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Government Actively Discussing Lifting Long-Term Care Restrictions, says CMOH
Discussions are underway on how and when to resume visitation at long-term care homes in the province. Such facilities have been hard hit in other parts of the country, with the highest number of deat...
May 26, 2020
Impaired Driving Suspect Turns Himself in After Evading Custody
A 31-year-old man who was arrested on Thursday for impaired driving and escaping lawful custody is now facing additional charges. Twillingate RCMP responded to a report of a suspected drunk driver at ...
May 26, 2020
Risk of Exposure to Scams Greater with Increased Online Activity: Better Business Bureau
Shopping, socializing and even business meetings have all moved to a virtual setting in the last few months, and the increased online activity raises questions about added exposure to scams and threat...
May 26, 2020
Man Facing List of Charges Following Cabin Assault in Trinity Bay
A 32-year-old man is in custody after a violent altercation at a cabin in Trinity Bay on the weekend. The RCMP say they received information late Friday night that the accused stole a boat to access a...
May 26, 2020
Paramedic Services Week Starts Today
If you see or know a paramedic, show them a little appreciation during this Paramedic Services Week. President of the province's Paramedic Association, Rodney Gaudet says paramedicine can be challengi...
May 25, 2020
Walking on Water Street: Petition to Make the Downtown Street Pedestrian Only Grows
The call in favor of making part of Water Street and Duckworth Street pedestrian-only is growing louder and louder by the day. Downtown resident and comic artist, Wallace Ryan has created a petition c...
May 25, 2020
Teachers Heading Back to the Classroom on June 1st
The province's schools will be reopening for teachers only next week to wrap up what has been an unusual school year. Education Minsiter Brian Warr says teachers will be allowed back in schools on Jun...
May 25, 2020
CMOH Reports 18 Days with No New COVID-19 Cases
The province's Chief Medical Officer of Health says strict adherence to public health measures has effectively flattened what she calls the first wave of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador. Local n...
May 25, 2020
Entangled Eagles Rescued After Eagle-Eye Passerby Spots Pair in Ditch Near TCH
Two bald eagles that found themselves in a tangle were able to hop away to safety, thanks to the keen eye of a passerby and the expertise of a well-known seabird biologist. Dot Hartery spotted the two...
May 25, 2020 (Photo courtesy Dr. Bill Montevecchi via Twitter.)
Provincial Government Announces $25 Million in Funding for Tourism and Hospitality
The provincial government is dishing out $25 million in support of the tourism and hospitality industry. Premier Dwight Ball and Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, Bernard Davis, m...
May 25, 2020
