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COVID Testing a "One Point in Time" Result, says Chief Medical Officer
The province's chief medical officer of health says public health must be cautious about the way they use testing. The panel was asked if excess capacity in testing could be used to administer more te...
May 14, 2020 (Photo via Flickr through Creative Commons.)
Former FISH-NL President Approached About Possibly Heading Fish Harvesters Association
The former president of FISH-NL says he would be willing to head up a local fish harvesters association if that's what harvesters want. Ryan Cleary was approached by Port Saunders harvester Boyd Laver...
May 14, 2020
Provincial Fisheries Minister Releases List of Recommendations for Support for Industry
The provincial government has presented Ottawa with a wish list to help workers and companies in the fishing industry. There have been several fishery protests over the past few weeks and Fisheries Mi...
May 14, 2020 NL Fisheries Minister Gerry Byrne. (VOCM News)
Provincial and Federal Courts Increasing Capacities
The Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador is expanding and increasing the number of cases it will hear. While most routine matters requiring physical attendance continue to be adjourned until ...
May 14, 2020
Outboard Motor Stolen from Spaniards Bay Property
Bay Roberts RCMP are investigating after an outboard motor, valued at $3,900, was stolen from a trailer on a property in Spaniards Bay. The black 25 horsepower, four-stroke, mercury outboard boat moto...
May 14, 2020
Gas Prices Jump by Eight Cents Per Litre
The regulated price of fuels is up across the board this week, with gas seeing the biggest jump. Gasoline is up by eight cents per litre, diesel increased by 2.5 cents. Furnace and stove oils are up b...
May 14, 2020
Artforce Partners with Local Restaurants to Secure Meals for At-Risk Population
One of the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been on food security, leaving many at-risk youth wondering where their next meal is coming from. Artforce, an organization that helps at-risk p...
May 13, 2020 (Gemma Hickey practices physical-distancing to pose for pictures with representatives from Terre and Merchant's Tavern.)
Police Charge Driver with No Licence, Stolen Stickers, and Outstanding Warrant
Police on the west coast seized a vehicle late last night that had not been registered for the past eight years. The RNC stopped the car just after 10:00 in the area of the North Shore Highway and fou...
May 13, 2020 (File photo)
Federal Support for Seniors Will Improve Quality of Life for Vulnerable Population: Premier
The Premier says funding for seniors from the federal government will help to improve their quality of life. Ottawa announced $2.5-billion for senior citizens yesterday to help them through the COVID-...
May 13, 2020
Applications Open Friday for Emergency Student Benefit: Trudeau
Students and recent graduates can begin applying on Friday for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit. That program was announced a couple of weeks ago and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released further...
May 13, 2020 (Image via CPAC.)
