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Province Releases List of Possible Exposure Sites in Ongoing Cluster Investigation
The Department of Health and Community Services has released a list of local businesses in their ongoing investigation into the latest outbreak in Eastern Newfoundland. Public Health is asking anyone ...
Feb 10, 2021 (Photo via Flickr through Creative Commons.)
Crown to Appeal Acquittal of Man Accused in Fatal Collision
The Crown has decided to appeal the recent acquittal of a man who had been accused of killing two people and seriously injuring two others while driving drunk. Nicholas Villeneuve had been charged wit...
Feb 10, 2021 (File photo. Protesters gather outside the courts in Gander.)
Former Premier Brian Peckford Accuses Parties of Obfuscating State of NL's Financial Situation
Former premier Brian Peckford says the political parties are "hoodwinking" the public about the desperate state of the province's financial situation. Peckford, who led the province from 1979 to '89, ...
Feb 10, 2021 Brian Peckford (File photo.)
Another 53 Confirmed Cases, 32 Presumptive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Eastern Outbreak
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says the people of Newfoundland and Labrador are in for a "rough period" in the coming days and weeks after announcing 85 new confirmed and presum...
Feb 10, 2021
NLESD Suspends K-12 In-Class Instruction in St. John's-Metro
The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District is suspending K-12 in-class instruction effective tomorrow in all St. John's-metro area schools. Also included in that suspension are schools in B...
Feb 10, 2021
Custodial Worker at Thorburn Road Advance Poll Tests Positive for COVID-19
A custodial worker at the advance poll on Thorburn Road has tested positive for COVID-19. Elections NL confirmed the news this afternoon. All voters who turned out at the polling station in the Rec Ce...
Feb 10, 2021
Elections NL Announces 'Drive-Thru' Voting for Those Isolating in Metro
Elections NL has revealed details on what the voting process will look like in the metro area on Saturday due to the outbreak. They say the election will continue as scheduled, with a special drive-th...
Feb 10, 2021
Employee at St. Clare's Hospital Tests Positive for COVID-19
Visitor restrictions are in place on a unit at St. Clare's Hospital after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. All patients on unit 6 East have been put in isolation and will be tested between da...
Feb 10, 2021 (File photo)
Employees Being Refused Ability to Work From Home as Recommended by CMOH says NAPE
The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees is calling on all employers, including the provincial government, to follow the directions of the Chief Medical Officer and al...
Feb 10, 2021 (File photo)
Nova Scotia Tightening Border Controls after Surge in NL Cases
Nova Scotia has tightened its border controls due to the recent surge in cases in Newfoundland and Labrador. Anyone entering Nova Scotia from Newfoundland and Labrador must self-isolate for 14 days up...
Feb 10, 2021 (Photo: Instagram novascotiabuzz)
