NL Health Services said some services will be transferred to the James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre in Gander starting today. Some pediatrics and gynecology patients will be relocated to the site in Gander. The health authority is working toward finalizing a date to begin labour and delivery services. The required renovations to reopen the […]
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On Saturday evening around 10:00 p.m., RNC Patrol Services conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Waterford Bridge Road in St John’s. Officers determined that 31-year-old male driver had a suspended license and had over $20,000 in outstanding fines. The man was issued more tickets for driving with a suspended license and having defective […]
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We are kicking off a new work week with some showers and flurries across the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas this Monday morning. These will move offshore in the next few hours, and the weather across the Island will generally remain uneventful through Tuesday. Meanwhile, the north coast of Labrador will see snow over the next […]
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Roads are partly snow-covered on the Southern Avalon Peninsula and across portions of the south and west coast. Roads are mostly bare across the northern Avalon and most of central. Across the Big Land, roads are mostly snow-covered with icy patches and good visibility. Marine Atlantic is operating on schedule. Provincial ferries are also on […]
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Over the last couple of weeks, the number of influenza cases has increased in the province. There were 140 new cases of influenza, 32 hospitalizations, four critical care admissions, and two deaths. Of all influenza cases reported so far this season, nearly 98 per cent have been influenza A and about two per cent have […]
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An advocate from this province who has been working to increase awareness surrounding Long Covid, has erected another billboard in New Westminster BC. Group organizer Keith Muise says currently 1/16 people in Canada are infected with Covid19. “Right here in NL, current wastewater measurements estimated between 10,800- 31,200 new infections this week and at current Long […]
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The Great Big Book Sale is back for another year, beginning Match 21st. But now, organizers are asking the public for donations of gently used Fiction, Non-Fiction and Children’s Books. The Canadian Federation of University Women St. John’s Great Big Book Sale is held each Spring, and the group says the success of each sale […]
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TechNL has teamed up with Pinnaguaq to present a series of free virtual workshops for students in grades 9-11 to help them garner technology and career skills. TechNL says the series of dynamic workshops will not only spark curiosity, but also empower students to explore the thrilling field of technology, unleash their potential and chart […]
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The SPCA in St. John’s was recently approved by council to build a new facility on East White Hills Rd. The organization has been fundraising for the new facility through their ‘Way Home Campaign‘ which will allow more space for more animals. The SPCA’s website says they have so far raised over $3.6 million – […]
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Several young athletes made their dreams of becoming a Canadian champion a reality on Saturday at the RA Centre in Ottawa, as the hard-earned hardware was distributed to the winners at the 2024 Canadian Under-18 Curling Championships. Team Newfoundland & Labrador #1, comprising skip Simon Perry, third Nicholas Codner, second/vice-skip Brayden Snow, lead Carter Holden […]
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