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Province to Release Phase 1 and 2 COVID Vaccination Plans Friday
The province will release its Phase 1 and 2 COVD vaccination plans tomorrow. That's according to Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald at the latest COVID briefing yesterday. There wer...
Feb 25, 2021
Residents of Salmon Cove Looking for Answers After Town Council Shake-Up
Residents in the Town of Salmon Cove are anticipating some answers tonight regarding some shake-ups on their town council. In a post to Facebook that also acknowledged the resignation of councillor Li...
Feb 25, 2021 (Photo: Facebook/Town of Salmon Cove)
Public Health Officials Hoping to Soon Have Better Understanding of COVID Spread in Latest Outbreak
Public Health officials are hoping to soon have a better idea of how COVID spread leading up to the lockdown two weeks ago. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald notes that through the...
Feb 25, 2021
Man Arrested Following Alleged Threats to Burn Down Cabin in Western Newfoundland
RCMP are investigating following alleged threats made to burn down a cabin in the Howley area in Western Newfoundland Tuesday night. Deer Lake RCMP were called after a man allegedly assaulted another ...
Feb 25, 2021
Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce Asking Health Authorities to Lessen COVID Restrictions Outside Metro
The Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce has sent a letter to the Chief Medical Officer of Health asking for her department to look into lessening COVID restrictions and lockdowns for areas outside the...
Feb 25, 2021 (Photo: Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook)
22 Schools Affected by Recent COVID Outbreak, Authorities Identify Schools Involved
Eastern Health has released more detailed information regarding the schools affected by the recent outbreak of COVID-19 in the metro region. The health authority has released the names of 22 schools. ...
Feb 25, 2021 (Photo: Twitter MPSH Council)
Wolf Sightings Near Port Hope Simpson Prompt Warning from Wildlife Officials
Reports of roaming wolves in and around the community of Port Hope Simpson, Labrador, have prompted a warning from wildlife officials. Conservation officers are conducting patrols in and around the co...
Feb 24, 2021 (Stock photo.)
Public Service Retirees Stepping Up to Fill Gaps Due to Number of Workers in Isolation: NAPE
Retired public service employees are coming forward to offer their services with an increased number of workers in isolation as a result of the recent COVID outbreak. NAPE President Jerry Earle says r...
Feb 24, 2021 (Jerry Earle, file photo.)
COVID-19 Cases Within St. Clare's Hospital Contained, says Health Minister
Health Minister John Haggie says the spread of COVID-19 within St. Clare's hospital is contained. Officials are saying very little about how many cases of the virus were contracted while in hospital. ...
Feb 24, 2021
Strong Scent of Marijuana Leads to Arrest for Suspected Drug-Impaired Driving
A 33-year-old man has been arrested for suspected drug-impaired driving and his 34-year-old passenger has been ticketed following a traffic stop in Holyrood earlier this week. Monday morning an off-du...
Feb 24, 2021
