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Minister Haggie Appeals to Ottawa for Supply of Rapid COVID Tests for NL
A new rapid test for COVID-19-approved this week-could soon be available in this province. The federal government announced yesterday that it signed a deal with Abbott Rapid Diagnostics to purchase up...
Oct 07, 2020
Husky Energy Confirms Layoffs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Another blow for the local oil and gas sector. Husky Energy has confirmed layoffs in this province effective today. Husky Energy made some difficult decisions and have had to say goodbye to some of ou...
Oct 07, 2020
Final Tests Underway as New Holyrood Radar Expected to Come Online Next Week
Weather enthusiasts will soon have a clearer picture of the forecast as the newly-upgraded Holyrood radar station gets set to come online. If all goes well, data from the new station will be available...
Oct 07, 2020 (Photo courtesy @DanCann99 via Twitter.)
Four Known Active Cases of COVID-19 Remain in NL
There are no new cases of COVID-19 being reported today in Newfoundland and Labrador. According to public health, four known active cases remain in this province. As of today's update, 45,170 people h...
Oct 07, 2020
Officials Issue Advisory of COVID-19 Outbreaks at Three Worksites in Nunavut and Alberta
Public health officials are advising of a number of COVID-19 outbreaks at sites in Nunavut and Alberta that employ rotational workers. The outbreaks involve the Hope Bay gold mine in Nunavut, Syncrude...
Oct 07, 2020
RCMP Warn of Suspicious Person Hanging Around Botwood Skate Park
Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP have received two recent reports of suspicious activity in and around the skate park in Botwood. Police received two separate reports of a white Hyundai SUV in the area on Sat...
Oct 07, 2020
Crews Bring Heatherton Fire Under Control, Unoccupied Structure Destroyed
A fire that had residents on edge in Heatherton-a town on the west coast-has been successfully extinguished. Shane Hulan of the Bay St. George south volunteer fire department says crews from two fire ...
Oct 07, 2020
New Contract Secured: Bus Drivers to Stay Behind the Wheel for Next Three Years
There will be labour peace at Metrobus for the next three years. The 125 members of the Amalgamated Transit Union voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new contract last night. They were on the verge of...
Oct 07, 2020
First Significant Snowfall on its Way for Parts of Labrador, Island Will Get Rain and Wind
The first significant snowfall of the year is on its way for parts of Labrador. Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for some areas, including Churchill Falls. Snow begins tomorrow...
Oct 07, 2020
Passenger Fees Increasing at Deer Lake Airport
The global disruption in air travel, and a subsequent loss in revenue, has caused the Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority to increase its fees. The Passenger Facilitation Fee will increase by $5 from...
Oct 07, 2020 (Photo: Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority Facebook)
