VOCM-AM (St. John's , CA)

1 week ago | vocm.com | Greg Smith

Fire crews are responding to a wildfire reported this afternoon near the ski hill in Churchill Falls. Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is currently actioning the fire with helicopters, while additional support — including a water bomber, a second helicopter, and three wildland firefighters — has been deployed from Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Officials say there is no immediate threat to the community, but the situation remains fluid.

1 week ago | vocm.com | Greg Smith

Bell Island RCMP are asking the public to avoid the area surrounding the Bell Island airstrip after an apparent military artillery shell was found in the ocean by local fishermen on Saturday. RCMP removed the item and secured it at a remote location near the airstrip, where it is being closely monitored until specialists can safely dispose of it. While there is no known risk to public safety, RCMP are taking precautionary measures and continue to monitor the area.

1 week ago | vocm.com | Greg Smith

The RNC is investigating following a fire that broke out at a home in Paradise yesterday afternoon. Police first started getting calls about the blaze on Willow Drive just after 3:00 Saturday afternoon. RNC say there were no injuries, and nobody was in the home at the time. The Constabulary is investigating the cause. Previous StoryFirefighters are on the scene of a residential structure fire in Paradise. The fire broke out on Willow Drive early this afternoon.

2 weeks ago | vocm.com | Greg Smith

Conflict in the Middle East has escalated with Israel intercepting missiles fired over them from Iran today. Sirens are warning tonight across Jerusalem. Israel first attacked Iran, but Iran has said it is now retaliating. Crowds of people rallied in Tehran calling for retaliation after the Israeli strikes, and video on CNN shows people celebrating in the streets. At least 34 people have been injured in Israel.

2 weeks ago | vocm.com | Brian Callahan

A settlement has been reached that should put the 2021 pandemic election results to bed once and for all. Cabinet minister John Abbott is stepping down from elected office. The parties involved in a tight race in St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi have reached a resolution. The NDP challenged the result in court years ago, alleging voting errors. As part of the resolution, Allison Coffin of the NDP, who lost to Abbott by 53 votes, agreed with withdraw the court challenge.