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Poilievre Vows to End Dependance on American Energy During St. John's Visit
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he is committing to all of the policy recommendations made by members of the Canadian energy sector to end dependence on the U.S. market and "unleash" the Can...
Apr 01, 2025 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in St. John's on Tuesday, April 1. (CPAC)
Furey Lays Out Impact of Tariffs on Americans and Canadians on CNN
Premier Andrew Furey was featured on CNN yesterday responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's series of tariffs-and reciprocal tariffs-on Canadian goods and the impact on both Canadians and Americans...
Apr 01, 2025 CNN Anchor Wolf Blitzer speaks with Premier Andrew Furey during The Situation Room on Monday, March 31. (CNN)
Province Reports Increase in Hospitalizations and Deaths from Influenza
For the first time in weeks, the number of lab-confirmed influenza cases in the province have dropped, but hospitalizations and deaths have increased. The latest Influenza dashboard, updated on Friday...
Apr 01, 2025
No Timelines for Bull Arm Negotiations with Proponents
Energy Minister Andrew Parsons says there are no timelines for conversations with two proponents looking to take over the Bull Arm site. The government announced yesterday that they are moving toward ...
Apr 01, 2025
MUN Sends Out Acceptance Letters for Regional Campus in PEI
Memorial University has sent out acceptance letters to the first group of students that will be learning at the Faculty of Medicine's new regional campus on Prince Edward Island. The four-year Doctor ...
Apr 01, 2025
Newfoundlanders Living in Thailand Evacuated Twice After Powerful Earthquake in Myanmar
A comedian, originally from Mount Pearl, but now living in Bangkok Thailand, has had to be evacuated twice since a powerful earthquake hit Mandalay in Myanmar last Friday more than 1,300 km away. The ...
Apr 01, 2025 (Canadian Red Cross)
Intense Blaze Consumes Harbour Restaurant in Port aux Basques
The town of Port aux Basques is mourning the loss of a longtime restaurant after a massive fire broke out last evening. Crews spent hours battling the raging blaze at Harbour Restaurant, with videos p...
Apr 01, 2025 (Facebook)
Conservative Leader in St. John's This Morning
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is making a brief campaign stop in the capital city this morning. Poilievre will host a press conference in St. John's, followed by an announcement in Petty Harbou...
Apr 01, 2025 Photo via CPAC
Man Charged With Attempting to Kill Snowmobiler Seeking Release
A man charged with trying to kill a snowmobiler near Port au Port is asking to be released from custody while his case works its way through the courts. Sixty-six-year-old Wayne Hynes was escorted int...
Apr 01, 2025
AG Releasing Personal Care Home Performance Audit Today
The Auditor General will deliver her performance audit on personal care homes in the province later this morning. AG Denise Hanrahan and the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee will speak to the me...
Apr 01, 2025 Auditor General Denise Hanrahan (VOCM News)
