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Opposition Worried Health Minister is 'Bogged Down' After Taking on Yet Another Portfolio
The former minister of women and gender equality believes Health Minister Lela Evans is too bogged down with cabinet roles to afford the Department of Women and Gender Equality the attention it deserv...
Feb 26, 2026 (Tony Wakeham/Facebook)
Government Accepting Applications for New Wildfire Protection Program
The provincial government is encouraging communities to apply for funding to develop community wildland fire resiliency plans under a new program designed to help reduce the risk of wildfire and bette...
Feb 26, 2026 The remains of what was the old Adam's Cove schoolhouse (VOCM News)
Indigenous Groups React to MUN's New Indigenous Verification Policy
The President of Memorial University says she's had direct contact with the NunatuKavut Community Council regarding changes to its Indigenous verification policy. However, Janet Morrison says MUN will...
Feb 26, 2026 (VOCM News)
AG Releasing Report on Government's 2025 Financial Statements
A report on the province's 2025 Financial Statements will be delivered to the House of Assembly today by Auditor General Denise Hanrahan. The Auditor General will speak with reporters this afternoon o...
Feb 26, 2026 Auditor General Denise Hanrahan (VOCM News)
2026 Montana's Brier Kicks Off Tomorrow at Mary Brown's Centre
There will be a packed house at the Mary Brown's Centre tomorrow night as the 2026 Brier gets underway. Brad Gushue of St. John's, who's after his record seventh title, will call it a career after the...
Feb 26, 2026 Brad Gushue on a banner in downtown St. John's (VOCM News)
Man Charged Following Assault at Downtown Business
A man has been charged after an assault at a business in downtown St. John's. The Constabulary was called to the scene around 10 p.m. where a person suffered minor injuries as a result of the incident...
Feb 26, 2026
Association for New Canadians Hosting Black History Month Celebration
The Association for New Canadians is hosting a celebration of Black History Month this Thursday at the Emera Innovation Centre. This year's theme, which is "Remembering and Celebrating (Aspects of) Bl...
Feb 25, 2026
NDP Seeking Government's Stance on Minimum Wage Increases
NDP leader Jim Dinn has written the premier asking for his stance on increases to the minimum wage. Dinn says wages are expected to increase on April 1st, but there has been no confirmation from the P...
Feb 25, 2026 NDP Leader Jim Dinn (VOCM News)
Metro Schools to Reopen Tomorrow Barring Unforeseen Weather Issues
NL Schools says barring any unanticipated changes or weather issues, schools in the St. John's metro region will reopen tomorrow. The decision was made in consultation with busing contractors after no...
Feb 25, 2026 Holy Heart of Mary High School (VOCM News)
Tax Time: Financial Expert Gives Advice on What to Do If You Get a Refund
It's tax season, and a financial expert is encouraging people to take any refunds they may get and put it towards existing debt. Heather French, an insolvency trustee with BDO Debt Solutions, says a l...
Feb 25, 2026 rick / CC
