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Local Artists Step Up to Fight Food Access Issues
The current situation surrounding COVID-19 has created challenges for people in all sections of our society, and one of those obstacles is access to food. Two local artists, Mary Walsh and Louise Moye...
Apr 18, 2020 Mary Walsh (left) and Louise Moyes (right, photo by Jared Reif)
One New Case of COVID-19 in Eastern Health, Bringing Total to 257
Health Officials have confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in Newfoundland in Labrador. The case is in the Eastern Health Region and contact tracing is underway by public health. The total number of cas...
Apr 18, 2020
All Federal Assistance Opportunities Welcomed by Province, says Ball
Premier Dwight Ball says they will take advantage of any federal programs to help bolster the province's finances. On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada announced a new $50-billion program to assist provin...
Apr 18, 2020
Concerns About Domestic Violence Heightened During Social Isolation
Serious concerns remain about a possible increase in intimate partner violence at this difficult time. RNC say they know that efforts to self isolate and contain the virus are advantageous for abusers...
Apr 18, 2020
Snow and Rain Incoming for Province Sunday
Just when we thought winter was on its way out, another system of messy weather will arrive early tomorrow morning. Environment Canada Meteorologist Rob Carroll says snow will begin tomorrow morning o...
Apr 18, 2020
Good News in Province's Cod Stocks Despite Recent Stall in Growth, says FFAW
The latest assessment of the third largest cod stock in the world shows that growth has stalled, but the FFAW says an increase in the biomass is good news. The stock remains at about the same level as...
Apr 18, 2020
COVID-19 Measures Likely Still in Effect by May 24th Long Weekend, says Government
Indications are that life as we know it won't go back to normal by the long Victoria Day weekend. May 24th marks the first long holiday of the summer, and is when the camping season traditionally begi...
Apr 18, 2020
Federal Government Exploring More Supports for Fish and Seafood Workers
The federal government says they are exploring additional means of support for the fish and seafood sector. This comes after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the expansion of the Canada Emergen...
Apr 18, 2020
Mass Property Repossessions Not Anticipated During Pandemic: Realtors Association
The local Realtors Association doesn't anticipate a large number of repossessions on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bill Sterling says he expects that banks will work with property owners wh...
Apr 18, 2020 NL Association of Realtors via Facebook
Jim Learning Remembered Fondly by Labrador Activist
A long-time Labrador activist and member of the Labrador Land Protectors says Jim Learning will stay with her whether he's here physically or not. Denise Cole was commenting on the passing of Learning...
Apr 18, 2020
