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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The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced that the legislative amendments to the Pharmaceutical Services Act have passed the third reading in the House of Assembly. The amendments are designed to reflect the modern practice of prescribing controlled substances, streamline processes to enhance efficiencies and reduce red tape for medical providers by accommodating telephone prescriptions and […]
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary made an arrest early Wednesday morning after a shelter-in-place in Mount Pearl. On Tuesday, June 2, at about 5 p.m., Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a weapons offence inside a residence on Sauve Street. A shelter-in-place was issued, as responding officers believed the male occupant was in possession of […]
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Police are directing residents of Sauve St (from Michener Avenue to Dollard Place), Rideau Place and Sampson Street in Mount Pearl to shelter in place. The RNC will provide updates as they are available. Everyone is also asked to remain away from this area.
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Premier Tony Wakeham and federal finance minister Francois-Philippe Champagne touted positive relations between the two levels of government as the annual EnergyNL conference began Tuesday. NTV’s Jodi Cooke reports.
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