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Some Changes Made to Royal St. John's Regatta Committee
The Royal St. John's Regatta Committee has shuffled the deck, changing some executive positions at its AGM this week. Keith White is back as president, Shannon Brown is vice-president and captain of t...
Jan 16, 2026
Canada and China Reach Tariff Deal on Crab, Lobster, and Increased Import of Chinese EVs
Canada and China have reached a tariff deal on crab, lobster, canola and peas, and a deal has been struck allowing more Chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market. Prime Minister Mark Carney m...
Jan 16, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping (via C-PAC)
Food Researcher Says Canada's Food Guide Needs Updating
The federal government overhauled Canada's Food Guide seven years ago, and while many celebrated the changes at the time, questions are now being raised about the document's practicality. The changes ...
Jan 16, 2026 The most recent version of Canada's Food Guide released in 2019 (Government of Canada)
FFAW Encouraged by Latest Meeting with Government
Crab harvesters say they made progress in a meeting with the premier and other members of cabinet yesterday, and all players will get together in one room to try to calm the waters. The FFAW presented...
Jan 16, 2026 FFAW President Dwan Street
Consumer Advocate Bombarded by Billing Concerns from Newfoundland Power Customers
The Consumer Advocate says he's receiving so many emails from people who feel their December electric bill is excessive that he simply cannot answer them all. Oddly though, a person who uses oil to he...
Jan 16, 2026 Consumer Advocate Dennis Browne (VOCM News)
Legault's Resignation Changes Nothing in Terms of MOU, says Premier
Tony Wakeham returned to the hardcourts of MUN yesterday, not as a player, coach or ref, but to bestow the annual Premier's Athletic Awards on the province's top young athletes. He then spared a few m...
Jan 16, 2026 Premier Tony Wakeham (VOCM News)
NL Communities to Receive Federal Funding Towards Climate Adaptation Projects
Ottawa has set aside over $1.6-million in funding for climate adaptation projects in communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. The funding is part of a larger $7.1-million pot of money, through so...
Jan 16, 2026 St. John's Mayor Danny Breen, Federal Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin and Avalon MP Paul Connors (VOCM News)
Parts of Bruce II Arena to Reopen Today
The Port aux Basques town council has received approval to reopen parts of the Bruce II arena, damaged by high winds Monday night. A portion of the roof lifted off in gusts as high as 140 km/h. That l...
Jan 16, 2026 Drone image of the wind damage caused to the Bruce II Arena in Port aux Basques (via Kathy Savoury)
Fuel Prices Spike in PUB's Latest Adjustment
There's been a hike in the price of most fuels this week. Gas jumps by just shy of 5 cents per litre. The price of diesel climbs another 4 cents on the island and in Labrador West. Furnace and stove o...
Jan 16, 2026 (VOCM News file photo)
No Injuries in Fire at Woody Point Business
A well known gas station and store in Woody Point was consumed by fire last night. Fire broke out at Martin's Garage on Cox's Lane around 9:30 Wednesday night. Damage was extensive, but there were no ...
Jan 15, 2026 A screen grab from a video posted by Irene Howell Martin
