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Quinlan Files Statement of Claim in Supreme Court for Crab Seized by Provincial Officials
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (146+ words) Snow crab ready for processing at Quinlan plant in Bay de Verde Bay de Verde seafood processor Quinlan has filed a statement of claim in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, seeking damages from what it calls the "unjustified…...
Three Agreements Signed to Improve Provincial Dental Programs
9+ hour, 46+ min ago (116+ words) Three new agreements between the provincial government and the NL Dental Association have been signed that will ensure funding for improved access to the province's dental programs. They include the Children's Dental Health Plan, the Adult Dental Program and the…...
Trump Administration Proposes New Tariffs on Brazilian Imports
8+ hour, 10+ min ago (169+ words) The U. S. Trade Representative's office said President Trump's administration has proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, citing trade practices it described as unreasonable and harmful to U. S. commerce. The announcement followed an investigation that raised concerns about Brazil's anti-corruption enforcement, tariffs, and…...
Latest Fuel Prices for Tuesday, June 2, 2026
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (64+ words) VOCM The Public Utilities Board has lowered the price of all fuels this morning. Gas drops by about 3 and a half cents. Diesel is down 3. 7 cents on the island and 2. 2 cents in Labrador West. Furnace oil decreases by 3. 2 cents. The…...
Premier says Potential Strike at Marine Atlantic of "Significant Concern" to Province
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (193+ words) Premier Tony Wakeham says a potential strike at Marine Atlantic this summer is of significant concern to the province. In the event of a strike, service could be reduced to three crossings a week and the Argentia run will be…...
Flag Raising Marks Start of Pride Month Celebrations
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (240+ words) The Pride flag is raised at Confederation Building to mark the start of Pride Month (VOCM News) Pride month celebrations have kicked off across Newfoundland and Labrador. From children to seniors, people filled the lobby of Confederation Building for a…...
Researchers Find Rich Marine Environment off South Coast
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (69+ words) VOCM (" Oceana Canada / Fisheries and Oceans Canada) Bubblegum coral (Paragorgia spp.) measuring 1m2, estimated at roughly 100 years old or older, on the Southern Newfoundland Slope. (" Oceana Canada / Fisheries and Oceans Canada) A diversity of small and large gorgonian corals, soft corals,…...
End Homelessness St. John's Accepts Financial, Operational Responsibility for Horizons 106
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (159+ words) End Homelessness St. John's says it accepted the responsibility of running Horizons 106, knowing that the transitional housing project carried "significant operational, financial, reputational, and political risk." The organization was responding to the Auditor General's findings that show the operation cost…...
Provincial Government to Mark Beginning of Pride Month
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (146+ words) The provincial government will mark the beginning of Pride Month with a flag raising ceremony today at Confederation Building. Women and gender equality minister Lela Evans will be on hand for the event, which will include a performance by the…...
Longtime Recreation Advocate Recognized with Premier's Medal and National Award
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (113+ words) Gary Milley (left) received two awards for his decades of service (Recreation NL Facebook). Retired Recreation NL executive director Gary Milley has been recognized for his service " with the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association President's Award of Distinction and the…...