Government of Newfoundland News

Natural Resources
Fisheries and Aquaculture

From This Rock, the travelling culinary tour which started in Port aux Basques on October 16, is drawing great crowds across the province with an average of 100 people at each venue. The tour ends in St. John’s on November 1. Guests are treated to a multi-course dinner prepared by a culinary team of some of the province’s best chefs.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, currently located at 34 Pippy Place, is moving to new offices on the 3rd floor of the Sir Brian Dunfield Building (the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Building) at 2 Canada Drive.

Health and Community Services

New regulations under the Pharmacy Act, 2012 will expand the scope of practice of pharmacists in Newfoundland and Labrador. The new regulations will allow pharmacists to administer medication by inhalation and injection, including flu vaccines. Further, the Provincial Government is making an important program enhancement by supporting clients of the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP) in accessing flu shots from their pharmacists free of charge.

Environment and Conservation

The Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB), in partnership with Product Care and the Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA), is launching a pilot program to explore the potential to divert additional waste from provincial landfills through one-day recycling events that allow residents to properly dispose of multiple types of waste at one drop-off location.

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

The Provincial Government is investing $300,000 in an after-school physical activity program, Participation Nation Unplugged, which is designed to provide school-aged children with recreational options that promote an active lifestyle and overall wellness. The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, made the announcement today, in partnership with School Sports Newfoundland and Labrador, at St. Matthew’s School in St. John’s.

Executive Council

Their Honours the Honourable Frank Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Patricia Fagan will be giving out treats to Trick or Treating children at Government House on Friday, October 31, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

Elections Newfoundland and Labrador would like to remind the residents of Conception Bay South that Advance Poll voting is taking place today, Wednesday, October 29, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Health and Community Services

The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will announce changes related to pharmacy practice today (Wednesday, October 29) at 11:00 a.m. in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building.

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development: Sport Newfoundland and Labrador

The Newfoundland and Labrador Basketball Association Canada Games Head Coach, Blair White, will be holding a regional Identification camp for the 2017 Men’s Canada Games program. This camp will be held at Corner Brook Regional High, Corner Brook on November 1, 2014. The camp will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. This camp is open to athletes from the region who were born in 2000 and 2001.

Executive Council
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Fisheries and Aquaculture

Two Burin Peninsula-based businesses are better positioned to improve their operations as a result of $488,333 in funding from the Provincial Government. Fortune Head Eco Friends Inc. and Grand Bank Seafood’s Inc. will receive funding to assist with operational growth and development. The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, made the announcements today in Fortune and Grand Bank respectively. Premier Davis was joined by the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development.

Justice and Public Safety

The Honourable Judy Manning, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will address attendees of the Placentia Area Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting taking place tomorrow (Wednesday, October 29) at 7:00 p.m. at the Placentia Bay Cultural Arts Centre.

Environment and Conservation

The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, will participate in the official re-opening of the Gathering Place tomorrow (Wednesday, October 29) at 2:00 p.m.

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, will officially open the Clarenville Age-Friendly Park on Hibernia Drive tomorrow (Wednesday, October 29), beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, will be joined by the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation and MHA for St. John’s West, and representatives of School Sports Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Wednesday, October 29) at St. Matthew’s School, to announce support for Participation Nation Unplugged.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ed Ring, has released his Report A-2014-012 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A summary of the Report is included below.

Justice and Public Safety

The Provincial Government is investing more than $225,000 to enhance firefighting capabilities in the District of Ferryland. The Honourable Judy Manning, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs and MHA for the District of Ferryland, have announced that funding is being provided for the purchase of a rescue vehicle and fire equipment for several communities in the district.

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

Elections Newfoundland and Labrador would like to notify residents of the Conception Bay South district that advance voting will take place tomorrow, October 29, 2014. The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Natural Resources

The Department of Natural Resources is advising residents that there have been black bear sightings in the areas of Gambo, Hare Bay, Indian Bay, Traytown and Glovertown. Conservation officers with the department have placed traps where black bears have been reported and recently relocated a bear from Traytown to a remote area.

Education and Early Childhood Development

Executive Council