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COVID-19 Recovery Dependent on Several Factors, says Chief Medical Officer
One of the 102 cases of COVID-19 now meets the criteria for recovery, but how long does it take to recover from the novel coronavirus? Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says that i...
Mar 28, 2020
Minister of Health Urges Callers to 811 Line to Not Hang Up
With the number of cases of COVID-19 now surpassing 100, the Department of Health is doing what it can to address resource issues surrounding the province's 811 information line. Newfoundland and Labr...
Mar 28, 2020
Prime Minister Announces Support for Small Businesses
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, acknowledging the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses and workers, has increased the wage subsidy for small business from 10 per cent to 75 per cent. The benefit will...
Mar 28, 2020
$1,000,000 Max Millions Ticket Sold in NL
Be sure to check your tickets from Friday night's Lotto Max Jackpot. A $1 Million ticket was sold in the province; more details as to its general location to come later.
Mar 28, 2020
Green Heart Program Keeping Kids Connected at CBS School
While students have been sent home for what could be the rest of the year, many schools are staying connected. In CBS, pupils from St. George's Elementary have really latched on to the Green Heart Pro...
Mar 28, 2020
Justice System Continues Forward, Will Adapt if Necessary
The COVID-19 pandemic has but the province's justice system on pause, and if things must continue should current regulations go on for an extended period the province is ready to adapt. That's from Ju...
Mar 28, 2020 (File photo.)
Snow Crab Fishery to be Delayed, But Not Lost
The annual snow crab fishery appears to be heading for a delay, but the Association of Seafood Producers says its members are committed to working together with government and harvesters to ensure a s...
Mar 28, 2020
Parks Canada asks Canadians to Stay Home, Suspends Vehicle Traffic
Vehicle access to a number of National Historic sites is now suspended. Pedestrian access is not affected to either Signal Hill or Cape Spear, but Parks Canada is limiting the use of both foot and veh...
Mar 28, 2020
Drugs Seized During Traffic Stop in Gander
A 19-year-old man from Aspen Cove is facing drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop by Gander RCMP. The man was pulled over on Cooper Boulevard in Gander on Thursday afternoon. A quantity of...
Mar 28, 2020
Colemans Takes Further Steps to Reduce Risk of Spreading Virus
Colemans is suspending its print grocery flyers and is moving to a digital flyer to reduce human touch points amid concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. That, on top of recently-announced steps ...
Mar 27, 2020 (Photo courtesy Coleman's.)
