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

VOCM is an AM radio station located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, operating at a frequency of 590 kHz. It is owned by the Stingray Group and began broadcasting on October 19, 1936. The station's programs are shared across the province through the "VOCM/Big Land FM Radio Network," which is also owned by Stingray.

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#38222

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#912

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Crash Slows Traffic on Trans-Labrador Highway

1 day ago | vocm.com | Greg Smith

Crash Slows Traffic on Trans-Labrador Highway The RCMP are responding to a motor vehicle collision on the Trans-Labrador Highway between Happy Valley-Goose Bay and the Highway 516 junction. One lane is currently open with alternating traffic, and motorists are advised to expect delays. Drivers are urged to travel with caution in the area.
RCMP Searching for Missing 8-Year-Old Girl on Random Island

1 week ago | vocm.com | Greg Smith

RCMP Searching for Missing 8-Year-Old Girl on Random Island A search is underway for an autistic child missing in the Clarenville area. Eight-year-old Adalyn Skinner has brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black shirt, purple pants and white shoes.
Claiming Bodies Not Limited to Next of Kin: NL Health Services

1 week ago | vocm.com | Brian Callahan

Health officials say they will work with any person or group interested in providing proper burials for unclaimed remains. Ideally, that would involve next of kin, but they don’t necessarily have to be, says NL Health Services V-P Ron Johnson. While he would not speak to specific cases, out of concern for privacy, it was acknowledged there’s at least one group that’s attempting to claim the remains of a native son of Harbour Grace.
Suspect Nabbed in Overnight Armed Robbery at Deer Lake Gas Pumps

1 week ago | vocm.com | Brian Callahan

Police are investigating an unusual armed robbery at the Irving Big Stop in Deer Lake very early this morning. The first hint of trouble came from an alarm triggered by a worker at the busy, 24/7 gas station.
Wildfire Reported Near Churchill Falls, Size, Extent Unknown

1 week ago | vocm.com | Zack Power

A major fire is burning in Labrador, with the size and extent unknown. The fire is believed to be just off the Trans-Labrador Highway near Churchill Falls. Police have closed the highway between Churchill Falls and Happy Valley-Goose Bay. In a mid-evening update, the province says the fire is moving east, away from the town of Churchill Falls. RNC officers are asking the public to stay away from the scene while crews try to extinguish the blaze.
Preliminary Inquiry Set For Brother of First-Degree Murder Suspect

1 week ago | vocm.com | Brian Callahan

The preliminary inquiry has been set for a man accused of trying to help his brother get away with murder. The case against 23-year-old Hussein Hussein continues to move through the courts at a brisk pace. He was arrested April 10th, was released on bail May 14th, and this week had dates set for his preliminary inquiry on charges of accessory to murder after the fact, and resisting or obstructing police.
May 27, 2025 - Do you agree that having King Charles III read the speech from the throne sends a message about Canadian sovereignty?

1 week ago | vocm.com | Richard Duggan

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Minor Injuries Reported After Three-Vehicle Collision Involving School Bus in Clarenville

1 week ago | vocm.com | Zack Power

Everyone involved escaped with minor injuries following a three-vehicle collision in Clarenville involving a chartered bus full of high school students and their teachers. The RCMP were first notified of the collision around 2:30 Friday afternoon at the intersection of the TCH and Manitoba Drive. A small car travelling eastbound was turning left at the intersection when it struck the bus, which was travelling west.
Public Website To List Unclaimed Remains at Health Sciences Centre

1 week ago | vocm.com | Brian Callahan

A new public website listing the identities of remains in cold storage at the Health Sciences Centre should be up and running by the end of the week. The news was relayed today during a media briefing hosted by NL Health Services CEO Dr. Pat Parfrey, V-P of Transformation Health Systems Cassie Chisholm, and Ron Johnson, vice-president and Chief Operating Officer for NL Health Services’ Eastern-Urban zone.
Immigration to Dominate Discussions at Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Conference

1 week ago | vocm.com | Zack Power

Immigration will be a big focus of decision-makers at the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce’s annual conference and meeting beginning tomorrow in St. John’s. The two-day event will see business leaders from across the region come together to talk about areas of mutual interest. One of those, according to CEO Rhonda Tulk Lane, is immigration. She says Atlantic Canada is facing “big issues” relating to population growth, so they will be looking to amplify those voices.