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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)
Premier's Decision to Call Winter Election Example of Poor Leadership and Decision-Making: Crosbie
Premier Andrew Furey is continuing to field serious questions about the timing of the election given the recent outbreak in the metro region. Callers on VOCM On Target yesterday questioned the timing ...
Feb 10, 2021
Sports and Recreation Activities Cancelled in Metro Due to Public Health Special Measures
Sporting and recreational organizations in the metro region have cancelled activities for the time being based on public health special measures. Hockey NL has suspended all hockey activity from Clare...
Feb 10, 2021
Nain Man Again Facing Sex-Related Charges Involving a Child
A 52-year-old man from Nain, already charged with sexual assault against a youth, is now facing additional sex-related charges. Douglas Kohlmeister has been charged with sexual assault and sexual inte...
Feb 10, 2021
Mount Pearl City Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
An employee with the City of Mount Pearl is isolating after testing positive for COVID-19. A city spokesperson says any immediate coworkers have been notified and contact tracing is underway. However,...
Feb 09, 2021
RCMP Investigating Theft of Truck From Makinsons Residence
Bay Roberts RCMP are investigating after receiving a report of a pickup truck taken from a residence on Hodgewater Line in Makinsons. The vehicle is believed to have been taken sometime between 2:00 p...
Feb 09, 2021
RCMP Headquarters to Remain Closed for the Week
RCMP Headquarters in White Hills will stay closed for the remainder of this week. RCMP Headquarters will remain closed to the public and to all employees other than those deemed critical for operation...
Feb 09, 2021 (File photo.)
