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	Hickman Automotive Group Donates to Daffodil Place The group committed some 50 thousand dollars to the cause on April 9th.
	Winter Wonderland??
	IOC Expansion Project
	House Opens March 10th Lt. Gov. John Crosbie arriving for the Throne Speech on March 10th.
	$500,000 for Daffodil Place Premier Danny Williams announced $500,000 dollars for the campaign at the site of Daffodil Place on February 26th.
	House Fire on Old Topsail Road One man was sent to hospital after a fire broke out in his basement apartment of the small home. It happened just after 2oclock on Feb. 19th.
	East Coast Music Awards
	Police Investigating After Man Trapped Under Vehicle It happened just before 1oclock on Feb. 6th in the mans driveway on Carroll Drive in Mount Pearl. He was working on the vehicle at the time.
	Flood in Rushoon Pictures taken by Stephanie Gaulton and Martha Murphy of Rushoon.
	Helicopter Crash off Kenmount Road A small helicopter crashed in the woods off Kenmount road, not far from Wyatt Boulevard, at about 2:45pm on January 11th. The two passengers onboard survived the crash. VOCM News was there.
	RNC Hit the Trails RNC Officers are taking to the trails on their snowmobiles this winter to ensure drivers are obeying the rules, and driving safely.
	Collision Clinic Christmas Give-a-Way Paula Hillier was the lucky receipent of this years Christmas Car Give-a-Way. The car is donated by Auto Parks Network, and refurbished by Collision Clinic.
	Police Recover ATM Machine after Break and Enter The suspect drove a backhoe through a gas station just outside of St. John's at about 3:30am on December 3rd. On the 5th, police recovered the ATM stolen during the robbery. VOCM was there.
	Abandoned Backhoe in CBS Sometime overnight on December 3rd, a backhoe was abandoned off Worsley Park in Conception Bay South. Police are investigating the incident.
	Break and Enter at Gas Station Culprits struck sometime overnight on December 3rd. Police say they used a backhoe to gained entry.
	Vandals Target City Wide Buses It happened early in the morning on November 23rd. Vandals damaged some 18 buses in the lot at City Wide off Airport Road. The damage is estimated to be about half a million dollars.
	Fire Destorys Two Homes in the Downtown Two row homes were destroyed on November 12th on Field Street in St. John's. Fire crews fought the blaze for some 2 hours before it was under control. Nobody was hurt.
	New Home for RNC Mounted Unit The new stables are located on the grounds of Government House. The unit was re-established four years ago but until now didn't have a permanent home until now.
	Lions Club Presents Plaque to VOCM Cares VOCM Cares has been given special recognition by the Lions Clubs of District 41-S2 covering Gander and east.
	Huge Donation to VOCM Cares Coats for Kids The students at Cowan Heights Elementary School stuffed a limousine from Memories Forever full of winter coats for this years VOCM Cares Coats for Kids Campaign. Way to Go!
	Major Fire in Holyrood The town called a state of emergency and evacuated residents after a major fire ripped through Eagle Fibreglass Inc., sending thick, toxic smoke across the community.
	Pumpkin Patrol The RNC, RCMP and Rogers Cable launched their annual Halloween safety campaign "The Pumpkin Patrol" at Larkhall Academy on October 23rd.
	Health Tradespeople Protest at Confederation Building The tradespeople say they want more money. They're looking to government for a rate increase, before workers start moving to the mainland for triple the pay.
	Nurses Union Kicks off Provincial Tour The NL Nurses Union kicked off a cross province tour on October 15th at the Health Sciences Centre. They are sending the message to government and employers that something has to be done about the nursing shortage in the
	Halloween at Lester's Farm Families are heading to the pumpkin patch at Lester's Farm to get ready for the fright night!
	Operation Roadrunner Police arrested 14 people in this province and Quebec during Operation Roadrunner, and seized some 19 pounds of cocaine, 51 pounds of marijuana and hundreds of thousands in cash. The Hell's Angels were behind the organiz
	Metrobus VOCM Cares Thanksgiving Food Drive 2007 This years food drive is being hailed the biggest to date!
	Election 2007 - NDP The NDP Party celebrated their win in Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi at the Holiday Inn in St. John's.
	Election 2007 - PC's Premier Danny Williams celebrated his 43 seat victory at the Fairmont Newfoundland.
	Healthcare Tradespeople Demonstrate They held a rally over the noon hour on October 4th outside the Health Sciences Centre. Tradespeople with Eastern Health are looking for a pay hike.
	Fatal Collision on Kenmount Road At 2:20 on October 3rd, a transport truck on Kenmount Road rear-ended a car, killing two women and sending two others to hospital.
	SOS4000 A group known as "Step by Step" launched a cross Canada campaign on Oct. 1st, to raise awareness of the need for organ donations. It's called the "SOS4000" campaign, representing the four thousand Canadians waiting for o
	The Majority Rules Rally Organizer Sara Sexton was joined by hundreds of supporters on September 28th in Churchill Square for her "Majority Rules" Rally. The event aimed to raise awareness of the bullying issue within St. John's high schools.
	Fatal Accident in Airport Heights Police cars and fire trucks crammed Gairlock Street during the supper hour of September 17th, after 6 year old Zachary Strong was killed after he rode his bike into the path of a dump truck.
	Accident on Commonwealth Ave. One woman was taken to hospital after a two car crash at the intersection of Commonwealth Ave. and Smallwood Drive in Mount Pearl. It happened 10 a.m. on September 20th.
	Deloitte Impact Day 2007 On September 7th, the Vera Perlin Training Centre on Penneywell Road received a face lift - thanks to the staff of the accounting firm Deloitte. It was part of their annual Impact Day.
	Eastern Health Launches New Program The new Medical Flight Specialist Program sends a highly specialized team of nurses and paramedics to transport adults and children in critical situations to hospital via the Air Ambulance.
	Prime Minister Stephen Harper Arrives in St. John's Harper arrived in St. John's just before 11 o'clock on August 3rd, to tour the devastation left behind by Post-Tropical Storm Chantal.
	Post-Tropical Storm Chantal Floods Dunville This photos were taken by Wayne Walsh of Dunville, after Chantal ripped through the community.
	Post-Tropical Storm Chantal
	Richard Nolan Drive The dedication and sacrifice of one fallen soldier from this province has been immortalized in Mount Pearl. A section of Ruby Line has been renamed Richard Nolan Drive in memory of Warrant Officer Richard Nolan, who was
	The Gorch Fock The Gorch Fock is a Tall Ship of the German Navy. It came to St. John's on July 27th. The vessel runs entirely on manpower, and has nearly 2 thousand sq metres of sail.
	The Annual Garden Party Lieutenant Governor Ed Roberts welcomed the crowds as they converged on the grounds of Government House for the annual Garden Party on July 27th. The event marks Roberts last garden party.
	Motorcycle Crash on Water Street A collision between a motorcycle and a pick-up truck on July 27th forced police to close down portion of Water Street for a short while. The crash sent two men to hospital, one in serious condition.
	Accident in Shea Heights The RNC were forced to close portion of Blackhead Road on July 17th after a police cruiser collided with a pick-up truck.
	Drug Bust in Metro Three individuals are facing a raft of charges after the RNC and the RCMP seized 50 pounds of marijuana, a small amount of cocaine, a stun gun and 58 thousand dollars cash on July 11th.
	Safety Champion Awards Bob Hardy of Upper Gullies, Greg Lawlor of the CBS Fire Department, and 14 year old Carrie Young of Foxtrap were recognized as heroes by the Red Cross and North Atlantic as Safety Champions for their lifesaving efforts f
	Easter Seals Turns 70! The month of April marks the Easter Seals 70th anniversary... and to mark the occasion, a big celebration was held where it all started 70 year ago - The Rotary Sunshine Camp!
	Driving in Style at the Janeway The Hickman Automotive Group donated two mini Hummers to the Janeway Rehabilitation Centre, to reduce the stress on young children who have to have surgery.
	Alberta At Work Job Fair Hundreds coveraged on the Mount Pearl Glazier on April 24th for the Newcap Alberta At Work Job Fair. Upwards of two dozen companies set up shop at the fair to showcase their business to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
	Car Crash at Dominion in Long Pond Nobody was injuried after a small passenger car crashed through the front window of the Dominion in Long Pond on April 17th. VOCM News was there.
	Funeral Services for Private Kennedy Private Kevin Kennedy was among 6 Canadian soldiers who died tragically Easter Sunday in Afghanistan. He was laid to rest during a full military service April 19th at Our Lady Of The Assumption Roman Catholic Church in S
	Funeral Services for Sgt. Lucas Sergeant Donald Jason Lucas was among 6 Canadian soldiers who died tragically Easter Sunday in Afghanistan. He was laid to rest during a full military service April 18th at St. Thomas Anglican Church in St. John's.
	Fire Rips Through Kilbride Home On Wednesday, February 14th, fire struck #24 Skanes Ave. in Kilbride, causing considerable damage to the interior of the home. VOCM News was there.
	The Ocean Ranger; Remembering the Tragedy On the 25th anniversary of the sinking of the Ocean Ranger, students at Gonzaga High School gathered at St. Pius X Chuch in St. John's for their annual Remembrance Ceremony.
	Police Seize Alleged Stolen Goods Police recovered numerous items from a home in Cowan Heights January 10th. They believe the items were stolen.
	Trapnell's Jewelry Goes Out With A Bang After over 100 years of business, Trapnells on Water Street is having it's farewell inventory sale, and David Hiscock with the business says he's been taken by surprise by the loyalty and expressions of gratitude from cu
	Marine 2006 Hundreds of exhibitors from across Canada, the US and Iceland, converged at Mile One Centre for the three day marine exhibition.
	Visitor in St. John's Harbour This was the sight on November 15th in St. John's Harbour, a large French Military Vessel making a visit to the capital city.
	Sending Christmas to the Troops Students and staff at Mary Queen of Peace in St. John's got together on November 6th, to stuff shoe boxes full of treats, personal items and other goodies for the troops in Afghanistan for the holiday season.
	Fire Destroys Home Fire destroyed a town house at 101 Bay Bulls Road in Killbride on November 2nd. The blaze broke out just after 12:30 in the afternoon, in town house #15 in Shearwood Grove Garden Town Houses. VOCM was there.
	Alberta At Work Job Fair Nine thousand people converged at the Capital Hotel in St. John's on October 30th, to take part in the Newcap Radio Alberta At Work Job Fair.
	National Skilled Trades Day Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador launched National Skilled Trades Day on October 30th. A celebration luncheon and obstacle course was held at the Prince Phillip Drive campus of the College of the North Atlantic.
	It's Halloween! As little trick or treaters are putting the finishing touches on their Halloween costumes, some homeowners in metro are getting ready for a fright night.
	Mary Queen of the World Celebrates its 50th Anniversary Mary Queen of the World in Mount Pearl hosted an open house on October 26th, to celebrate its 50th birthday. Each class took a decade of the school's history to highlight the fads and fashions since 1956.
	Halloween at Lester's Farm
	Christmas Boxes for our Troops! Members of the Canadian Forces, the Military Family Service Centre and employees of Fortis Properties, got together on October 25th to put together Christmas Packages for our troops in Afghanistan.
	RBC Gives Donation to MacMorran Community Centre On October 23rd, the Royal Bank of Canada donated $40,000.00 to the MacMorran Community Centre for its After School Program.
	Some Tense Moments at MUN's School of Medicine After detecting a suspicious odour in the building, the St. John's Regional Fire Department initiated a full HAZMAT response at MUN's School of Medicine in St. John's on October 12th. The building was determined safe wit
	Hoyles-Escasoni Memorial Garden Friends, residents and staff of Hoyles-Escasoni in St. John's, gathered for the official opening of its new memorial garden on October 12th. The garden was build in one day by volunteers with Deloitte during the company'
	Craig Dobbin's Funeral Helicopters from the company he built flew over the Basilica in St. John's on October 9th, as people gathered to say a final farewell to well-known Business, Craig Dobbin.
	VOCM Cares/Metrobus Thanksgiving Food Drive 2006 This years VOCM Cares/Metrobus Thanksgiving Food Drive is being hailed the biggest yet!
	The Star Princess On October 5th, the cruise ship Star Princses visited St. John's harbour, bringing with it thousands of passengers.
	Armed Robbery RNC release surveillance photos taken during an armed robbery at a convenience store on St. Clare Avenue in St. John's on September 28th.
	Motor Vehicle Accident Two people were sent to hospital on October 2nd after a pick-up truck collided with a small car on Mount Carson Avenue in Mount Pearl. VOCM was at the scene.
	Grand Re-Opening! On September 27th, The Town of Conception Bay South celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of its Recreation Complex. The facility was closed for more than a year to undergo two million dollars worth of refurbishments.
	Motor Vehicle Accident Two people were sent to hospital after a collision between a passanger car and an ambulance on September 26th. It happened at the intersection of Columbus Drive and Mundy Pond Road in St. John's. VOCM was there.
	4th Annual Candlelight Vigil for Fallen Police and Peace Officers The 4th Annual Candlelight Vigil for Fallen Police and Peace Officers was held on September 23rd at the Newfoundland and Labrador Police and Peace Officers Memorial, outside Confederation Building in St. John's.
	Searching for Evidence in the Worthman/Lockyer Case Members of the Rovers Search and Rescue Team were at Maynard's Pond off Thorburn Road on September 24th, searching for evidence in the Dale Worthman/Kimberly Lockyer murder case. VOCM was at the scene.
	The Battle of Britian Military dignitaries, Lieutenant Governor Ed Roberts, veterans and other dignitaries took the time to remember the largest air battle ever fought by the Canadian Air Force, The Battle of Britain.
	Sexual Violence Awareness Week September 11th to the 15th was Sexual Violence and Awareness Week. The week is organized by the Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre as a way to highlight the issues surrounding sexual violence.
	The Sea Princess The Cruise Ship "Sea Princess" paid a visit to the capital city on September 14th.
	The Third Annual Helicopter Ball Drop Sixteen hundred golf balls dropped from the sky on September 14th in aid of the Janeway Children's Hospital as part of the 3rd annual Helicopter Ball Drop. The event was held at the Bally Hally Golf Course in St. John's.
	Tropical Storm Florence On September 14th, portions of the province were struck by a tropical storm, the remnants of Hurricane Florence. VOCM was out and about during the storm!
	Pictures of Middle Cove During Tropical Storm Florence The waters off Middle Cove were rough on September 14th, when the region took a hit from Tropical Storm Florence. VOCM was at the scene during the wet and windy afternoon.
	Lighting of the Basilica It was always a highlight of the St.John's skyline, and now it will be even brighter. Hundreds turned out for a special ceremony on September 12th to officially light the the Basilica Cathedral.
	Damage from Post-Tropical Storm Florence House destroyed in Francois on September 13th. (Photos provided by James Durnford.)
	Pathway Community Church Pathway Community Church celebrated its first morning worship on September 10th at Empire Theatres in Mount Pearl Square. Senior Pastor Danny Pinksen calls it a different church expression, with a more alive and electric
	Searching for Evidence in the Worthman/Lockyer Case A search was conduced on September 10th for more evidence in the Dale Worthman/Kimberly Lockyer double homicide case. Members of the RNC and the Rovers Ground Search and Rescue team conducted a ground search off Bennett'
	International Literacy Day Premier Danny Williams took some time on September 8th, International Literacy Day, to read to some young children at Family and Childcare Connections Centre in St. John's.
	The Bikes For Bibles Centennial Ride A group of 75 cyclists left Victoria, BC on July 2nd, on a trek across Canada in aid of the Canadian Bible Society. The journey marks the Society's 100th anniversary. There was a service of celebration on Sunday, Septemb
	The Royal Newfoundland Regiment Pilgrimage The Royal Newfoundland Regiment Pilgrimage to France and Belgium took them to memorials and graves of the Newfoundlanders who gave their lives in the first world war.
	Vince Gallant Gala VOCM's Vince Gallant has been honoured with the Radio and Television News Directors Association Lifetime Achievement Award. RTNDA President Terry Scott made the presentation Friday, May 6th in Saint John, New Brunswick.