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Atlantic Salmon Populations "Near Local Extinction" in Province's South Coast Rivers
Aquaculture operations are among the factors leading to the "near local extinction" of Atlantic salmon populations in the Conne River and Little River on the province's south coast, according to the D...
Mar 15, 2021
Sport NL Working with Public Health to Revise Return-to-Play Plan
Sport NL is working closely with Public Health officials to revise "return-to-play" plans for sports under Alert Level 3. Medium and low-risk sports were allowed to take place under a number of restri...
Mar 15, 2021 (File photo.)
Most of the Province's Municipalities Under Boil Water Advisories, says MNL
While the situation has improved somewhat, the number of municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador that are under boil water advisories remains high. Craig Pollett, the CEO of Municipalities NL, say...
Mar 15, 2021
Parents, Educators Support Online Learning for High School Students: Survey
The Federation of School Councils is pleased to see a continuation of online learning for high school students across the province. The Department of Education's decision, in conjunction with the Engl...
Mar 15, 2021
St. John's Seeking Public Input on Concept Design for Re-Imagined Churchill Square
A concept design has been completed as part of efforts to modernize Churchill Square and the city is seeking further public input on the results. The city is now looking to hear from more residents on...
Mar 15, 2021 (Photo courtesy City of St. John's)
Rotational Workers Calling for Further Easing of COVID Restrictions
Rotational workers in the province are calling for a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Following Friday's COVID-19 briefing, rotational workers were granted more freedom upon receiving a negati...
Mar 15, 2021
Minister of Health Says Hotel Quarantine Provides Extra Protection
The Federal Minister of Health is giving insight into the hotel quarantine measures for international air travellers entering Canada. Implemented on February 22, all air travellers entering the countr...
Mar 14, 2021 (Credit: Mélanie Provencher, House of Commons Photo Services.)
Federal Stop Climate Change Party Being De-Registered
The federal Stop Climate Change Party is being de-registered after failing to file an auditor's report related to the last general election. Federal Chief Electoral Officer Stephane Perrault says the ...
Mar 14, 2021
Local Filmmaker Reflects on Pandemic Impact on Her Family
A local filmmaker is reflecting on the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has left on her family. Mary Sexton produced a short documentary about how her family was affected by the pandemic, entitled "M...
Mar 14, 2021
DFO Warning Aquarium Products May Contain Zebra Mussels
DFO is advising aquarium owners to be vigilant after Zebra Mussels were recently found in some aquarium products. Zebra Mussels are one of the worst aquatic invasive threats in Canada. Once establishe...
Mar 14, 2021 Photo via DFO
