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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#78

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Carney Promises to Lower Passenger Costs on Marine Atlantic by “At Least Half”

3 days ago | vocm.com | Richard Duggan

Liberal Leader Mark Carney is elaborating on a plan to slash fees for Marine Atlantic ferries. It was one month ago that the premier of P.E.I. said he had a verbal commitment from Carney to cut tolls and fees for the Confederation Bridge and the Wood Islands ferry. Asked about that at the time, Premier Andrew Furey said he would expect the same treatment for the Marine Atlantic service to and from this province.
Crews Battle Wilderness Fire Near Shoe Cove

5 days ago | vocm.com | Greg Smith

Crews Battle Wilderness Fire Near Shoe Cove Emergency crews are on the scene of a fire in the wilderness near Shoe Cove in Pouch Cove. The RNC and Pouch Cove Fire Department are responding. People are asked to stay clear of the area while crews work to contain the fire.
April 19, 2025 - Do you support Newfoundland Power in its application to the PUB for a rate increase of seven per cent as of July 1st?

5 days ago | vocm.com | Richard Duggan

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Shelter-in-Place Advisory Issued in Spaniard’s Bay Amid RCMP Response

1 week ago | vocm.com | Greg Smith

Shelter-in-Place Advisory Issued in Spaniard’s Bay Amid RCMP Response The RCMP are asking residents in Spaniard’s Bay to shelter in place as they respond to an “unfolding event involving an unknown man walking with a firearm.” Police say the man was seen walking in the areas of Mint Cove Pond Road. People are being asked to avoid the area at this time.
Shelter in Place Advisory Issued for Health Sciences, MUN Med School

1 week ago | vocm.com | Greg Smith

A shelter in place advisory has just gone out affecting the Health Sciences Centre, MUN’s Faculty of Medicine and the Animal Resources Centre. The public is being advised not to enter those building or the new mental health facility, or move around inside the building at this time. An all-clear will be issued when normal activities can resume. Other areas of Memorial’s campus are not required to shelter in place at this time.
RNC Issues Shelter-in-Place Order Amid Weapons Investigation in St. John’s

1 week ago | vocm.com | Greg Smith

RNC Issues Shelter-in-Place Order Amid Weapons Investigation in St. John’s The RNC has issued a shelter-in-place advisory for residents in the Thorburn Road area of St. John’s as officers investigate a possible weapons offence. The advisory affects the stretch between Prince Philip Drive and O’Leary Avenue.
Man Arrested After Weapon Assault in East End St. John’s

1 week ago | vocm.com | Greg Smith

Man Arrested After Weapon Assault in East End St. John’s A man is in the lockup after another was assaulted with a weapon in the east end of St. John’s. The incident happened at about 8:00. The RNC say the 29-year-old suspect had left the area in vehicle prior to their arrival, however he returned while officers will still on the scene.
Police Urge Caution as Brush Fires Break Out on Avalon Peninsula

1 week ago | vocm.com | Greg Smith

Police Urge Caution as Brush Fires Break Out on Avalon Peninsula RCMP are asking residents of the Avalon Peninsula not to light brush fires as dry weather increases the risk of spread. Police say they’ve responded to multiple fires in the region and are urging the public to avoid outdoor burning until conditions improve.
Fox Harbour Man Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Hit and Run

1 week ago | vocm.com | Brian Callahan

A Placentia Bay man has pleaded not guilty in connection with a fatal hit and run in St. John’s on Regatta Day last year. Thirty-eight-year-old Mark Duke of Fox Harbour is charged with impaired driving causing death and failing to stop at the scene. It happened around 10 a.m. on August 7th last year, at the intersection of Hamel Street and Freshwater Road. It’s alleged Duke struck a 61-year-old man with his Dodge Ram pickup, took out a light pole, and sped from the scene.
Murder Suspect, and Brother, Appear in Court Following Capture

1 week ago | vocm.com | Brian Callahan

Two brothers made their first appearances in provincial court in St. John’s this morning — one charged with first-degree murder, the other with helping him escape. Nineteen-year-old Ibrahim Hussein and 23-year-old Hussein Hussein, originally from Syria, were arrested during a dramatic take-down in the parking lot of the Marine Atlantic terminal in Port aux Basques yesterday.