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Ferrygoers Quarantined to Cabin for Not Declaring Travel History
117 passengers from the ferry Kamutik W were potentially exposed to COVID-19 Monday after individuals on board did not declare they had returned from international travel. Labrador MP Yvonne Jones say...
Mar 25, 2020
Overnight Storm Drops Less than Expected With More on the Way
The snowfall in most areas ended up being on the low end of the spectrum. The metro region got about 17 cm overnight before it changed to drizzle, and the winds were not all that high. It will still b...
Mar 25, 2020
"Urgent Plea” Issued by Internal Medicine Specialists in St. John’s
A group of doctors in St. John's issued an urgent plea on Tuesday, asking everyone help "minimize the spread of Covid-19 before it's too late." Concerned by reports of people hosting parties and socia...
Mar 25, 2020
Police Working with Government on Addressing COVID-19 Noncompliance
The provincial government is meeting today with RNC and RCMP regarding complaints received about people who are not abiding by requirements to self-isolate. Health Minister John Haggie provided an upd...
Mar 25, 2020
RCMP Investigating Break and Enters in Marystown
. RCMP are investigating some criminal activity targeting homes in the Harris Drive area of Marystown. Two people tried to break into a house while the homeowners were at home. The two ran away on foo...
Mar 24, 2020
Local Businesses Step Up to Offer Aid During COVID-19 Pandemic
Local businesses are doing their part to help deal with the COVID-19 pandemic now gripping the province. The St. John's Board of Trade says despite the challenges faced by businesses and employees ali...
Mar 24, 2020
DFO, Coast Guard Take Precautionary Steps as Four Employees Self-Isolate
Four employees of DFO and the Canadian Coast Guard are in self-isolation after they, or a family member, recently visited Caul's Funeral Home. Because of that, they've been advised they may have come ...
Mar 24, 2020
Winter Storm Bringing Significant Snow to Eastern NL
Batten down the hatches-a storm is on its way, and it's bringing up to 15-25 cm for most of the Avalon and east coast. The snow has been making its way across the island throughout the day and will de...
Mar 24, 2020
"Simply Malicious and Unforgivable": Health Minister States Troubling Impact of Social Media Video
Health Minister John Haggie is calling a video circulating on social media "malicious" and "unforgivable." Minister Haggie came out swinging today following the circulation of a video purporting to sh...
Mar 24, 2020
Novice Driver Loses Licence for Excessive Speeds on TCH
A man who only recently received his driver's licence has lost it again after being pulled over for excessive speeding on the Trans-Canada near Adeytown. The 35-year-old Milltown man was pulled over b...
Mar 24, 2020
