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Fall Peak in Cases Would Benefit Government Preparations: Haggie
Three more cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the province yesterday, all in the Eastern Health region. The provincial government is taking a break from its daily COVID-19 updates for the long holida...
Apr 11, 2020
Police on Patrol for COVID-19 Violations Over Easter Weekend
RNC and RCMP are poised this long holiday weekend to enforce public health directives to self-isolate and exercise social distancing. The greatest fear among public health officials is that people wil...
Apr 11, 2020
Chief Medical Officer Provides Advice Should You Plan on Sharing Food With Others
If you're planning on cooking or baking for others over the Easter weekend, Dr. Janice Fitzgerald is offering some advice. She says anytime people are preparing food they have to make sure it's done p...
Apr 10, 2020
Local Truck Driver Describes Notable Drop in Precaution Upon Arriving in NL
A local truck driver who makes regular trips across the Gulf says there is a stark difference between passing over provincial boundaries and crossing on the ferry. Shawn Hughes of Green Island Brook o...
Apr 10, 2020 (VOCM file photo.)
Plan Ahead: Canada's Emergency Relief Funds Are Still a Taxable Benefit
A reminder for those availing of the federal government's Canadian Emergency Response Benefit funding: these benefits are taxable. The Canada Revenue Agency's website states, "You will need to report ...
Apr 10, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Eastern Health Region Reports 3 New Cases, NL Total Hits 239
There was no broadcast from the provincial government on today's COVID-19 update, but officials have released the latest numbers. Three new cases, all in the Eastern Health region, have been confirmed...
Apr 10, 2020 (Photo via Flickr through Creative Commons.)
Man Behind Maple Leaf Gardens Sex Abuse Scandal, Gordon Stuckless Dies
The man behind the Maple Leaf Gardens sex abuse scandal is dead. Gordon Stuckless, originally from Newfoundland, worked as an equipment manager through the 70s and 80s at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto...
Apr 10, 2020
Con O'Brien Performs Front Porch Concert for Alderwood Estates
Residents of Alderwood Retirement Centre in Witless Bay were treated to a special in-house concert earlier this week. The seniors' home is currently on lockdown to protect those who live there from th...
Apr 10, 2020
Story of Easter Especially Significant During COVID-19 Crisis, says Pastor
Easter is the holiest week on the Christian calendar, but church-goers and faith leaders around the world will be doing their services and worship very differently this year. Father Paul Lundrigan is ...
Apr 10, 2020
Ches's Keeps Good Friday Tradition Going Despite Adversity
Good Friday is traditionally a busy day for the local restaurant scene, especially for fish and chips shops, but this year everything is up in the air. Vicki Barbour is the granddaughter of Ches Barbo...
Apr 10, 2020 Photo via Vicki Barbour.
