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Province to Give Updated Look Into Possible Impacts of COVID-19
The provincial government is releasing updated projection models on how COVID-19 could impact the province, this afternoon. Dr. Proton Rahman-a clinical scientist and Professor of Medicine at Memorial...
Apr 27, 2020 (Dr. Proton Rahman.)
RNC Arrest Man at Mount Pearl Residence for Uttering Threats
A 30-year-old man was held overnight for a court appearance after uttering threats in Mount Pearl, Sunday evening. RNC were called to a residence in the city at around 6:30 p.m. for a domestic disturb...
Apr 27, 2020
FFAW to Block Import of Crab Amid Safety Concerns
The FFAW is slamming the door on any out-of-province crab ready to land in the province. In a release late Sunday night, the FFAW didn't hold back when claiming that fish harvesters are mobilizing aro...
Apr 26, 2020 (Photo courtesy FFAW.)
The Rooms Challenges People to Recreate Works of Art at Home
Creating art at home is another way people have been keeping busy during social distancing. The Rooms has created a challenge where people can recreate pieces from The Rooms Collection in their own ho...
Apr 26, 2020
Royal Newfoundland Regiment Turns 225
A special anniversary in the province's history had to be celebrated from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today marked the 225th anniversary of the foundation of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment of ...
Apr 26, 2020
NL Reports One New Case of COVID-19 in the Eastern Health Region
The provincial government has announced one new case of COVID-19 in the Eastern Health region. Contact tracing into the new case is underway by public health. That brings the total number of cases to ...
Apr 26, 2020 (Photo via Flickr through Creative Commons.)
Child, Youth Advocate Stresses Need to Restore Supports for Children Following Pandemic
The effects of COVID-19 are being felt across all sections of society, including children. Jackie Lake-Kavanagh is the province's Child and Youth Advocate. She says some children in the province were ...
Apr 26, 2020
Local Rum Named Canada's Best Spiced Rum
A local rum was selected through a blind tasting in London for this year's best spiced rum in Canada. Gunpowder and Rose Rum is one of The Newfoundland Distillery Company's spiced rums. The rum is mad...
Apr 26, 2020 (Photo via @NLDistilleryCo Twitter)
Volunteers Being Recognized Alongside Front-Line Workers at Tonight's Weekly Cheer
The contribution of volunteers will be recognized this evening as people take to their front steps to make some noise for front-line workers. Each Sunday evening since the province's public health eme...
Apr 26, 2020
Federal Support for Small, Medium-Sized Businesses Not Enough, says Provincial Opposition
The provincial opposition says the federal government is not doing enough to provide relief for restaurants, bars, and retail stores hit hard by COVID-19 disruptions. Opposition Finance critic, Tony W...
Apr 26, 2020 (File photo.)
