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Major Canadian Airlines Introduce Fuel Surcharge on Select Bookings
More Canadian airlines are adding a fuel surcharge to some bookings to try and offset the rising cost of fuel. As of today, travellers booking packages through Air Canada Vacations will now have to pa...
Apr 06, 2026
Justice Minister Speaking with NAPE About Overcrowding at HMP
The Justice Minister says the fact that up to two dozen inmates are currently being housed in the gymnasium at Her Majesty's Penitentiary is of great concern, and she's discussing the matter with NAPE...
Apr 06, 2026
Processor Hoping for Increase in Total Allowable Catch for Cod
There are more cod swimming around off the northeast coast, and industry hopes the new numbers parlay into an increase in the total allowable catch. The growing cod stock took neither the FFAW, which ...
Apr 06, 2026 Alberto Wareham (Submitted)
Finance Minister Says Nearly 300 Provincial Taxes Could be Scrapped or Altered
The minister of finance has identified some 300 taxes and fees that he says could be cut or changed as the provincial government prepares its very first budget. Many of the fees and levies they're loo...
Apr 06, 2026 Finance Minister Craig Pardy (VOCM News)
HV-GB Mayor Welcomes Potential Economic Boom; Adequate Resources Remain a Concern
The hub of Labrador is on the cusp of significant economic activity with big spending headed its way for upgrades to the military base and, potentially, hydro development on the Churchill River. Happy...
Apr 06, 2026
Food Prices Up Six Per Cent Year Over Year in February: Statistics Canada
The average increase in the price of food this February compared to February 2025 was up by almost six per cent according to Statistics Canada. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the largest item increase ...
Apr 06, 2026
New Report Finds Dramatic Increase in Government Spending from 1965-2023
The Fraser Institute has found that government spending was five times greater over the 58 year period between 1965 and 2023. The think tank made the calculation by adjusting for inflation and populat...
Apr 06, 2026
Government Exploring All Options When it Comes to Soaring Fuel Prices: Parrott
The minister of energy says his government is keenly aware of the financial challenges people and businesses are facing these days with soaring fuel prices, and assures that they will explore every av...
Apr 06, 2026 Energy Minister Lloyd Parrott (VOCM News)
Future of Basic Income Debated as All-Party Report is Tabled
The NDP has tabled a document signed by all three parties urging the federal government to adopt a standard basic income. The all-party report, completed last September, recommended that government as...
Apr 05, 2026 NDP Leader Jim Dinn (VOCM News)
Annual Proclamation Reading to Mark 1916 Easter Rising
Easter Monday marks a solemn occasion in Irish history; the failed Easter Rising of 1916 when Irish Republicans rose up against British rule. The six day uprising saw hundreds seize buildings and inst...
Apr 05, 2026
