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MUN Med Students Decry 'Racist' Changes to Refugee Medical Coverage
MUN medical students are raising the alarm about federal changes to refugee medical coverage that are slated to come into effect May 1st. They say that as of next month the federal government will sta...
Apr 14, 2026 Students rally to raise awareness about the impact of coming cuts to refugee health and dental care coverage (VOCM News)
Michael Howe Facing Numerous Charges Following Salmonier Line Search Last Week
A 32-year-old man, wanted by the RNC on for failing to abide by release orders, is facing additional charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle from Deer Park, and prompting a major search in the Salm...
Apr 14, 2026 RCMP Police Service Dog, Fury (RCMP)
Legendary Music Promoter, Donald K. Donald Passes Away at 82
A Montreal concert promoter who brought some of the biggest acts to Canada in the 70s and 80s has passed away. Donald K. Tarlton, more famously known as Donald K. Donald, has passed away at the age of...
Apr 14, 2026
Shootings in GF-W Were Incidents of Intimate Partner Violence says RCMP
RCMP brass briefed media this morning on several recent traumatic incidents affecting the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor. The news conference was billed as an update on the trio of tragedies last week af...
Apr 14, 2026 RCMP Superintendent Paul Peddle (VOCM News)
Ottawa Temporarily Suspending Federal Fuel Excise Tax
The federal government is temporarily suspending the fuel excise tax to help Canadians with the rising cost of gas and diesel. Prime Minister Mark Carney says the break will be in effect from next wee...
Apr 14, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney (CPAC)
Cancer Mortality Rates Down According to Latest Stats
The incidence of cancer and mortality rates is down according to the latest findings, highlighting progress made in cancer prevention, screening and early detection and improvements in treatment. The ...
Apr 14, 2026
Former CUP-W President Compares Metro Sorting Station to 'Mail Warehouse'
A member of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers says inadequate staffing models at the main Canada Post sorting station in St. John's is leading to a significant backlog in mail. Local union past-pre...
Apr 14, 2026
Bulk Garbage Collection to Take Place in Capital City Starting Next Month
It's just about that time of year when people are wanting to do some spring cleaning, and as such those living in St. John's will soon be able to book a bulk garbage collection. The city will be sendi...
Apr 14, 2026 Bulk Garbage (Via City of St. John's.)
Federal NDP Calls for Ban on Surveillance Pricing
The NDP is calling on the federal government to ban surveillance pricing that it says is unfairly targeting consumers based on their search histories and personal preferences. Newly appointed leader A...
Apr 14, 2026 Federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis (CPAC)
Capital City Planning to Allow Humane Services to Issue Tickets for Minor Violations
The City of St. John's will soon have the power to issue tickets on the spot for offences involving pets. Currently, the city can only lay charges for violations, described as a "cumbersome and length...
Apr 14, 2026 Photo via Facebook
