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Postal Delays Persist Following Difficult Winter
Even though the heaviest weather is behind us, people in metro are still having problems getting their mail. Some haven't had any for a few weeks, even though the mailbox sites have been cleared of sn...
Mar 11, 2026
Opposition Challenges Government to Accepting Amendment on Gas Tax
The Opposition continued to press the provincial government on providing tax relief for residents by agreeing to lower the provincial portion of the gas tax when gas prices reach a certain level. Oppo...
Mar 11, 2026 Opposition Leader John Hogan and Finance Minister Craig Pardy
Government and Opposition Battle Over Bay du Nord Deal
Government and the Opposition went back and forth in the House of Assembly on who had the best deal on Bay du Nord and the release of information on the latest agreement to the public. Opposition Lead...
Mar 11, 2026 Opposition Leader John Hogan and Energy Minister Lloyd Parrott
St. Mary's Provides Update on Dilapidated Fish Sauce Plant
The Town of St. Mary's says it has been assured by Municipal Affairs Minister Chris Tibbs that the cleanup of the former fish sauce plant will be completed by this summer. The town has been concerned ...
Mar 11, 2026 Vats of toxic, fermenting fish sauce in the old fish sauce plant in St. Mary's (VOCM News)
Investment Advisor Remarks on Federal Measures Taken in Response to Chaotic U.S. Policies
The world is reeling from the chaos created by increasingly erratic decision-making in the White House. The latest disaster is the war between the United States, Israel and Iran which had an immediate...
Mar 11, 2026
Minister says Pensions are Part of Government's Four-Year Plan for ECEs
Education Minister Paul Dinn says pensions are part of a four-year government plan for early childhood educators. Dinn was responding to questions from the Opposition's Paul Pike who asked about the s...
Mar 11, 2026 Education Minister Paul Dinn
Man Facing Firearms Charges Following Incident in Belleoram
A man is facing firearms-related charges following an incident in Belleoram last Saturday. Harbour Breton RCMP say Just after 1:30 a.m. officers in a parked police cruiser noticed a vehicle stopped ne...
Mar 11, 2026 Harbour Breton RCMP (via Google Street View
NLSA Names Top Athletes, Teams, Coaches and Officials
The NL Soccer Association has announced its top athletes, coach, team and officials. Teri Murphy of Holy Cross Nutra Holdings is the senior female player of the year while Harry Carter of Holy Cross K...
Mar 11, 2026
Minister says Access Remains a Key issue Hampering Tourism Growth
The Minister of Tourism says access is among her top priorities after meeting with representatives of the local tourism industry. Operators have long called for increased capacity on Marine Atlantic a...
Mar 11, 2026 Tourism Minister Andrea Barbour
Panel Discussion on ADHD in Adults Scheduled for Tomorrow
A panel discussion on ADHD scheduled for this week has proven so popular, the organizers are planning a second session. The co-founders of HeadCase, a local peer-support non-profit say the panel is ai...
Mar 11, 2026 Stu Greenoff (left) and Dean MacIsaac (right) of HeadCase (submitted)
