Newfoundland and Labrador's Pioneer Radio Station
VOWR – CELEBRATING 100 YEARS!
On July 20, 1924, VOWR (originally 8WMC) went on the air for the first time, just 23 years after Marconi successfully received the letter “S” on Signal Hill, St. John’s. From its crude and humble beginning in 1924, VOWR has grown to be a state-of-the-art radio station reaching around the world through modern-day technologies.
Founded by Rev. Dr. Joseph G. Joyce as an outreach ministry of Wesley United Church, then known as Wesley Methodist Church, VOWR continues Reverend Joyce’s original mission with a wide array of Christian programming. But, over the years, the station’s role has expanded by offering a great mix of music that’s highlighted by easy listening, pop, country, classical as well as Celtic and folk; with the rich talent of Newfoundland and Labrador performers being widely heard on our station.
In our 100th year, since the first broadcast, the volunteers at VOWR promise to steadfastly uphold Reverend Joyce’s original mission and continue to shape our radio station as a true contributor to the cultural fabric of our community.