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Ice Buildup Causes Power Issues Across Northeast Avalon
Newfoundland Power crews were kept busy this morning as they set out to repair a series of power outages in areas across the Northeast Avalon. Ice buildup on power lines has caused a series of issues,...
Mar 30, 2020
Parenting in a Pandemic: Child Psychologist Offers Tips for Unique Challenges of COVID-19
As schools and child care centres have been closed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, many parents are working through a roster of new challenges. To assist, Eastern Health is offering a webinar, ti...
Mar 30, 2020 Dr. Janine Hubbard (VOCM file photo.)
Finance Minister Tom Osborne to Meet with Federal Counterpart
Premier Ball says Finance Minister Tom Osborne will be meeting with federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau this evening. Dwight Ball says discussions are ongoing in terms of borrowing levels required b...
Mar 30, 2020 (Left: NL Finance Minister Tom Osborne. Right: Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau, courtesy CPAC.)
Provincial Court Revises Schedule as Judges and Staff Begin Work from Home
The Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador has revised their court scheduling in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting today, Provincial Court will not be operating from its courthouses. Judg...
Mar 30, 2020
Canada Post Resumes Work as Kenmount Road Facility Reopens
Canada Post on Kenmount Road is back up and running this morning after shutting down a week ago when an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Canada Post says the Newfoundland and Labrador Public Hea...
Mar 30, 2020
Come By Chance Oil Refinery Halting Production Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
North Atlantic Refining Limited has paused production activity at the Come By Chance oil refinery as a resut of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company says it is phasing in a plan to transition the refine...
Mar 30, 2020
RNC Arrest Wanted Man in Downtown St. John's
A man wanted on several outstanding arrest warrants was tracked down by officers in the capital city Sunday afternoon. RNC say they were contacted with a report that a wanted man had been spotted in t...
Mar 30, 2020
Popular American Country Singer Dies from COVID-19, Another In Critical Condition
A 90's country music star has died due to complications from COVID-19. Joe Diffie was 61 when he passed. His hits included Home, Third Rock from the Sun and Pickup Man. https://twitter.com/opry/status...
Mar 29, 2020
Essential Workers Receive A Roaring, Province-Wide Thank You
Essential workers have been on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic ensuring everyone has access to necessities like food, transport and healthcare. In order to cheer on those persevering throu...
Mar 29, 2020
Health Minister says Action Will Be Taken if Costco Rumours Accurate, Investigation Ongoing
The province's health minister says if there was a breach of Dr. Janice Fitzgerald's orders under the Public Health Emergency Act at Costco on Saturday, charges will be laid. Rumours were flying on so...
Mar 29, 2020
