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Carol Anne Haley Defends her Absence at COVID-19 Briefings
"It's not about the messenger, it's about the messaging." That's according to the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Carol Anne Haley. Some advocacy groups have been calling on the Minister...
May 27, 2020
NL Releases Guidance for Businesses, Campsites Reopening in 'Alert Level 3'
The man tasked with coming up with projections for the province will join the provincial government's next COVID update on Friday. No new cases have been reported again today, boding well for the move...
May 27, 2020
Place Moratorium on New Long-Term Care Facilities Until Issued Addressed: Seniors' Advocate
The province's Seniors' Advocate is calling for a moratorium on the construction of any more long-term care facilities in Newfoundland and Labrador until the serious issues surrounding institutionaliz...
May 27, 2020 (File photo.)
Angus Reid Survey Highlights Barriers to Medical Treatment During Pandemic
A new Angus Reid survey shows that 38 per cent of Canadians have missed medical appointments or procedures due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Angus Reid Institute says the study finds the treatments ai...
May 27, 2020
Fuel Price Increases Predicted Across the Board this Week
The Consumer Group for Fair Gas prices is predicting an increase in fuels across the board this week. Spokesman George Murphy says gas will see the biggest increase of 2.8 cents a litre. Diesel will g...
May 27, 2020
"Deeply Disturbing" Report Uncovers Need to do More for Nation's Seniors: Trudeau
The federal government is following-up on requests from Ontario and Quebec for continued help from the Canadian Armed Forces to help with facilities struggling with COVID-19. This, in the wake of a sh...
May 27, 2020 (Image via CPAC.)
Government Making Individual Plans for Resumption of Visitations for Children in Care
Work is underway to resume family visitation for children and young people in care. Family visitations were suspended due to COVID-19. The Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development says i...
May 27, 2020
Whitbourne RCMP Looking for Missing Woman
Whitbourne RCMP are looking for the public's help in locating a missing woman. 41-year-old Chandra Bailey is reported missing in Long Harbour, and police have concerns for her safety and well-being. B...
May 27, 2020
Legal Ramifications of Rescinding AP Parking Garage Approval a Concern for City, says Mayor
The Mayor of St. John's is concerned that rescinding the approval given to Sonco Group to develop the AP Parking Garage could open the city up for legal action. The motion to rescind will be voted on ...
May 27, 2020
Stimulus Construction Projects Can Help Industry Through Pandemic, says Trades NL
Trades NL is seeking financial assistance for those in the construction industry who have run out of work due to COVID-19. Some projects have ground to a halt while other major projects have been defe...
May 27, 2020
