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Dental Clinics Suspending Regular Dental Services
The Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Board is directing all dental clinics in the province to suspend regular dental services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A plan for managing emergency care services ...
Mar 16, 2020
Sheshatshiu Man Arrested Twice in One Week for Cocaine Trafficking
A 50 year old Sheshatshiu man was arrested twice in one week for cocaine trafficking. RCMP say Frederick Osmond was first arrested March 9th in Happy Valley-Goose Bay following a traffic stop. The acc...
Mar 16, 2020
Court Proceedings Suspended Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
All trials and court appearances are suspended in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador says that includes some exceptions. Cases, trials, bail hear...
Mar 16, 2020
British Columbia Sees Three More COVID-19 Deaths
Three more people have died in British Columbia from the new coronavirus. All stem from that outbreak in the care centre where the elderly person died a couple of weeks ago. As of this morning there w...
Mar 16, 2020
Trudeau Closes Borders to All Non-Canadian Citizens Except Americans
The federal government is closing the country's borders to people who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement this afternoon. Designated e...
Mar 16, 2020 (Image courtesy CPAC.)
Avalon Mall To Reduce Operating Hours Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The Avalon Mall in St. John's is reducing its operating hours. Effective Tuesday, the mall will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and noon until 5:00 on Sunday. Malls across the country ...
Mar 16, 2020
NL Federation of Labour Calls for Provincial Action to Protect Workers
The Federation of Labour is asking the provincial government to immediately enact all necessary legislative and policy changes to protect workers who will be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in NL. P...
Mar 16, 2020 (VOCM file photo.)
Local Seafood Operator Preparing for Pandemic's Impact on Market
The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on the local seafood industry. Alberto Wareham operates Icewater Seafoods in Arnold's Cove and is a member of the Atlantic Groundfish Council. Wareham says th...
Mar 16, 2020
Fitzroy “The Rockstar” Newfoundland Dog of Orlando Airport
If you've ever wandered through Orlando Airport, it's not unusual to see somebody from home. But what about a large Newfoundland dog? Back in July, the Orlando International Airport Authority began a ...
Mar 16, 2020 (Photo courtesy Orlando International Airport.)
Armed Robbery at Corner Brook Gas Station Under Investigation
The RNC is investigating a recent armed robbery at a Corner Brook gas station and are looking to the public for help. Police were called to a gas station on O'Connell Driver in Corner Brook around 10:...
Mar 16, 2020
