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Police Federation Urges NL Government to Prioritize Public Safety in Upcoming Budget
The National Police Federation has launched an online petition calling on the provincial government to "make public safety a priority" in the upcoming budget. The federation says more than 450 members...
Mar 24, 2025
Byrne Rejects Canada-Wide Free Trade Deal, Citing Marine Atlantic 'Barriers'
Provincial MHA Gerry Byrne says Newfoundland and Labrador cannot and will not participate in a Canada-wide free trade agreement because of what he called a "barbed wire, chain-link gate," namely, Mari...
Mar 24, 2025 (File photo.)
Conservatives Pledge to Revive Seal Harvesting in NL to Protect Fish Stocks
The federal Conservatives wasted no time outlining their first campaign promises for Newfoundland and Labrador. Just hours after Prime Minister Mark Carney called an election, Conservative Central New...
Mar 24, 2025 Photo via Facebook
Government Working to Find New Busing Provider for After-School Child Care Provider in CBS
The Department of Education is working with all parties involved in an attempt to find solutions after a local transportation provider suddenly announced it will not be continuing with busing services...
Mar 24, 2025
More Federal Funding Needed to Export Canadian Hydrogen to Germany
Provincial energy minister Andrew Parsons is not at all surprised that more federal funding is needed to ensure that projects being developed to export hydrogen to Germany go ahead. Ottawa signed an a...
Mar 24, 2025 Project Nujio’qonik Hydrogen Plant in Stephenville. (VOCM News)
Trimper Not Seeking Fourth Term as MHA
A long-time MHA is not going to be on the ballot come the next election. Perry Trimper lost his wife, Caroline, to cancer a year ago. In a Facebook post, Trimper says it has been an honour and a privi...
Mar 24, 2025 Perry Trimper (VOCM News file photo)
Coast Guard Monitoring Fuel Leak Risk from Baltic III
The Canadian Coast Guard says while no pollution has been observed to date, there is an ongoing risk that fuel could leak from the Baltic III. The Coast Guard says weather conditions have allowed for ...
Mar 24, 2025 Photo via Canadian Coast Guard
Prime Minister Promises to Work on Fishery in St. John's Visit
Newfoundland and Labrador was the first stop on the campaign trail for Prime Minister Mark Carney, who arrived in St. John's shortly after calling an election yesterday. Carney held an event at the St...
Mar 24, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to supporters at the St. John's Convention Centre. (CPAC)
Countdown to April 28: Canadians Set to Vote in Snap Election
Canadians go to the polls on Monday, April 28. Prime Minister Mark Carney dissolved Parliament Sunday afternoon, and called a general election. That's the shortest duration for a campaign allowed by E...
Mar 23, 2025 Photo via CPAC
Innu Inquiry Picks Up Again Next Month
The Inquiry exploring the treatment, experiences and outcomes of Innu in the province's child protection system resumes hearings next month. Testimony scheduled for April 7-11 will concentrate on Lyla...
Mar 23, 2025 (Photo: Facebook Inquiry into Treatment, Experiences & Outcomes of Innu in Child Protection)
