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Premier's Tone During Latest Update Much Different Than That of Letter
Premier Dwight Ball says he is "not worried at all" about making payroll and continuing to provide services to the province. On March 20th, Premier Ball wrote a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
Apr 02, 2020
Gas Down By Under a Cent, Significant Increase for Furnace Oil
There will be just a modest drop in gasoline prices today. The Public Utilities Board has authorized a decrease of up to just under one cent per litre. The most significant change today is the cost of...
Apr 02, 2020
"Our Province Has Run Out of Time": Premier Details Dire Fiscal State of NL to Prime Minister in March 20th Letter
With questions swirling about the economic impact of COVID-19 in the province, Premier Dwight Ball wrote the Prime Minister nearly two weeks ago seeking serious financial help from Ottawa-or the provi...
Apr 01, 2020
Applications for Canada Wage Subsidy, Emergency Benefit to Open April 6
The federal government has confirmed that a site dedicated to the wage subsidy and emergency benefits programs will be up and running April 6. Anyone who has already applied does not have to re-apply....
Apr 01, 2020 (Minister Bill Morneau via CPAC.)
Unable to Gather, Labrador Community to Light Up Windows in Memory of Anita Rich
Residents on the coast of Labrador are being asked to put lights up in their windows this evening to remember a young woman who lost her life in a snowmobiling accident Sunday evening. Anita Rich, 29,...
Apr 01, 2020
Province Opening Doors for Local Production of PPE in Light of Procurement Issues
Health Minister John Haggie has offered some insight into the ongoing issues being faced in securing personal protective equipment for front line workers-including those in healthcare. Haggie told rep...
Apr 01, 2020
Public Health Emergency Extended for Two Weeks, 23 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in NL
Another surge in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador is not unexpected says Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald. There are 23 new positive cases in ...
Apr 01, 2020
Vehicle and Home Damaged by Vandals in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
A property in Happy Valley-Goose Bay has been hit by vandals not once but twice. A parked vehicle at the McLean Crescent address was damaged on March 22 sometime late that evening or overnight. Three ...
Apr 01, 2020
Retired and Non-Practicing Nurses Called Upon to Help with Demand Surge
Calling all nurses-the College of Nurses is reaching out to retired nurses to help fill some of the need the health care system. As the number of COVID cases rises and more people become hospitalized,...
Apr 01, 2020
Growlers Announcer Creates Custom Commentary for Fans
Even though Newfoundland Growlers play-by-play commentator Chris Ballard won't be the soundtrack to another Kelly Cup championship victory this year, his excitement can still be heard cheering on Grow...
Apr 01, 2020
