Here’s how I’m getting through the mid-afternoon rush today. Nothing like some beautiful music and album-pops to calm the mood.

BREAKING N.L. expands restrictions as COVID outbreak escalates in central Newfoundland  cbc.ca/1.6038478

Cardinal family - please read the letter below about a case of Covid 19 within our school community. We will be closed tomorrow for operational reasons.

Terrifying incident to watch, but encouraging news. So many inspirational scenes at the stadium.

🚨🚨⚠️The RCMP is responding to an active shooter six kilometers west of the town of Terra Nova. Suspect is 30 year old Kyle Rideout and is traveling in a Blue 1997 GMC Truck potentially towing a trailer NL license CKN 342... 1/2 ⚠️🚨🚨

🚨🚨⚠️Please lock your doors, shelter in place and stay away from windows. Do not approach the suspect. Updates will be provided on the R C M P N L Twitter and Facebook sites. 9 1 1 should only be used to report emergency situations or suspect sightings. 2/2⚠️🚨🚨

🚨UPDATE: The RCMP has taken 30-year-old Kyle Rideout into custody. There is no longer a threat to public safety and no one was injured. 1/2

Newfoundland Morning is coming from Gander International Airport and Stephenville Airport to recognize people who welcomed stranded passengers on 9-11.

Next on Newfoundland Morning, we hear from Author Mac Moss, his book “Flown into the Arms of Angels” tells stories of hundreds who helped stranded passengers in NL.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

Hey folks, follow Troy Turner for storm coverage - he's on the scene in Port aux Basques and is already tweeting some impressive images as the forecasted "storm of a century" hits SW Newfoundland.

5:30 pm rainfall totals for Port aux Basques. #nlwx

COVID-19 update for Monday, Dec. 27 following the Christmas weekend break in reporting:   Saturday: 89 cases Sunday: 135 cases Monday: 133 cases By region: 262 in EH, 29 in CH, 62 in WH, 4 in LGH. 1 in WH in hospital. Over 7,200 tests since Friday. 677 total active cases in N.L.

Blizzard Storm is in full force now in Town of Grand Falls-Windsor this afternoon, NW winds are the highest now. Residents should not be on the roads now as crews are keep main roads open. Stay safe, stay home. Travel only if necessary The Weather Network NL

Planeload of Ukrainians seeking shelter in Canada lands in St. John's, N.L. cbc.ca/1.6446713

Update: The forest fire continues at the Bay D'Espoir Highway (Rt. 360). The road will be closed overnight beginning at 830pm, and crews should reopen between 730am or 8am. An update will be provided upon the road opening. #GovNL #nltraffic

It's been a busy summer for the Botwood Mural Arts Society. They have TWO more murals to unveil. We'll hear more at 8:10am on CBC Newfoundland Morning

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