Another update from the Public Utilities Board Wednesday morning brings another round of increases for fuel prices, but they’re all relatively minor. The price of gas is up 0.6 cents per litre, diesel is up by 2.9 cents per litre, and furnace oil increases by 2.5 cents. In parts of Labrador, diesel rises by 0.2 […]
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NL Health Services will hold its annual Cervical Screening (Pap test) Day at the Women’s Health Clinic, at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s, on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Walk-in services and booked appointments are available. To book an appointment, please call (709) 777-3018 or (709) 777-7460. Pap tests will be performed […]
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NL Health Services is advising the public that effective Monday, Nov. 3 at 8:00 a.m. masking is temporarily required in all clinical areas in hospitals and health-care facilities, including long-term care facilities. Masking requirements in clinical areas apply to visitors/support persons, clients, patients (outpatient clinics and emergency departments) and health-care workers. As health-care facilities report a rise in respiratory illnesses, these updated masking requirements […]
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The Department of Government Modernization and Service Delivery is reminding motorists that they should consider having their winter tires installed before snow and ice affect road conditions. Those who choose to use studded tires may do so as of today (Nov. 1). Motorists are encouraged to drive safely and exercise caution when they are on […]
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It’s that time of year again when there is an increase of caribou on portions of the Northern Peninsula. The St. Anthony caribou herd overwinters in the area between Eddies Cove East, Cooks Harbour and the St. Anthony Airport, as well as St. Anthony to Main Brook. Recent observations indicate a significant number of animals […]
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