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Use Online Form, Not 911 to Report COVID-19 Issues: Health Minister
There are only four outstanding issues related to COVID-19 under investigation by the RNC or RCMP, according to the province's health minister. John Haggie says he was asked by those police bodies to ...
Apr 03, 2020
Store Owner at Odds with Atlantic Lottery Over Unsold Lotto Tickets
The owner of a convenience store in Central Newfoundland is concerned that he has to foot the entire bill for lottery tickets, even though he's unable to sell them. Allan Kelso, owner of A&B Variety i...
Apr 03, 2020
Government Working to Ensure Learning Continues for All Students
The Education Minister says students who do not have access to internet or Wi-Fi will not be disadvantaged as learning for those in the K-12 system will continue. On Thursday, Brian Warr announced all...
Apr 03, 2020 Minister Brian Warr
DFO Delays Start to Snow Crab Season
DFO has delayed the official opening of the snow crab season. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says while the management approach for the 2020 season has not been finalized, the fishery will not...
Apr 02, 2020
"Social Distancing Saves Lives": Health Minister Stresses Importance of Using Caution During Pandemic
Health Minister John Haggie says the province has not yet seen its surge period and based on current numbers it's hard to say when that will happen. But, he says, it's likely it will come some time in...
Apr 02, 2020 Health Minister John Haggie
Dominion on Stavanger Drive Closes for Cleaning After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Dominion grocery store on Stavanger Drive has been closed for cleaning after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The store closed its doors on Thursday afternoon, placing barricades at each ...
Apr 02, 2020
All Final Exams Cancelled for Intermediate and High Schools: Education Minister
A major update today on how the current pandemic will impact students in the province's K-12 school system. Public and final exams have been cancelled for this year. That update was provided today by ...
Apr 02, 2020 Minister Brian Warr
8 Further Cases of COVID-19 Identified in Eastern Health Region, NL Total Rises to 183
Another eight positive cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the province-all in the Eastern Health region. The province provided the latest numbers this afternoon. That brings the total number of...
Apr 02, 2020
Local Company Makes List of Best Smart Thermostats
More good news for a local company. Joshua and Zachary Green of St. John's are behind Mysa Smart Thermostats, a product that's been embraced in the global market. The smart thermostat works with a sma...
Apr 02, 2020
Water Street Construction Project to Forge On, Starting Monday
The Water Street construction project between Ayre's Cove and Clift's Baird's Cove will go ahead as scheduled starting Monday. The City of St. John's says occupational health and safety measures will ...
Apr 02, 2020
