Yesterday, Monday, July 6, Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The province continues to have no active cases.
258 people have recovered from the virus.
To date, 18,920 people have been tested.
In Alert Level 2, individuals should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices.
Daily preventative actions can help to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.
The Motor Registration Division has additional online eServices for customers.
Electronic payment options for four additional Motor Registration Division (MRD) transactions are now available online through a safe and secure web portal.
MRD clients can now use the online eServices option to pay fees to purchase and transfer a vehicle, reinstate a driver’s license, produce a duplicate registration document or renew a company fleet of vehicles.
The ability to pay online provides a more convenient option for clients and reduces wait times.
A number of payment options are available and clients have the ability to print a receipt or save as a PDF.
Along with several services related to MRD, there are a number of other government eServices available online such as crown lands, student aid and lottery license applications; road and ferry information; and electrical permits.
The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay would like to inform their residents about the 2020 Summer Recreation program.
As the province has moved to Alert Level 2, the town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is pleased to inform the community that the Town’s Department of Community Services & Recreation will be offering a modified Summer Recreation Program for summer 2020.
But the number of participants that will be attending to programs daily will be significantly reduced.
However, they aim to offer an opportunity to as many children as possible.
The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Summer Recreation Program will be offered in three separate Camps.
All registrations will be offered via online only.
There will be no in-person registrations offered at the EJ Broomfield Arena or the Town Hall due to physical distancing guidelines.
Camp #1 started yesterday on Monday, July 6, 2020 (Monday to Friday) for a two week period.
They will be accepting 20 participants for the first two weeks (number will be re-assessed on an operational requirement and based on COVID-19 Alert Level after the first week of camp).
Camp #2 will take place from July 26 to July 31, 2020, Monday to Friday.
They will accept 20 different participants (unless demand allows for children from Camp #1 returning). Registration will be announced at a later date.
Camp #3 will take place from August 3 to 14, 2020, Monday to Friday.
They will accept 20 different participants (unless demand allows for children from previous camp(s) to return). Registration for camp #3 will be announced at a later date.
The Nain Inuit Community Government received funds to provide each active house hold in Nain with a $250 cheque for COVID-19 relief.
Householders/renters will be required to sign an acceptance letter before funds can be released.
All funds must be paid out to each household by July 31, 2020.
Householders are asked to come to the NICG office between 9am to 12 noon and again from 1pm until 3:30pm, Monday to Friday to sign the letter before July 31, 2020.
Please call the Nain ICG office at 922-2842 if you have any questions.
We will have more coverage on this information tomorrow during our AtjiKangitut show.
The Provincial Government announced it is investing $20 million for the purchase of laptops for all teachers, and Chromebooks for all junior high and high school students across the K-12 education system. The devices will be distributed as they become available through a public procurement process which is underway.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how technology is central to education that is learner-centred and accessible from anywhere, allowing for the continuation of teaching and learning when there is an interruption to in-school classes.
The investment will ensure equal access to education so that every student, regardless of their ability, location or socio-economic status, can continue their learning outside of the classroom, while providing teachers with the tools they need to effectively deliver remote instruction.
It will also move the K-12 system toward a true digital learning environment, a cornerstone of both The Way Forward and the Education Action Plan, which includes the expansion of supportive technology across all nine focus areas of the Action Plan, such as inclusion, student mental health and wellness, mathematics and reading.
A situation involving travel on Kamutik W was a big topic to discuss upon.
Lela Evans is our MHA for the Labrador District.
She says that passengers from the north coast are experiencing difficulty in making reservations on the Kamutik W.
She would like to inform our audience on the north coast that this is finally being dealt with.
She adds that she was speaking with the Operations Manager this week to find out what can be done about passengers making reservations to travel on the vessel.
Click here to find out more from MHA Evans.
Nominations are open for the OKâlaKatiget Society Board of Directors in the following communities:
Postville- Nominations open for one Board Member
Rigolet- One Board Member
Nain- One Board Member
Upper Lake Melville- One Board Member
Nominations opened on Monday, July 6th, and closes at noon on Monday, July 13th.
To be nominated you must fill out a nominations form, which must be signed by a nominator and seconder.
Nominations are available at the head office in Nain and once completed must be returned to the office in Nain by noon Monday, July 13th.
Successful candidates will serve a two-year term.
For more information on this and how to get nomination forms, contact the head office in Nain @ 922-2955 or by email okradio@oksociety.com.
The Nain Recreation Bingos and the Nain Fire Brigade bingos will be held on 99.9 FM starting tomorrow July 7th, 2020.
Lisa Ivany is the Recreation Director with the Nain Inuit community Government.
She says the Nain Husky Centre has started renovations.
Every bingo game will be broadcasted on the OKâlaKatiget Society 99.9 FM.
Cards will be sold at the Nain Inuit Community Government office.
Bingo winnings can be picked up at the NICG office after bingo.
Just a reminder for the dates for Bingo is Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Friday’s.
Here are the following phone numbers to call in if you bingo: 922-2955, 2957, 2958, 2187, and 2896.
Provinces emphasize in class learning for K-grade 6 in plan for return to school.
Students will be going back to school in September, but situations will vary region to region, school to school.
Government wants K-grade 6 to learn in class as much as possible whereas play-based learning is part of the curriculum.
The higher grades may involve three scenarios including all in class, all online, or combination of two.
Virtual learning will be available for all K to grade 12 students who are unable to get to class.
All students will have to complete a self exam routine each day before going to school. The choice to wear a mask will be a personal one for students, staff and teachers.
Large gatherings are not going to be permitted, but outdoor playtime will continue even though physical distancing is unlikely.
All students will have to complete a screening before school each day.
Many of the logistics are being left to the two school districts and the individual school itself to work out over the summer.
The Government is spending $20 million to upgrade technology for online learning.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers Association (NLTA) will respond to the plan at a news conference starting at 2pm. VOCM will broadcast that live.
Courtesy VOCM news.
Yesterday, Sunday, July 5, Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The province continues to have no active cases.
258 people have recovered from the virus.
To date, 18,782 people have been tested.
In Alert Level 2, individuals should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices.
Daily preventative actions can help to prevent the spread of COVID-19.