Newfoundland is facing troubling economic times because of the coronavirus pandemic and without help from the federal government, things will likely only get worse, says the premier.In an interview with The West Block‘s Mercedes Stephenson, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball said the province is struggling under the combination of low oil prices, a border shutdown cutting off vital tourism and coronavirus restrictions crippling the fishing season and processing plants.“It’s been a tough start to 2020 for Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Ball.“What we need right now, is support from the federal government.”Newfoundland is one of several provinces with rich natural resources that are not eligible for transfer payments under the.