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Two Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Reported in Western Region
There are two new confirmed cases of COVID-19, and two presumptive positive cases in the province today. All four cases are in the Western Health region-one confirmed case is connected to the cluster,...
Jun 04, 2021
New Wastewater Testing Initiative Could Detect Early Signs of Asymptomatic Cases of COVID-19: Minister
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change has announced a new initiative that will help to detect the presence of COVID-19 in an area by testing local wastewater, and talks are underway to expand...
Jun 04, 2021
Eastern and Central Health Now Allowing Some to Move Up Second Vaccine Appointments
Some health authorities are rolling out changes to second dose appointments for the COVID vaccine. Public Health this week announced that second dose vaccination schedules would be stepped up and that...
Jun 04, 2021
NTLA Questioning Why Government Provides Little Detail on COVID Cases in Schools
The Teachers' Association is asking why more detailed information is not available regarding the impact ongoing COVID cases are having on school communities in two recent outbreaks in the province. Pr...
Jun 04, 2021 (Photo: Dean Ingram)
Former Premier Paul Davis Appointed Executive Director of The Gathering Place
Former Premier Paul Davis is taking over as the new executive director of the Gathering Place, effective Monday. The chair of the board of directors, Sister Elizabeth Davis, made the announcement on W...
Jun 04, 2021 (Photo: Former Premier Paul Davis)
Government in Talks About Removing Term 'Savages' From Newfoundland and Labrador's Coat of Arms
There's a move afoot to change Newfoundland and Labrador's Coat of Arms to more reflect the times. Talks are ongoing between the Premier and indigenous leaders about how to proceed following the horri...
Jun 04, 2021
Energy Minister Cautiously Optimistic About Reports Bay du Nord Now Contains One-Billion Barrels of Oil
The province's energy minister is reacting with cautious optimism to recent reports about Bay du Nord indicating the field could contain some one-billion barrels of oil. Big Boost for Offshore; Estima...
Jun 04, 2021
Appointment of Interim Nalcor CEO Results in Cost Savings says Company; Still the Matter of Money Owed to Stan Marshall
The incoming interim Nalcor CEO believes her appointment is the first step in streamlining the organization as it comes with some significant savings. NL Hydro President Jennifer Williams will take ov...
Jun 04, 2021
Newfoundland Power Looking at $30-Million for Investors in Latest Rate Increase Application: Browne
Seems there's a whole lot more to Newfoundland Power's application for a rate increase than first thought. The province's Consumer Advocate is demanding an apology from the company who he says has not...
Jun 04, 2021
PCs Question $100k Bill for Living Expenses, Office Space During Creation of PERT Report
The provincial government spent nearly $100,000 on living expenses for Moya Greene and office space for the Premier's Economic Recovery Team. The information was revealed during Question Period in the...
Jun 03, 2021 (File photo.)
