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'It's a Sad Thing,' Speaker Ready to Revoke Speaking Privileges if MHAs Don't Tone Down the Chirping
The Speaker of the House of Assembly says he is going to be naming members and revoking speaking privileges in the House of Assembly if MHAs can't keep the chirping and cat calls down to a minimum. Th...
Mar 05, 2026 Speaker of the House of Assembly, Paul Lane
NLTA says Members Feel 'Left Out' Following Speech from the Throne
The PC Government's Speech from the Throne earlier this week was underscored with the party slogan "For All of Us," but the NL Teachers' Association says its members feel left out. The speech, which o...
Mar 05, 2026
Marystown Disappointed with Bay du Nord Announcement
The Mayor of Marystown says the Bay du Nord deal announced this week is "bad news" for Marystown, and the entire province. The agreement reached with Equinor to develop Bay du Nord includes a funding ...
Mar 05, 2026 Marystown Mayor, Gerry Brenton
Two Murder Cases Heard in Provincial Court
One of two murder cases from the Rabbittown area of St. John's is moving to the next stage while the other awaits full disclosure of evidence against the three men charged. The unrelated killings occu...
Mar 05, 2026 (VOCM News)
Ottawa Providing AI Funding to Local Companies
Five companies in this province have received federal funding to help them with the use of AI. Federal AI minister Evan Soloman announced $8.5-million for 40 projects throughout Atlantic Canada while ...
Mar 05, 2026
Gas Prices Up Across Parts of Country in Response to War in Middle East
Gas prices have increased across most of Canada in response to the war in Iran, but just where they will go depends largely on how long the war lasts. For example, the Greater Toronto Area has experie...
Mar 05, 2026 (VOCM News)
Natuashish RCMP Issue Warrant for Man Wanted on Serious Charges
RCMP in Natuashish have issued an arrest warrant for a man wanted on a number of serious violent charges. Police say 30-year-old Bradley Rich is wanted for assault, assault with a weapon, possession o...
Mar 05, 2026 Bradley Rich (RCMP)
Premier Hopes New Dry Dock Will Attract National Defence Spending
More information is trickling in on what the provincial government sees as a brand new sustained industry - the $200-million drydock at Bull Arm. The premier hopes to see Newfoundland and Labrador bec...
Mar 05, 2026 Premier Tony Wakeham (VOCM News)
Passport and Travel Document Fees Increase
It now costs a little bit more to apply for or renew your passport. The cost of a 10-year adult passport is now $163.50 - up from the old fee of $160. Five-year passports will set one back another $2....
Mar 05, 2026 (Government of Canada)
Driver Tops RCMP's Radar at 148 km/h in 80 Zone
A woman is without her vehicle and license after Bay d'Espoir RCMP clocked her driving at nearly 70 km/h over the posted limit. The vehicle was pulled over on St. Alban's Road on Tuesday travelling at...
Mar 05, 2026 (RCMP)
