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High Compliance and Satisfaction with COVID-19 Measures, says Survey
A survey of Atlantic Canadians shows very high compliance with public health directives regarding COVID-19. Narrative Research has conducted a number of recent surveys, one of which shows that most of...
Apr 29, 2020
"If You Come From Away, You Best Stay Away": Health Minister Offers Blunt Advice for Travelers
The Newfoundland and Labrador Health Minister says they are working with public health on what they should do to tighten travel restrictions further because of concerns about tourists going iceberg hu...
Apr 29, 2020 (Minister John Haggie, file photo.)
Police Release Images of Break and Enter Suspect in Port aux Choix
Port Saunders RCMP have released images of a person they believe may have knowledge of a recent break, enter and theft from the Pharmachoice in Port aux Choix. RCMP say somebody entered the pharmacy e...
Apr 29, 2020
Provincial and Supreme Courts Beginning Virtual Services Next Week
The court system in Newfoundland and Labrador is soon going to be in a position to restore more services. As of May 4, the provincial court will be accepting applications to hear more of the cases whi...
Apr 29, 2020
Union at Odds with Industry About Opening Snow Crab Fishery
The snow crab fishery has been officially delayed until at least May 11. The FFAW asked DFO to wait until that date, and Ottawa has agreed to do so. Some are critical of delaying the fishery until tha...
Apr 29, 2020
Package Containing Cocaine Lands Port Saunders Man in Custody on Trafficking Charges
A 46-year-old man from Port Saunders is facing cocaine trafficking charges after a suspicious package destined for the Northern Peninsula community was flagged by police and postal inspectors. RCMP an...
Apr 28, 2020
Mount Pearl Man Describes Evacuating Fort McMurray Home Due to Severe Flooding
For some residents of Fort McMurray, being told they have to evacuate their homes is an unfortunately familiar situation. Thousands of residents have been forced from their homes following a severe fl...
Apr 28, 2020 (Photo courtesy Shannon OConnor Warren via Facebook.)
Over 50 Interviews Conducted as Investigation Continues Into Goulds Homicide
RNC have conducted over 50 interviews as part of their ongoing investigation into a stabbing incident in the Goulds earlier this month that claimed the life of a 20-year-old man. The Constabulary says...
Apr 28, 2020 Photo by Earl Noble
Health Minister Acknowledges Reports of Visitors Not Abiding by COVID-19 Measures
Health Minister John Haggie says it's become apparent that travelers entering the province are not abiding by provincial directives to self-isolate and practice social distancing. Bonavista Mayor John...
Apr 28, 2020 (Minister John Haggie, file photo.)
Northern Harvest to Cull 450,000 Salmon After ISA Identified at Stephenville Hatchery
Some 450,000 salmon are being destroyed at a hatchery in Stephenville following an outbreak of Infectious Salmon Anemia (ISA). Northern Harvest Smolt Ltd., a division of Mowi, says testing identified ...
Apr 28, 2020
