Local – OZFM https://ozfm.com The Rock of the Rock Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:42:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://ozfm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-OZFM-flat-32x32.png Local – OZFM https://ozfm.com 32 32 Interview: AC/DC Poppy aka Harold Hollihan https://ozfm.com/interview-ac-dc-poppy-aka-harold-hollihan/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:42:20 +0000 https://ozfm.com/?p=38412 Harold Hollihan, a native of Shea Heights now living in Ontario, has become NL’s latest viral star after his reaction to receiving AC/DC tickets was filmed for TikTok. I shared Harold’s story on OZFM and have since had the chance to chat with him about his newfound stardom online and how he feels about going to see his favourite band this coming September.

 

 

Check out my initial video about Harold below and be sure to follow @stephenleth on socials!

 

@stephenleth Harold Hollihan of Shea Heights was surprised by his son with AC/DC tickets this Christmas, and the video of the reveal from @nicolehollihan has made him NL’s latest viral star #fyp #foryoupage #trending #viral #newfoundland ♬ original sound – Mattiuz

]]> Christa Borden chats Jolly Dolly Christmas https://ozfm.com/christa-borden-chats-jolly-dolly-christmas/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:30:50 +0000 https://ozfm.com/?p=38271 Stephen Lethbridge welcomed Christa Borden to OZFM to chat all about her Dolly Parton holiday tribute, A Jolly Dolly Christmas, back this year on Friday November 21st and two shows on Saturday November 22nd. Christa leads an all-star band for two shows filled with Christmas cheer, country classics, and all the Dolly goodness you could ever wish for! Expect lots of special guest appearances too!

]]> Stephen Lethbridge chats with Brad Merritt of 5440 https://ozfm.com/stephen-lethbridge-chats-with-brad-merritt-of-5440/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:30:27 +0000 https://ozfm.com/?p=38225 Stephen Lethbridge had the chance to chat with Brad Merritt, bass player and co-founder of 5440, ahead of their show with Foreigner on the Jukebox Hero Tour. Catch them on October 21st at the Mary Brown’s Centre! 5440 celebrates 45 years as a band later this year and are still going strong, with new releases all over the place. Check out the full interview below

]]> Paradise’s Greene signs contract, suits up for Chicago Blackhawks https://ozfm.com/paradises-greene-signs-contract-suits-up-for-chicago-blackhawks/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:59:28 +0000 https://ozfm.com/?p=37731 Photo: NHL via MGN

Another young hockey player from this province has made it to the NHL. Ryan Greene, native of Paradise, has signed an entry level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks and has already made his NHL debut. The forward made his team debut for Chicago in the team’s 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens with 12:55 of ice time. ESPN reported on April 13th that the Boston University alum had signed his rookie deal with the team, after being drafted in the second round 57th overall in 2022.

The deal comes a day after BU lost the NCAA men’s hockey title to Western Michigan this past Saturday. In 118 games for the Terriers, Greene notched 105 points. He also spent time in the USHL, appearing in 128 games for the Green Bay Gamblers, registering 88 points over that span. The Blackhawks are expected to play Greene again in their final game of the season, tonight at 8:30 against the Senators. The team currently sits near the bottom of the NHL’s standings with 24 wins in 81 games. Greene is the 32nd player from Newfoundland and Labrador to play in the NHL, the first being the recently passed Alex Faulkner, who played 101 games in the big league.

]]> The best nachos in NL, according to OZ Mornings listeners https://ozfm.com/the-best-nachos-in-nl-according-to-oz-mornings-listeners/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:04:48 +0000 https://ozfm.com/?p=37681 Who doesn’t love a feed of nachos? They’re cheesy, they’re crunchy, they’re zesty. You can put basically whatever you want on top. And you can get them pretty much anywhere. After much conversation on the topic off the mics this week, Hugh, Shannell, and Stephen brought the question on air: where do you get the best plate of nachos in the province?

 

 

Fresh off the heels of the Downtown St. John’s Burger Battle, the morning team also talked about the possibilities of doing a similar competition with nachos as the dish of choice. Nachos are a subject of great interest to listeners of OZ Mornings apparently, as suggestions of where to find the best loaded plate started to flow in on social media. Smaller restaurants around the bay were called out, as well as downtown St. John’s eateries, familiar restaurant chains, even restaurants that aren’t immediately associated with nachos. Quite a few people also opted to tout their own nacho-making ability, saying they preferred homemade.

 

 

Where is your favourite place to get nachos? Call or text the OZ Line any time to weigh in, 709-576-6936, or reach out @947OZFM on social media.

]]> OZ Mornings highlights three sites in NL eligible for Next Great Save vote https://ozfm.com/oz-mornings-highlights-three-sites-in-nl-eligible-for-next-great-save-vote/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:40:43 +0000 https://ozfm.com/?p=37668 Each year, National Trust Canada hold the Next Great Save campaign to allow for historic sites across Canada to receive funding, amounting to $65,000 in cash prizes awarded. Last year, Our Lady of Mercy Church in Port au Port was the winner of a public vote and this year, three locations in NL are up for the $50,000 grand prize. Two sites in Labrador are in the running: Battle Harbour Marconi Towers and Dove Brook Church. On the island, St. Mark’s Heritage Church in Port de Grave is also eligible.

 

 

Battle Harbour Marconi Towers are the last towers of their kind left standing in North America and were a part of Newfoundland and Labrador’s wireless network and the province’s rich history in global communications transmissions. The restoration of these towers will “strengthen community ties and provide a unique educational experience for visitors.”

Dove Brook Church is located southwest of Cartwright in Labrador, near the boundary of Akami−Uapishkᵘ−KakKasuak−Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve. It was built in 1890 by local residents and the Hudson’s Bay Company and “embodies the determination and devotion of Inuit living in Sandwich Bay, Labrador.”

St. Mark’s Heritage Church has been the subject of restoration efforts from the Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society, formed in 1993. It was built in 1926 on the main road passing through Bareneed, and with the grant, it would be transformed into a site for maritime history remembrance in conjunction with the Canadian Coast Guard Alumni Association.

Voting is now open at this link and closes on April 17th.

]]> Def Leppard to headline Churchill Park Music Festival 2025 https://ozfm.com/def-leppard-to-headline-churchill-park-music-festival-2025/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:57:02 +0000 https://ozfm.com/?p=37627 The Churchill Park Music Festival has become one of the province’s hottest tickets each summer, boasting past headliners including Shania Twain, Nickelback, and Pitbull, and this year’s first act has been revealed. Def Leppard are set to return to Newfoundland for the first time since the OZFM-presented Summer Blast 93, main eventing the first night of the festival along with supporting acts Sam Roberts Band and Honeymoon Suite.

 

Tickets are set to go on sale at noon on Tuesday, March 25th at ChurchillParkMusicFestival.com and be sure to keep it locked to OZFM weekdays between now and then for your chance to beat the box office! Hear Stephen and Shannell making the big concert announcement on OZ Mornings this past Friday below:

 

]]> Andrew Furey stepping down as Premier https://ozfm.com/andrew-furey-stepping-down-as-premier/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:56:04 +0000 https://ozfm.com/?p=37574 Andrew Furey is stepping down as premier of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The soon to be former Premier made the announcement earlier at Confederation Building, flanked by his family and surrounded by Ministers.

In his speech, Premier Furey noted he felt it was time for him to “move on.”

]]> St. John’s to host the 2026 Brier https://ozfm.com/st-johns-to-host-the-2026-brier/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://ozfm.com/?p=37534

One of curling’s most coveted prizes is coming back to St. John’s.

The 2026 Montana’s Brier will be played at the Mary Brown’s Centre from February 27th through March 8th, 2026.

“I don’t think it’s a secret that winning the 2017 Brier in my hometown was a career highlight, and I’m ecstatic that we have another chance in 2026 to host, and hopefully our team can play in, the Montana’s Brier,” said Brad Gushue. “There is so much pride in our province and our city, and I really do share in the excitement today. It’s going to be an amazing event, and I’m already counting down the days.”

Tickets for the 2026 Montana’s Brier go on sale to the public on March 6th.

]]> Justin Trudeau resigns as Prime Minister https://ozfm.com/justin-trudeau-resigns-as-prime-minister/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:06:12 +0000 https://ozfm.com/?p=37503 Justin Trudeau will be stepping down as Prime Minister and as leader of the Federal Liberal Party.

Trudeau made the announcement Monday, adding he will remain on as Prime Minister until the Party chooses a new leader.

Trudeau has been facing pressure to step down for months as polling numbers have plummeted and support, even from those within his own party, has waivered.

Trudeau met with Gov. Gen. Mary Simon prior to making the announcement, asking for the prorogation of Parliament until March 24. Trudeau said Simon granted this request, adding that it brings an end to the longest session of a minority Parliament in Canadian history.

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