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Gas Prices Increase by 1.6 Cents
Gas prices are going up for a change this week. The regulated price of gas has increased by up to 1.6 cents a litre. All other fuels are down. The regulated price of diesel is down by a cent a litre, ...
Apr 09, 2020
Federal Government Eases Some Benefit Requirements for Those Fallen Through Cracks
The federal government has begun putting together plans to help people who fall through the cracks, such as students. There are changes to the Canada Summer Jobs Program, and companies are being asked...
Apr 08, 2020
Drive-Thru Testing Clinic Opens in Burin
Eastern Health has opened a new drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic in Burin to collect samples from those who have been referred for testing. The clinic will take patients who have been screened by...
Apr 08, 2020 (Photo via Flickr through Creative Commons.)
Provincial Model Shows Health Measures Working, but Won't Take Much to Overwhelm System
The provincial government has put together projection models on the potential impact of COVID-19 on the health care system and they show a doubling down on current isolation practices will help ease p...
Apr 08, 2020
Eastern Health Providing Procedure Masks to Those Entering Healthcare Facilities
Eastern Health is now providing procedure masks to anyone entering a healthcare facility. The masks, similar to a surgical mask, provide a barrier to help prevent the wearer from spreading respiratory...
Apr 08, 2020
Marine Institute Provides Gloves, Firefighting Suits to Aid First Responders
The Marine Institute is doing its part to help first responders. Nitrile gloves and 90 firefighting suits have been provided to the St. John's Regional Fire Department by the Marine Institute to allow...
Apr 08, 2020
Salmonier Nature Park and Ecological Reserves to Remain Closed
A popular destination for schools and families will be closed until further notice. The provincial government says the Salmonier Nature Park will not reopen this spring, and the visitor centre and wal...
Apr 08, 2020
COVID-19 Cases in NL Rise by Four: Two in Eastern Health Region, Two in Central Health
Newfoundland and Labrador has four new confirmed cases of COVID-19. Two cases are in Eastern Health and two in Central Health. Contact tracing is underway and everyone considered a close contact will ...
Apr 08, 2020
LEGO Recreation of Trudeau Speech a Big Hit Among Canada's Kids
While it can be a challenge to follow updates on COVID-19, let alone explain what is happening to your children, a family from Winnipeg used some of their downtime to help share an important message w...
Apr 08, 2020 (Left: LEGO Justin Trudeau, courtesy Tyler Walsh. Right: Real-life Justin Trudeau, courtesy CPAC.)
Gift Cards Playing Bigger Supporting Role for Food Banks During Pandemic: Food First NL
Gift cards are playing a bigger role in the way in which food banks are helping to offer support to the community. Josh Smee is the CEO of Food First NL. He says food banks are facing added challenges...
Apr 08, 2020
