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Vet Clinic Asks for Support in Being Declared Essential Service
A St. John's vet clinic is making the case to have its services declared essential. The Kenmount Road Animal Hospital says in the event of a possible State of Emergency, they need to be deemed an esse...
Mar 21, 2020
Drive-Through COVID-19 Assessment Clinics Opening Across Province
Drive-through COVID-19 testing clinics are being set up in health regions across the province by appointment only. Anyone experiencing symptoms of the virus, or who has come in contact with someone wh...
Mar 21, 2020
RNC K-9 Passes Away at 10
A long-time four-legged member of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has passed away. The RNC says police service dog Biff passed away earlier this week at the age of 10. Biff was trained at the Poli...
Mar 21, 2020
Another Polar Bear Sighting in St. Anthony, RCMP Close Road
RCMP have blocked off a road in St. Anthony following another polar bear sighting in the town. Goose Cove Road was blocked off to traffic around mid-day to ensure that people stay clear of the area. P...
Mar 21, 2020
Most Parks Shutting Down in the Metro Area
Metro area municipalities are beginning to shut down their playgrounds. The City of St. John's is concerned that the virus can live on plastic and steel surfaces for up to three days as most of the st...
Mar 21, 2020
Home Hardware Sign Hits Home with Comical Message
If you're looking for a positive sign amidst all the negativity, the Home Hardware in the Goulds might be able to lift your spirits. And that's exactly what store manager Claudia Pink had in mind. She...
Mar 21, 2020
Restrictions on Non-Essential Travel Between Canada and US Starting Tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, all non-essential travel between the United States and Canada will be restricted for a period of 30 days. To limit the spread of COVID-19, both countries reached an agreement to hal...
Mar 21, 2020
Appointment Based Services Implemented for Blood Collection
Western Health is implementing an appointment based service for blood collection. Anyone who requires blood work for chemotherapy, transplant, and INR monitoring can call for an appointment. These ind...
Mar 21, 2020
Premier says Regulations Will Continue as Situation Develops in Province
More strict regulations have come down in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Dwight Ball on Friday announced that anyone returning from outside of the province will be required to quarantine for ...
Mar 21, 2020 (VOCM File Photo.)
Fire Occurred at Stephenville Correctional Facility Last Night
There has been a fire at the corrections centre in Stephenville. Fire Chief Wayne Reilley of the Stephenville fire department says the blaze occurred last night in one cell and spread to the cell besi...
Mar 21, 2020
