Doug was born in St. John's and has spent more than thirty years as a resident of Mount Pearl. He joined VOCM News in 1986 after completing a broadcasting course in St. John's and has been involved in all aspects of the news business through the years. Doug is responsible for reading newscasts on VOCM's network stations from Clarenville to Labrador and on 930am This Is Newfoundland Labrador in St. John's, along with updating the news on our website. In his spare time Doug enjoys spending time with friends, family, and his young rough and ready cat and is an avid reader, and a music and movie buff.