Orthopaedic surgeons in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Eastern Urban Zone are calling for a dedicated surgical centre to address lengthy wait times for hip and knee replacements, warning the number of patients waiting for surgery could more than double by 2030. About 2,800 patients are currently waiting for joint replacement surgery, a figure surgeons say could […]
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There are a few school closures and delays this morning. Belanger Memorial School in Doyles is closed for the morning with a further announcement at 10:00 a.m. Cape John Collegiate in La Scie has a two-hour delayed opening with classes starting at 11:00 a.m. Jakeman All Grade in Trout River is closed for the morning […]
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The Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development Paul Pike will announce recipients of the 2023-24 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program today. The announcement will take place at the Town of Gambo’s age-friendly meeting at the Gambo Community Youth Centre beginning at 2 p.m.
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It’s a rough morning on some roads across the province. Travel is not recommended from Cape Ray to Port aux Basques, Tompkins to Cape Ray, and Port aux Basques to Rose Blanche. The Trans-Canada Highway to Fleur de Lys and from Baie Verte to La Scie is snow-covered with icy patches. On the Great Northern […]
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Due to the forecasted weather today, there will be no garbage and recycling collection in the City of St. John’s. This will impact areas 2A and 2B. Garbage and recycling collection for these areas will now take place on Wednesday. Garbage collection for areas 3A and 3B, including recycling for 3A, will also take place […]
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