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Man Removes Mother from Care Home Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Concern for residents in seniors' homes remains high as they make up more than half of all COVID-19 deaths in Canada. In light of that frightening statistic some families are removing their elderly fa...
Apr 06, 2020
Prime Minister Outlines New Program for Businesses
In his daily update, the Prime Minister addressed those who may fall through the cracks under the CERB program, workers in home care, contractors, etc. He also noted that post-secondary students who d...
Apr 06, 2020
Province Expanding Publicly-Available Information on COVID-19 Cases
As of today, government is working towards becoming more specific with the information they provide on positive COVID-19 cases. Haggie says one of their concerns has been to balance the need for publi...
Apr 06, 2020 (VOCM file photo.)
Community Leaders Pool Skills to Track Down PPE for Healthcare Workers
A local business leader is part of a group of volunteers doing its part to help address some of the unique challenges presented by COVID-19. Former provincial finance minister and business owner, Cath...
Apr 06, 2020 (Photo by Banej via Creative Commons..)
St. John's Couple Back on Home Soil After Weeks Stuck on Cruise Ship Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
St. John's couple, Stanley and Linda Laite are finally home and in self-isolation after a cruise ship vacation that turned into a weeks-long ordeal. The couple was on the Holland America ship Zaandam ...
Apr 06, 2020 (Image courtesy Holland America Lines.)
Change of Heart Allays Store Owner's Concerns Around Cost of Unsold Lotto Tickets
A store owner in central Newfoundland who went public with his complaints about Atlantic Lottery last week says the corporation has come through with flying colours. The in-store sale of lotto tickets...
Apr 06, 2020
Ensuring Sufficient Sleep Important During Stressful Times: Clinical Psychologist
Sleep disruptions are not uncommon during times of stress, and many these days are noticing it's harder to get that proper amount of rest with their schedules disrupted and the stresses caused by unce...
Apr 06, 2020
Premier "Infuriated" with Actions of US President in Response to COVID-19 Crisis
Premier Dwight Ball had some strong words for United States President Donald Trump on Sunday, stating that to say he was infuriated with the recent actions of the President, would be an understatement...
Apr 06, 2020
Federal Government Begins Phased Roll Out of Relief Benefit Applications
Starting today, some of those who have lost income due to COVID-19 will be able to apply for the new federal emergency benefit. The Canada Revenue Agency has established both a website and telephone s...
Apr 06, 2020 (File photo.)
Minister Expects Most Fisheries to Open as Ottawa Deems Industry Essential
The NL Fisheries Minister says Ottawa has deemed the industry essential, and he expects most fisheries to open-albeit with some delay, depending on the species. Gerry Byrne was in a virtual meeting wi...
Apr 06, 2020
