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May 2, 2026 " Do you agree with the province's decision to introduce mandatory registration for students to avail of bussing in the K-12 system?
7+ hour, 19+ min ago (41+ words) May 2, 2026 - Do you agree with the province's decision to introduce mandatory registration for students to avail of bussing in the K-12 system? VOCM Question of the Day Past Questions of the Day Most Read Stories (last 7 days)...
Budget Day in Newfoundland and Labrador
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (171+ words) This is budget day in Newfoundland and Labrador, the first for Tony Wakeham as Premier. Cost of living measures are expected to be a significant aspect of the budget today. Premier Tony Wakeham indicated that relief is coming, leading to…...
Politics in the Age of Social Media Comes to the Fore With Statement by Tourism Minister
1+ week, 1+ day ago (297+ words) The issue of politics in the age of social media and AI came to a head in the House of Assembly yesterday as Tourism Minister Andrea Barbour rose on a personal Point of Privilege to address personal attacks and the…...
$5 B in Federal Funding Being Put Towards Health Infrastructure Across Canada
3+ week, 3+ day ago (211+ words) Prime Minister Mark Carney (CPAC) The Prime Minister is introducing federal funding of $5 billion over the next three years that will be dedicated to health infrastructure. The money will be used to help prioritize upgrades to "critical health infrastructure" including…...
NLHC Issues RFP for Replacement of Homes Destroyed by Fire
3+ week, 4+ day ago (128+ words) Destroyed and damaged NLHS units on Empire Avenue, July 31, 2024 (VOCM News) The Housing Corporation has issued an RFP for the construction of four new apartments to replace homes destroyed by fire nearly two years ago on Empire Avenue in St....
Finance Minister Says Nearly 300 Provincial Taxes Could be Scrapped or Altered
3+ week, 5+ day ago (204+ words) Finance Minister Craig Pardy (VOCM News) The minister of finance has identified some 300 taxes and fees that he says could be cut or changed as the provincial government prepares its very first budget. Many of the fees and levies they're…...
RCMP Seeks Volunteers for Black Engagement Steering Committee
3+ week, 6+ day ago (99+ words) VOCM RCMP are inviting new members to join its Black Engagement Steering Committee to help guide and inform the federal police service on issues and concerns of the black community in this province. Assistant Commissioner Pat Cahill is seeking community-based…...
Federal NDP Leadership Vote This Weekend
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (280+ words) NDP President Mary Shortall (centre) (via the NDP) Party faithful are choosing the next leader of the federal NDP this weekend in Winnipeg. Five people are running for the party's top job after it suffered the worst election defeat in…...
Landmark US Court Rulings Changing Conversation Around Social Media Harm, Says Local Tech Blogger
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (205+ words) VOCM Landmark rulings in the United States this week found that Meta " the parent company of Facebook and Instagram " and You Tube were liable for designing social media products that cause harm to children. Juries in California and New Mexico…...
NL One of Two Provinces Without Long-Term Care Law, Advocate Says
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (156+ words) Seniors' Advocate, Susan Walsh (VOCM News) The outgoing Senior's Advocate says Newfoundland and Labrador needs to develop continuum of care legislation like that established in other jurisdictions. Susan Walsh, who is retiring from the role in May, says Newfoundland and…...