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Carney and Macron Commit to Enhanced Cooperation on Sovereignty and Security Issues
Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron have committed to a close collaboration based on strong historic and cultural ties as they tackle economic and geopolitical challenges f...
Mar 17, 2025 Photo via CPAC
Community Rallies to Support Injured Woman Learning to Walk Again After St. John's Accident
Friends and family of a woman who was struck by a vehicle while in a crosswalk in St. John's are raising money for her as she learns how to walk again. Melissa Ralph was walking home from work on Febr...
Mar 17, 2025
Carbon Tax Cut Won't be Seen by Drivers for Another Couple of Weeks
One of newly-minted Prime Minister Mark Carney's first acts was to drop the hated Carbon Tax, but consumers won't see the benefit at the pumps for another couple of weeks. The change won't take effect...
Mar 17, 2025
Memorial University Faces $9-Million Deficit, Plans to Balance Budget with One-Time Funds
Memorial University is staring down a nearly a $9-million deficit in their upcoming budget, according to an update recently posted to the MUN Gazette. During a Board of Regents meeting held on March 6...
Mar 17, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador Urges Ottawa to Reassess Salmon Conservation Priorities
Fisheries Minister Gerry Byrne has invited the Atlantic Salmon Federation to sign a joint declaration on salmon conservation. The provincial government says the Federation has stated publicly that the...
Mar 17, 2025 Photo via Grieg Seafood
Fuel and Cargo Removal Plans in Motion for Grounded Baltic III
Options are now being considered for the removal of fuel and cargo from the Baltic III, which has been grounded at Lark Harbour for more than a month. Salvage crews, overseen by the Canadian Coast Gua...
Mar 17, 2025 Photo via Canadian Coast Guard
Cause of Electrical Fire at Carbonear Hospital Under Investigation
Regular services have resumed at the hospital in Carbonear after an electrical fire shut down power to parts of the facility. The outage, resulting from an incident involving an electrical panel resul...
Mar 17, 2025 Photo via X
Fire in Torbay Now in Hands of RNC, No Injuries Reported
Metro police are investigating following a fire at a Torbay home Friday night. The fire department was called during the supper hour Friday, where crews were met with fire and heavy smoke. There was n...
Mar 17, 2025
Health Critic Can't Wrap Head Around Shingles Shot Eligibility
The opposition is baffled as to why the provincial government did not include people over 70 in accessing free vaccination for shingles. Out of nowhere, government brought in a free vaccination progra...
Mar 17, 2025 Barry Petten (VOCM News)
U.S. Now Enforcing Registration Requirements for Canadian Travellers Staying Over 30 Days
It's a new era for snowbirds who visit the United States for any length of time. An Executive Order signed by Donald Trump means that Canadians wintering down south have to register if they stay more ...
Mar 17, 2025
