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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.)
Port Equipment Expected for Corner Brook Monday
Handling equipment is scheduled to arrive at the Port of Corner Brook tomorrow on a cargo ship. The equipment, including a mobile crane, three reach stackers, and three shunter vehicles, will be aboar...
Apr 26, 2020
Reopening Province in Phases Important to Keep Residents Safe, says Haggie
The Minister of Health says reopening the province in phases is crucial to ensuring the safety of people in the province. Dr. John Haggie says public health officials will be analyzing the effect betw...
Apr 26, 2020
Salmon Season Still on Track, Vendors to Receive Tags, Licences
The salmon fishery is still set to open in the province on June 1, despite the uncertainty for seasons across the country. The season will open unless there are further directions from health authorit...
Apr 26, 2020
Stress Due to COVID-19 May Cause Sleep Disruptions, says Psychologist
If you've been experiencing any unusual dreams lately, you're not alone. Times of stress often result in sleep disruptions and unusual dreams - even nightmares. Psychologist Dr Janine Hubbard says it'...
Apr 26, 2020
Interacting with One Person Could Mean Transmission to Many: Fitzgerald
The province has only had one new case of COVID-19 in the last eight days, but that doesn't mean we can ease up on social distancing. That's according to the province's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jani...
Apr 25, 2020
Credit Union Regulations Amended for Virus Relief Program
The provincial government has amended Credit Union regulations to allow them to avail of the Canada Emergency Business Account program. The federal initiative, announced March 27th, provides loans of ...
Apr 25, 2020
Ottawa Announces $62.5-Million to Support Fish Processors, Plant Workers
Ottawa is providing millions of dollars in funding to help fish processors and ensure the safety of plant workers, but the FFAW says the package doesn't go far enough. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau an...
Apr 25, 2020
The Uncertainty of COVID-19 Biggest Challenge for Business, says Restaurateur
A local restaurateur says he expects to see more farm-to-fork food distribution in the province in the future, but for now, restaurants and grocery stores must still rely heavily on food products bein...
Apr 25, 2020
