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Removing Sugar Tax Could Take Weeks, says Finance Minister
The provincial government says it could be weeks before the 20-cent per litre sugar tax comes off the price of certain drinks. Government is working with wholesalers to remove the tax, but Finance Min...
May 22, 2025
St. John's City Council Questions Efficiency of Process for Applications Referred by Other Municipalities
The City of St. John's rejected another application referred by the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's yesterday. Like others, it involved the city's watershed and was clearly against regulations, yet...
May 21, 2025
Politics and Family: Jordan Brown Reflects on Decision to Leave Political Life
Labrador West MHA Jordan Brown is looking forward to more time with family after announcing that he won't be seeking re-election the next time Newfoundlanders and Labradorians head to the polls. Brown...
May 21, 2025 Jordan Brown (VOCM News)
Teen Charged Following Incident Involving Airsoft Handgun at Macdonald Drive Junior High
The RNC has arrested a teen in connection with an offence involving weapons at a St. John's school. Police were called to the area around 9:00 this morning, and officers determined that the student in...
May 21, 2025
Canada Post Tables New Offer Ahead of Strike Deadline
Canada Post has presented a new offer to postal workers who have set this Thursday night as the deadline for renewed strike action. Canada Post says the new offers, for the bargaining units representi...
May 21, 2025
MyHealthNL App Being Expanded to Allow Patients to Self Refer for Colon and Breast Screening Appointments
NL Health Services' health care app is expanding to include self-referrals for colon and breast cancer screening. The MyHealthNL App allows residents to check their personal health record, including t...
May 21, 2025
Federal Government Releases Royal Itinerary
The federal government has released the itinerary for Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla's visit to the Capital Region next week. The King and Queen are visiting Ottawa next week prima...
May 21, 2025 King Charles III and Queen Camilla (Government of Canada)
911 Dispatchers Asking for Postal Codes, Something the Opposition says is Causing Delays and Confusion
The official opposition is looking for answers from government over the use of postal codes during 911 calls, something they say is causing delays for people accessing emergency care. PC MHA Lloyd Par...
May 21, 2025
Former Teacher, Coach Markus Hicks to Plead Guilty in Sexual Violence Case
Markus Hicks, the former teacher and volleyball coach charged with more than 200 acts of sexual violence, plans to plead guilty at his next court appearance. It was one year ago that Hicks, now 34, de...
May 21, 2025 Markus Hicks is escorted to court following his arrest in September 2023. (VOCM News/file)
FFAW Calls Out DFO for Seizing Member's Cell Phone as Part of Investigation
The FFAW is raising the alarm about "concerning behaviour" from DFO after a member had his cell phone seized as part of an ongoing investigation. Union President Dwan Street calls DFO's electronic log...
May 21, 2025 FFAW President Dwan Street (VOCM News file photo)
