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Fishing and Oil Industries Seeking Aid to Weather Virus Impacts
Two of the largest industries in the province are hurting and need help from government. The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says the local oil and gas industry is suffering and discussion...
Apr 23, 2020
Hunter Sent to Hospital Following Snowmobile Accident Near Okak Bay
A 61-year-old hunter from Nain is being treated for injuries after he was reported missing this week. The man, who was hunting with a group near Okak Bay, was reported missing Tuesday afternoon after ...
Apr 23, 2020
Two People Displaced by Fire in West End St. John's
Fire crews made quick work of a kitchen fire in the west end of the capital city last night. Shortly before 11 p.m., a fire was reported in the kitchen of a basement apartment on Canada Drive. Fire cr...
Apr 23, 2020 Photo by Earl Noble.
Province Striking Good Privacy Balance During Pandemic: Privacy Commissioner
The province's Privacy Commissioner is satisfied with the way in which government officials are balancing the public's right to know with the protection of privacy when it comes to COVID-19. The provi...
Apr 23, 2020 (VOCM News File photo)
Relaxation of Restrictions a Delicate Process, says Chief Medical Officer
The relaxation of public health measures is still a ways away, although planning is underway. However, the Chief Medical Officer of Health reminds people that we are not out of the woods yet. The prov...
Apr 23, 2020
Premier Remaining Optimistic About Province's Oil Industry
The suspension of work on the West White Rose project for the remainder of the year is not good news for the province, but Premier Dwight Ball remains hopeful things will turn around. He says the prov...
Apr 23, 2020
St. John's Man and Woman Arrested in Bay Roberts on Outstanding Warrants
A traffic complaint in the Bay Roberts area has resulted in the arrest of a St. John's pair on outstanding warrants. RCMP received the call around 8:00 Tuesday evening and when they pulled the vehicle...
Apr 23, 2020
Government Increasing Screening Measures at Provincial Entry Points
Health Minister John Haggie says the reason an entire flight arrived at St. John's International Airport from outside the province, that the provincial government was not aware of, was a failure by th...
Apr 23, 2020
Provincial NDP Call for Legislative Changes to Enhance Worker Protections
The leader of the province's NDP is calling on the provincial government to provide better supports and protections for workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. NDP Leader Alison Coffin says the health c...
Apr 23, 2020 (File Photo)
Gas Prices Virtually Unchanged This Week
While most regulated fuel prices are down or remaining relatively steady this week, propane has seen an increase. Gasoline is up marginally by 0.1 cents per litre, while diesel, furnace and stove oils...
Apr 23, 2020
