Newfoundland and Labrador's Pioneer Radio Station
During the month of October, we’ll be looking for your financial support in the fall fundraising campaign. As you may know, VOWR just celebrated 100 years on the air in the northeast Avalon. In that time, the station has provided many hours of listening enjoyment. We want to continue with this good listening, however we need your support. This is our annual fundraising drive at VOWR and we look forward to hearing from you, our listeners.
There are many ways to donate to VOWR, please visit our donations page for more information.
On behalf of all the volunteers, I say thank you for your continued support. Keep listening to VOWR…..“The Music of your Life”.
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.