Due to a water line break at the Janeway, some services have been rescheduled. Outpatient surgical procedures scheduled for today and Friday, and outpatient blood collection scheduled for today have been rescheduled. Inpatient and emergency services are not affected. Clean-up is ongoing, and teams are working diligently to resume affected services as soon as possible. Those who had appointments that were impacted have been contacted.

A fire ban has been declared for Labrador due to extensive wildfire activity, as well as elevated Fire Weather Index ratings in the region. The ban is effective immediately and will be in effect until July 13. Permits to burn grass, brush or other materials are cancelled and fireworks and sky lanterns are banned. Wood-fueled fires are not permitted on forest land, within 300 metres of forest land, or on land that contains flammable vegetation during a fire ban. Forest land in

The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands has updated the fire hazard rating for the St. John's Metro region. The rating is now "high," which means fireworks are prohibited. This includes consumer fireworks.

When large cargo ships, tankers and cruise vessels approach a port, one of the most important people involved in ensuring a safe arrival is often someone many people never see — the harbour pilot. Harbour pilots, also known as marine pilots, are highly trained mariners who board ships before they enter or leave a port and provide expert guidance through local waterways. While a ship's captain remains in command of the vessel, the harbour pilot brings specialized knowledge of

As Canada Day celebrations get underway across Newfoundland and Labrador, provincial officials are reminding residents to check local fire conditions before setting off personal fireworks. The provincial government says fireworks and sky lanterns are prohibited under Forest Fire Regulations whenever the Fire Weather Index reaches yellow (high risk), orange (very high risk) or red (extreme risk) levels. Officials warn that violations can result in significant penalties ranging