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Transport Canada Seeking Input on Bright Vehicle Headlights
The federal government wants to hear from citizens about overly-bright vehicle headlights and the glare they create for oncoming traffic. Transport Canada says while new headlight technology can help ...
Mar 23, 2026 Darwin Vegher / Unsplash
ECEs Challenge Elected Officials to Take Action on Sick Leave, Pensions and Wage Increases
Roughly two dozen early childhood educators took to the steps of Confederation Building this morning demanding action on sick leave, pensions, and wage increases. Members of the Liberal and NDP caucus...
Mar 23, 2026 ECEs protesting outside Confederation Building (VOCM News)
Legacy Lives On: Justin's Musical Bridge Forges Ahead After Founders' Passing
A local charity is forging ahead despite the passing of both of its founders. Justin's Musical Bridge was created by Justin Greeley of Greeley's Reel, who wanted to set up a charity to provide free mu...
Mar 23, 2026 The last founding member of Justin's Musical Bridge, Aimee Nicole Power Greeley, passed away on March 5th. (Via Barrett's Funeral Home).
Sheilagh's Brush to bring Heavy Snow, High Winds, Significant Rain and Even Thunder and Lighting to Eastern Newfoundland
St. Patrick's has come and gone, and the late March storm phenomenon known locally as Sheila's Brush is setting its sights on the eastern portion of the island. A major storm bringing heavy snowfall, ...
Mar 23, 2026 (VOCM News)
Fate of MUN's Graduate Students Union Up in the Air
The Chair of the Canadian Federation of Students NL says he's very concerned should the Graduate Students Union at Memorial University be dissolved. The GSU issued a statement on March 9 indicating th...
Mar 23, 2026
Stephenville Court Closed Today Due to Shortage of Sheriff's Officers
The provincial court in Stephenville is closed to the public today due to a shortage of Sheriff's officers. The court is hoping to resume operations tomorrow. Stephenville is already hearing matters f...
Mar 23, 2026 Photo via courthouses.co
Corner Brook RNC Arrest One of Two Wanted Suspects, Search Continues for Second Man
The RNC has apprehended one of two men wanted in connection with a recent assault in Corner Brook, but the search continues for the second suspect. Police issued arrest warrants last week after someon...
Mar 23, 2026 Todd Barry (RNC)
MUN Professor Raises Alarm Over Declining Math Skills in First-Year Students
A contractual math professor at Memorial University who teaches first year math says he has noticed falling scores among students, especially since the pandemic. The Program for International Student ...
Mar 23, 2026 Dr. Shannon Sullivan (Memorial University)
Is a Tax Hike Justified? Federation Points to High Salaries at City Hall
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on St. John's City Hall to rein in senior salaries instead of hiking taxes. Federation Atlantic Director Devin Drover says before the capital city comes lo...
Mar 23, 2026 Devin Drover, a lawyer and spokesperson for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (VOCM News)
No Changes to Trap Limits or Maximum Fishing Days for Upcoming Lobster Fishery
The federal government is not going to change much regarding the management plan for the lobster fishery this year. Current management measures now in place will remain so for the 2026 fishing season....
Mar 23, 2026
