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CMOH Cautions Against Using School Reopening as Guidepost for Other Activities
The province's Chief Medical Officer of Health is cautioning people against using the reopening of schools next week as a guidepost for other activities. Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says officials carefully...
Jan 22, 2022 (File photo.)
Opposition Calls on Government to Release Projected School Infection Rates
The Opposition is calling on government to release any possible projected school infection rates among students, teachers and staff once school resumes. Opposition Education Critic Barry Petten says O...
Jan 22, 2022 (Barry Petten, file photo.)
Students Expected to Take First COVID Swab Today in Preparation for Return to School
Today is the day when students are expected to take their first COVID swab in preparation for a return to the classroom on Tuesday. Rapid test kits were distributed to families over the last few days....
Jan 22, 2022
NLTA Questions 'Double Standard' in Reopening of Schools
The Teachers' Union is questioning what it considers to be a double standard in the reopening of schools to students next week. Union President Trent Langdon understands the worry of some parents in s...
Jan 22, 2022 (Trent Langdon. File photo.)
Former NHL'er Terry Ryan Named to Canadian National Ball Hockey Team
A former NHL'er from this province is putting on the jersey once again, this time as a member of the 2022 Men's Masters Canadian National Ball Hockey Team. Terry Ryan was drafted 8th overall by the Mo...
Jan 22, 2022 (Photo via NLBHA Twitter page.)
Emmy Winner Louie Anderson Passes Away
A stand-up comedian, game-show host and Emmy winner has passed away. Louie Anderson, who made his television debut in 1984 on Johnny Carson`s ``The Tonight Show``, and later served as host of ``Family...
Jan 21, 2022 (Photo via Reuters Twitter page.)
Ferryland RCMP Seek Public Assistance in Locating Hunter's Missing Firearm
RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a firearm accidentally left behind in a parking area off Gallows Cove Road in Witless Bay. Ferryland RCMP say a hunter mistakenly left his 12-gauge Br...
Jan 21, 2022
Restrictions at Provincial Court Extended
Restrictions on public access to provincial court has been extended until at least January 31st. All adult and youth criminal appearances, trials, hearings and traffic court matters set for January 4t...
Jan 21, 2022
Bonavista RCMP Searching for Wanted Man
RCMP in Bonavista are asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted on sexual assault and threats charges. A warrant has been issued for 35-year-old Jonathan (Johnny) Templeman of Bonavista, w...
Jan 21, 2022 (Photo via RCMP.)
CAPP President Calls on Nation to Address 'Challenging' Regulatory System
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers is predicting a 22 percent increase in natural gas and oil investment this year nation-wide. CAPP is expecting capital spending in the industry to grow ...
Jan 21, 2022
