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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
Public Health Conducts Risk Assessment into Costco Incident Over Weekend
Those who were at Costco this past Saturday should not be worried about self-isolating, according to the Department of Health. Social media exploded on Saturday with rumours suggesting that a person w...
Apr 01, 2020
Self Isolation Best Way to Control Virus: NLMA
The President of the province's Medical Association says the most effective way to control and halt the spread of COVID-19 is one of the oldest preventative medical practices on Earth - quarantine. NL...
Apr 01, 2020
Tom Best, Outspoken Fisheries Advocate, Passes Away
A man who was at the forefront in the dark days following the commercial cod moratorium has passed away. Tom Best was the head of the Petty Harbour Fisherman's Co-op and was an outspoken advocate for ...
Apr 01, 2020
Up At The Cabin? Government Warns Social Distancing Rules Still Apply
If you're planning on going to the cabin during the COVID-19 pandemic, you must still practice physical distancing. Health Minister John Haggie says traditionally cabin parties are apart of the fabric...
Apr 01, 2020
Website Launched to Access COVID-19 Test Results
There is a new website for people who have been tested for COVID-19 to access their test results. Government and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information on Tuesday afternoon launch...
Apr 01, 2020
Lay Off the Limits, NL Farmers Produce Plenty says Government
Government is asking retailers not to limit quantities of milk, chicken and eggs. Agriculture Minister Gerry Byrne tweeted yesterday that farmers in this province produce 10-million dozen eggs, 50-mil...
Apr 01, 2020
RCMP Looking for Armed Robbery Suspect in Marystown
Burin Peninsula RCMP is investigating an armed robbery that took place at about 8 p.m. on March 30th. A man entered a Mini Mart on Forest Road in Marystown with an edged weapon and demanded cash and c...
Apr 01, 2020
Support for Out of Province Workers Will Come from Federal Level, says Premier
Premier Dwight Ball says there will be federal financial assistance for those who work out of the province, but not from a provincial level. The Premier says the support for those who work away whethe...
Apr 01, 2020
