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Producers Warn of Economic Damage from U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Petroleum
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says no-one wins in a trade war. CAPP says the 10 per cent tariffs imposed on Canadian petroleum products "undermine our mutually beneficial relationshi...
Feb 03, 2025
American Products Pulled from NLC Shelves as Province Responds to Tariff Threat
Newfoundland and Labrador is the latest province to announce that it is removing American products from liquor store shelves. Flanked by Finance Minister Siobhan Coady, Justice Minister Bernard Davis ...
Feb 03, 2025
Alleged Dog Killer Says Life Threatened, Anxious To Tell 'Real Story'
Trial dates have been set for an Ontario man charged last summer in connection with the deaths of 19 dogs. Fifty-three-year-old Toby Cadotte sat in the back row at Supreme Court in St. John's this mor...
Feb 03, 2025 Toby Cadotte in Supreme Court in St. John's this morning. (VOCM News)
Seafood Industry Leaders Call for Urgent Talks Ahead of Tariff Impact
"The clock is ticking." That's the assertion of both the FFAW and the Association of Seafood Producers, whose contract talks have come to a screeching halt due to tariffs from the United States. Both ...
Feb 03, 2025
Mexico and US Reach Temporary Agreement to Delay Tariffs
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico has delayed the imposition of US tariffs for a month after agreeing to reinforce Mexico's northern border with the U.S.. Sheinbaum says 10,000 members o...
Feb 03, 2025 Photo via X
Judge James Igloliorte Resumes Role in Innu Child Protection Inquiry
The Commission of Inquiry into the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System is intact again. Judge James Igloliorte had stepped back from the chairmanship but is now ...
Feb 03, 2025 (James Igloliorte)
Hurry Hard: St. John's Lands the 2026 Brier
The Brier is returning to St. John's. Curling Canada announced today that the 2026 Montana's Brier, presented by AGI, will be played February 27th to March 8th at the Mary Brown's Centre in St. John's...
Feb 03, 2025
NL Government Working on Plan in Event of Trade War
The provincial government is eyeing a number of initiatives to support local workers, business and industry in light of the looming trade war with the U.S. Ontario is cancelling its contract with Elon...
Feb 03, 2025
Conservative Leader Proposes Plan to Boost Internal Trade and Reduce U.S. Reliance
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has released a video outlining his plan to increase internal trade and help make Canada less reliant on the U.S.. The opposition leader is committing to prioritizi...
Feb 03, 2025 Pierre Poilievre (Photo via X)
Teen Charged After Home Invasion in Portugal Cove-St. Philips
An 18-year-old man was arrested and charged after a bizarre incident in Portugal Cove-St. Philips last week. Police were called to a reported home invasion in the wee hours last Wednesday. Officers lo...
Feb 03, 2025
