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First mitral TEER heart procedure performed in Newfoundland and Labrador

Patients in Newfoundland and Labrador can now access a specialized heart procedure closer to home thanks to a new program at NL Health Services. On October 29, 2026, a team of health-care professionals successfully performed the province’s first Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) procedure. This important milestone means eligible patients no longer need to travel […]

November 07, 2026

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Masks now mandatory at healthcare facilities

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November 05, 2026

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Missed breast screening appointments reduced by 67 per cent with implementation of Carrick

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4 days ago

Province working to find access route for stalled Deer Lake Health Centre
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Masks now mandatory at healthcare facilities
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First responders to participate in Sirens for Life Blood Drive
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Court injunction aims to block revote for Registered Nurses’ Union executive
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Mandatory masking returning to provincial health facilities

Masks will once again be mandatory at Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services facilities starting Wednesday, November 4. The change in requirements follows an increase in respiratory illnesses and outbreaks across the province. Masks will be required beginning 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday for healthcare workers, volunteers and visitors in all areas where patients are present, as […]

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First mitral TEER heart procedure performed in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Provincial government releases core staffing review

The provincial has released a core staffing review, as part of its ongoing focus on strengthening supports for front-line health care workers and improving access to better health care for all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. In July 2025, Deloitte Inc. was identified as the preferred proponent to complete the core staffing review. The review assesses the […]

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Hydrocarbon gas released on poop deck of Terra Nova FPSO, offshore regulator reports

There was a hydrocarbon gas release on the poop deck of the Terra Nova FPSO on Oct. 9, the C-NLOER reported Wednesday. It happened while inert gas was being supplied to the cargo tanks. Hydrocarbon gas migrated from the cargo system back through the inert gas deck seal and was released through the inert gas vent on […]