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Province Not Over Easter Weekend Hurdle Yet: Fitzgerald
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says they're still a few days away before they can say we're in the clear from the Easter weekend. The province has reported no new cases of COVID...
Apr 22, 2020
"Always Smiling, Always Happy, Always Positive": RCMP Constable Heidi Stevenson Remembered
RCMP Constable Heidi Stevenson, who was killed in the line of duty during the tragic events in Nova Scotia over the weekend, is being remembered as someone who was full of life and happiness. Constabl...
Apr 22, 2020 A tribute to Constable Heidi Stevenson at RCMP headquarters in St. John's. Via RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador on Twitter.
Officials Working to Find Best Way to Ease Restrictions
The province's Health Minister claims that the absolute earliest time to lift any public health restrictions would be early May, but a flexible plan must be in place. John Haggie says it will be much ...
Apr 22, 2020
Gerry Byrne Pleased with Review of Salmon Die-Off on South Coast
The provincial government sees the Privacy Commissioner's review of the massive salmon die-off on the south coast last summer as vindication of his department. The salmon die-off occurred in late Augu...
Apr 22, 2020 (File photo.)
School Sports NL Looking at Future Plans During Uncertain Future
How do you plan for the coming sports season when you don't know what's happening next? That's the dilemma facing School Sports NL in the face of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Officials indicate it c...
Apr 22, 2020
"We Suck" When it Comes to Adult Flu Shot Rates: Health Minister
The province's health minister says "we suck" when it comes to flu vaccination rates among adults. With self-isolation and physical distancing the order of the day, there are questions about whether m...
Apr 22, 2020
Official Opposition Calls for Increased Screening Measures at All Provincial Entry Points
The leader of the province's official Opposition is calling on the provincial government to "toughen-up" screening measures at the province's airports. PC Leader Ches Crosbie says under current Public...
Apr 22, 2020 (File photo.)
Nature Conservancy Highlights Relationship with Nature on World Earth Day
At the root of a health crisis, the Nature Conservancy of Canada says the relationship people have with the planet is important. Today is Earth Day and the conservancy says it is an opportunity to ref...
Apr 22, 2020
Parliament to Forge Ahead with Weekly Sittings in House of Commons
The House of Commons sat yesterday after a deal was struck between the Liberals, NDP and Bloc to sit in Parliament once a week with more virtual gatherings planned going forward. That's not what the O...
Apr 21, 2020
Possible Impaired Driving Charges Following Snowmobile Crash Near Forteau
The crash of a snowmobile near Forteau, Labrador could lead to possible impaired driving charges against a 37-year-old man from that community. RCMP received a call around 9:00 p.m. Saturday indicatin...
Apr 21, 2020
