday morning before a room packed with dignitaries, instructors and other industry members, as well as students now learning their craft at the school. Some changes have been made to the school curriculum ahead of the start of the new school year, with even more changes coming next year. on Monday, September 30. The incident happened at about 9:00 outside a house on Byrne’s Lane in Torbay. Dinn cites a recent attack on a student at MacDonald Drive Junior High, and a weapons-related incident at Waterford Provincial opposition parties are concerned that people will be forced to live in tents again this year as temperatures fall. It serves the Southeastern Newfoundland area with a News/Talk as well as Classic hits format and airs program Cabin Party with Join Brian O’Connell. Jamie Korab has won the Waterford Valley by-election. There is going to be some heavy weather overnight and into Sunday morning for eastern parts of the island. The presents are wrapped, the sleigh is prepped, and the reindeer are ready—Santa Claus comes tonight, and VOCM will help you track him. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, broadcasting at 590 kHz. The Gathering Place is gearing up for a large-scale expansion, which will nearly double the number of beds available for those in need. January 23, 2025 - The premier says a local IVF clinic, promised for more than 4 years, could be set up within the year. Brian and Marina Bishop, now in their early 70s, held top jobs with the local branch of the Civil Paul Dinn says he wants to hear from Haggie on school violence and the “bullying crisis” in the province. School Information: A 47-year-old man has died after hitting a light pole while riding an electric scooter in downtown St. Do you think that will happen? RCMP have released an updated photo of a woman reported missing from the Conception Bay North area. RNC located the 39-year-old suspect after a brief investigation. RCMP have called a news conference for Friday to announce the use of body-worn cameras by their officers in this province. The Canadian Hurricane Centre says Ernesto is expected to track east of Newfoundland by the time the storm approaches the Atlantic region on Monday. Accessibility remains one of the capital city’s top priorities. John’s just before 5 p. Today’s celebrations are not unlike the mummering tradition familiar to many Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. The Mayor of Harbour Grace is among many in the Trinity-Conception area who are alarmed over a dramatic increase in violent deaths in the region. at the intersection of Water Street and Hamilton The RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador is under new leadership. John's QMJHL team? Auditor General Denise Hanrahan has released a scathing report into the provincial government’s administration of Crown lands. Premier Andrew Furey says applying a 25 per cent tariff on seafood exports to the United States is a significant concern for Newfoundland and Labrador. Newcomers looking to ply their trade in Newfoundland and Labrador have a new organization they can go to that can help them get started. Rob Kennedy said he believes the resolution was in everyone’s best interest. Bay Roberts RCMP are investigating the discovery of human remains found in a pickup parked on Country Road. The province's new QMJHL team has a name that dives deep int RCMP are warning the public about scams and fraudulent activity in circulation after a west coast senior was scammed out of more than ten thousand dollars. The earthquake originated about 1 km below the surface. The incident began around 5 p. International media has become no stranger to St. “It prevented Premier Furey’s daughter from having to testify and it also creates a safety net for Premier Furey and his family going for the next We’re learning more about a pair of violent attacks on two men in Mount Pearl Friday night. A person who was brandishing a weapon went inside the business just before midnight last night, then fled from “The safety of our employees and the public has always been our top priority, and this situation is deeply concerning for FortisAlberta and our entire Fortis team,” said company spokesperson Karen McCarthy in an email Outspoken government backbencher Ken McDonald went against his party again yesterday as the House of Commons voted to set the wheels in motion on a Bloc bill to increase Old Age Security benefits. 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