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Taxpayers Federation Calls on Premier to Fulfill Tax Relief Promises in Upcoming Budget
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Premier Tony Wakeham to live up to tax relief promises in the upcoming provincial budget. The province is deep into budget deliberations now. The docume...
Feb 11, 2026 Devin Drover, a lawyer and spokesperson for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (VOCM News)
Canadians Waiting Longer for Drug Approvals Than Americans and Europeans
A new report out of the Fraser Institute says Canadians are waiting significantly longer for new medications to get approved than Americans and Europeans. The report states that there were 194 drugs a...
Feb 11, 2026 Laurynas Mereckas / Unsplash
Show Added for Buddy Wasisname and The Other Fellers Concert
Demand for Buddy Wasisname and The Other Fellers' shows at the JAG Soundhouse has been so great that another performance has been added. The legendary trio will now be doing four shows at the venue - ...
Feb 11, 2026 Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers
Holy Heart Choir to Deliver 'Love Notes'
Holy Heart is once again offering what's become a popular idea for those looking to hit a romantic note this Valentine's Day. Holy Heart of Mary Choir Director and recent Juno nominee, Robert Colbourn...
Feb 11, 2026 (Photo via Facebook)
$70 Million for MUN Maintenance a 'Start' of What's Needed, Says Student Federation
The local Chair of the Canadian Federation of Students is pleased that Memorial is dedicating $70 million to address deferred maintenance, however he believes both the provincial and federal governmen...
Feb 11, 2026 Dr. Janet Morrison and Nicolas Keough (VOCM News)
Premier Not Planning to Shuffle Cabinet Ahead of Spring Session
Premier Tony Wakeham has ruled out the idea of having a cabinet shuffle before the legislature reopens for the spring session. The House of Assembly is set to reopen on March 2nd, and there have been ...
Feb 11, 2026
Justice Minister Reiterates Importance of Police Oversight Board Following Claims Made by NDP
The Minister of Justice says she has no plans to scrap the idea of creating a police oversight board. Earlier this week, NDP MHA Sheilagh O'Leary raised concerns about what she called Justice Minister...
Feb 11, 2026
RCMP Conducting Explosives Training in Paradise Today
No need to worry about an increased police presence in Paradise today. RCMP is conducting explosives training near the old city sand and gravel facility off Topsail Road from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Resident...
Feb 11, 2026
Despite Trump's Threats, Ontario Premier States Gordie Howe Bridge Will Open as Planned
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has come out swinging after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to block the opening of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Windsor and Detroit. Trump took to his ...
Feb 11, 2026 Gordie Howe International Bridge (Bridge Michigan)
Animal Rescue Group Scrambling to Find Ways to Help Cats and Dogs in Cuba
A group rescuing animals from Cuba to Canada is still trying to find ways to save several cats and dogs after Canadian airlines cancelled flights to the island nation. Earlier this week, Air Canada an...
Feb 11, 2026 Kittens rescued from Cuba (Sandra Shaw/Facebook)
