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Passengers on May 22 Flight from Montreal Advised to Monitor for COVID-19
Citing "an abundance of caution" public health officials are asking anyone who was on board Air Canada flight 8018 which departed Montreal at 6:25 p.m. on May 22 bound for St. John's to monitor their ...
May 29, 2020
Department Working to Ensure Medivac Coverage After Universal Helicopters Shuts Down
The Department of Health is actively working to ensure there is no gap in medivac coverage following the shut down of Universal Helicopters. The company announced this week that it was closing due to ...
May 29, 2020 (Photo courtesy Nunatsiavut Group of Companies.)
NCC Applauds Draft Release of Provincial Protected Areas Plan
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is commending the provincial government for releasing the long-awaited draft protected areas plan for the province. A public consultation process has also been launche...
May 29, 2020 (Photo courtesy Nature Conservancy of Canada.)
SIRT Finds No Criminal Conduct in Release of Fatal Crash Video
The Serious Incident Response Team investigation into a leaked video involving the fatal collision on Topsail Road on May 11 has concluded with the determination that no charges are warranted. Mike Ki...
May 29, 2020
25 Years, Two Similar Tragedies: Isaac Kettle's Family Speaks Out About their Quest for Closure
The wife and mother of Isaac Kettle are mourning, but they are also questioning the actions of the government after the search for their loved one was called off. Audriette Kettle, Isaac's mother, say...
May 29, 2020
NLESD Board of Trustees Sends Congratulations to 2020 Graduates
As the unusual year in public education winds down, the board of trustees at the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District are applauding the graduates of 2020. The 15 trustees put together a ...
May 29, 2020
Lifting of Restrictions at Gros Morne National Park to Begin Next Week
Restrictions in place at Gros Morne National Park and other sites are starting to lift. Beginning on Monday, visitors can access trails including the Old Mail Road, Steve's Trail, Berry Head Pond Trai...
May 29, 2020
RCMP Clarify Ways to Contact Police Amid Uptake in Voicemails
The RCMP is advising the public of the best ways to access police when needed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, the RCMP say detachments throughout the province have noted an increased number of v...
May 29, 2020
Wife of Missing Fisherman Pleads for Resumption of Search
While the official search for Isaac Kettle has come to an end, residents across Newfoundland and Labrador are continuing the call to bring him home. Kettle was among a crew of four men on the Sarah An...
May 29, 2020 (Courtesy Lisa Loder.)
Dwight Ball's Approval Rating Reaches Highest Level Since 2015 Election: Angus Reid
A new Angus Reid survey shows big increases in approval for most of Canada's Premiers, including Premier Dwight Ball, but not all amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Provincial leaders across the country have...
May 29, 2020
