April 9, 2020
Today, (Thursday, April 9), Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting its third death from COVID-19. The individual, a 65-year-old male from the Eastern region passed away this afternoon. He had been admitted to hospital from his home and had pre-existing medical…
April 9, 2020
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, provided details today on efforts to increase access to technology for families who, before COVID-19, were having in person visits with their children who are in care. As the…
April 9, 2020
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour April 9, 2020 Public Advisory: Information for Income Support Clients Regarding the Canada Emergency Response Benefit The Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour has received inquiries from a number of income support clients regarding…
April 9, 2020
Provincial ferry users are reminded that existing restrictions implemented on provincial ferries to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be strictly enforced during Easter weekend and for the duration of the public health stare of emergency. Passengers will continue…
April 8, 2020
Today, (Wednesday, April 8), Newfoundland and Labrador has four new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The four new cases are in the Eastern Health and Central Health regions. Contact tracing by public health officials is underway. Everyone considered a close contact…
April 7, 2020
A number of tax return filing deadlines are being altered and remission of interest and penalties is available to help support businesses dealing with circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Tax Return Filing Deadlines International Fuel Tax Agreement returns for…
April 7, 2020
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, visitor centres at the Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve and World Heritage Site, Cape St Mary’s Ecological Reserve, and Salmonier Nature Park will remain closed until further notice. Guided tours of Mistaken Point scheduled for…
April 7, 2020
Youth involved with the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development’s in care, kinship and youth services programs will continue to be supported during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The department currently provides a broad range of supports and services…
April 6, 2020
An amendment has been made to the Shops’ Closing Regulations to allow select stores to open for business on Good Friday (April 10), providing customers more time to shop in advance of Easter Sunday. As a result of the amendment,…
April 4, 2020
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced changes to his Cabinet. “Yesterday, Ms. Sherry Gambin-Walsh contacted me and informed me that she was served with a General Warrant. It was at that point that I immediately…
