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Debt Weighing Heavily on More People in Atlantic Canada, Poll Shows
About 20 per cent of people in Atlantic Canada say they feel overwhelmed by their debt load. That's according to a new poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the accounting firm MNP. Greg Gosse, a licen...
Mar 10, 2025
Horizons 106 Aims to Build Bridges and Reduce Stigma, Pawson Says
A transitional housing facility near the airport in St. John's is now fully staffed as it nears the end of its first full winter in operation. Horizons 106, the former Comfort Inn, can house up to abo...
Mar 10, 2025
Royal Canadian Legions a Great Place to Support Local: Deon
The Royal Canadian Legion is offering a reminder to those interested in shopping and dining local. Canadians have embraced a "shop local" mindset in light of the tariff threats and "51st state" musing...
Mar 10, 2025 (Photo: @CanadianLegion )
Osborne's Hat Officially in the Ring for Cape Spear Riding Nomination
It's official. Former longtime provincial MHA and cabinet minister Tom Osborne will be seeking the federal Liberal nomination in the riding of Cape Spear. Osborne first announced he was contemplating ...
Mar 10, 2025
Taxpayers Federation to Carney: Fulfill Promise to Kill Carbon Tax
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has made a swift call for new federal Liberal leader and prime minister-designate Mark Carney to make good on his promise to eliminate the consumer carbon tax. Carney...
Mar 10, 2025
Frontline Healthcare Not Affected by $50-million Savings Goal: Haggie
The Official Opposition is looking for answers after they say an internal memo from NL Health Services reveals a $50-million reduction in healthcare spending. PC Leader Tony Wakeham first raised the i...
Mar 10, 2025 (Acting Health Minister John Haggie)
Grounded Vessel Remains in Fragile Limbo Amid Salvage Efforts
There is still no timeline on when a grounded cargo ship in the Bay of Islands will be removed. First, salvagers have to remove fuel and cargo from the Baltic III, by no means a simple task. Kris Drod...
Mar 10, 2025 Photo via Facebook
NL Hydro and Hydro-Quebec CEOs Continue MOU Discussions in Churchill Falls Today
The CEOs of NL Hydro and Hydro-Quebec will hold a joint news conference today from Churchill Falls. Teams from both organizations, including NL Hydro CEO Jennifer Williams and Hydro-Quebec CEO Michael...
Mar 10, 2025
Chrétien Delivers History Lesson and Clear Message to Trump over Tariffs and Canadian Sovereignty
Former prime minister Jean Chrtien cracked a few jokes, but had a stern message for U.S. President Donald Trump during his speech at the Liberal leadership election ceremony. "From one old guy to anot...
Mar 10, 2025 Photo via CPAC
Members of Tourism Industry Gathering in St. John's for Annual Conference
Those in the food, drink, accommodations and tourism industries are gathering in St. John's this week for their 2025 conference and trade show. The event, which begins tomorrow at the newly-expanded J...
Mar 10, 2025
