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Bay of Islands MHA Questions Premier on Provincial Action as Threat of Potential Baltic III Leak Looms
The Independent member for Humber-Bay of Islands is calling on the province to take some sort of action to address the potential environmental disaster posed by the wreck of the Baltic III grounded ne...
Apr 17, 2025 Eddie Joyce questions Premier Andrew Furey. April 16, 2025
Federal Party Leaders English Debate Tonight, French Debate Gets Mixed Reviews
There is plenty of analysis on the performance of the various party leaders in last night's French language debate. Dalhousie University political scientist Lori Turnbull says many were watching Liber...
Apr 17, 2025 Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre during the French debate on Wednesday. (CPAC)
Early-Bird Festival Passes for Iceberg Alley on Sale Now
The lineup for the Iceberg Alley music festival comes out next Thursday, but early-bird tickets are already available-and at a reduced price. Music under the big top across from Quidi Vidi Lake will b...
Apr 17, 2025
Narrative Research Poll Indicates Majority of Atlantic Canadians Intend to Vote Liberal
A new Narrative Research poll on voter intention in the federal election shows strong Liberal support across Atlantic Canada. Two-thirds of decided voters asked (65 per cent) support the Liberal Party...
Apr 17, 2025
NL Company's Protein Bar Fuels Masters Champ Rory McIlroy
A Newfoundland and Labrador company says it was surprised to see one of their products make an appearance during a historic golf match, but they are grateful for the exposure. Rory McIlroy won the Mas...
Apr 17, 2025 (VOCM News)
Ambulance Response Times Remain High: NAPE
Despite the integration of the province's road ambulance service, patients are still reporting longer-than-expected delays in ambulance response. In one case, it took an ambulance more than an hour to...
Apr 17, 2025
Business as Usual for Operator After City Orders Inhabitants Out of Cochrane Pond Park
The City of St. John's says it will be flexible with timelines for people to collect their belongings at Cochrane Pond Park. The city has given all people at the site 48 hours to vacate the premises, ...
Apr 17, 2025 The entrance to Cochrane Pond Park (Google Maps)
Tributes Paid to Premier Furey on Final Day in Legislature
Premier Andrew Furey spent his last day in the legislature reflecting on his time in politics. Yesterday was Furey's last day in the House of Assembly before a new leader is chosen on May 3. He looked...
Apr 17, 2025 Furey embraces Government House Leader Lisa Dempster in the legislature yesterday. (NL HOA)
Spike in Overdose Deaths Linked to Cocaine Purity, Complacency
RCMP say a "cavalier" attitude toward cocaine use, combined with a stunning spike in purity, has made it the number one cause of overdose deaths in Newfoundland and Labrador. The numbers are troubling...
Apr 17, 2025 RCMP Supt. Stefan Thoms and Dr. Nash Denic. (VOCM News)
Ever-Changing Tariff Situation Leads Bank of Canada to Hold Line on Interest Rates
The Bank of Canada is holding the line on interest rates after seven consecutive rate decreases, maintaining the 2.75 per cent rate set in March. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says continued un...
Apr 17, 2025 Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem (CPAC)
