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The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

ENVIRONMENTAL PREVIEW REPORT SUBMITTED:

White Hill Pond Quarry                                                                (Reg. 1828)
Proponent:  Cabot Ready Mix Limited

The proponent has submitted an environmental preview report (EPR) for the above undertaking as required by the minister. The EPR document is available on the Department of Environment and Climate Change website at www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/projects/project-1828/.

Public comments regarding the EPR are welcome and may be emailed to the Chair of the Environmental Assessment Committee, Brenda Rowe, at browe@gov.nl.ca, or to EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca or they may be mailed to the address below.

Environmental Assessment Division
Department of Environment and Climate Change
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700
St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6

Public comments must be received by June 23, 2023. The minister’s decision on the EPR is due by July 3, 2023.

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West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6

Environmental assessment information is available at:

www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/env-assessment/

www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/files/GUIDE-TO-THE-PROCESS_May-2023.pdf

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Public comments may be forwarded to: EAprojectcomments@gov.nl.ca

If you submit comments on a project that is under environmental assessment, please advise the department if you DO NOT wish to share your comments with the project proponent.

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This month, 42 medical residents accepted Medical Resident Bursaries offered by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in return for working in the province for up to 36 months as part of a return-in-service agreement.

This bursary is in addition to the 22 full-time Memorial University students enrolled in their fourth academic year of the Undergraduate Medical Education Program who have accepted the department’s Undergraduate Medical Student Bursary and have agreed to work in the province for at least one year, which was announced earlier this week.

The group of 42 medical residents includes five family medicine residents who will practice in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Other residents have agreed to work in St. John’s, Carbonear, Clarenville, Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, Twillingate, Springdale and Corner Brook.

Funding amounts increase for more rural positions, and range from $40,000 for family medicine residents who practice in St. John’s up to $90,000 for family medicine residents and specialist residents who practice in rural and difficult-to-fill areas. The Medical Resident Bursaries are flexible, and residents can receive pro-rated amounts for working periods less than 36 months.

Medical Resident Bursaries are available to medical residents who are:

• Medical school undergraduates from Memorial University completing the final two years of their post-graduate medical education in Newfoundland and Labrador or in another Canadian program;
• Medical school undergraduates from another Canadian jurisdiction completing the final two years of their post-graduate medical education in Newfoundland and Labrador; or
• A Canadian medical school graduate who has completed undergraduate medical school or post-graduate residency training at Memorial University, and is completing subspecialty training accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

The bursaries are included as part of other incentives that offer thousands of dollars in funding to recruit and retain health care students and experienced professionals in exchange for return for service.

To learn more about the wide range of bursaries and incentives available for health care workers looking to explore a career in Newfoundland and Labrador, please visit workinhealthnl.ca or email the Provincial Health Professional Recruitment and Retention Office at recruit@WorkinHealthNL.ca.

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“Our bursaries are working. So far, these two bursaries are resulting in 64 students agreeing to practice in our province. Recruiting health care professionals is a competitive market and our programs are enticing health care professionals to work here, which in turn helps balance workloads and helps them decide to stay here. We are not done yet, and we look forward to more physicians and nurses agreeing to work in Newfoundland and Labrador in the coming months.”
Honourable Tom Osborne
Minister of Health and Community Services

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The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced that Newfoundland and Labrador will host the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards. St. John’s will play host city to the award show again for the first time since 2008.

Leading up to the awards ceremony, there will be a week-long celebration of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canadian folk music. Special events such as showcases and all ages events will be planned to celebrate Newfoundland and Labrador’s rich history in folk music.

The award ceremony and related festivities will coincide with the recently announced Year of the Arts, a celebration of Newfoundland and Labrador’s rich arts and cultural sector. This year-long celebration will feature public initiatives including events, festivals, music and performances.

Minister Crocker was joined at the announcement by Wade Pinhorn, Local Chair, Canadian Folk Music Awards Event Committee; Cathy Duke, Chief Executive Officer of Destination St. John’s; Anna Brophy, Chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society; and Rhonda Tulk-Lane, Chief Executive Officer of MusicNL, as well as other key stakeholders.

Newfoundland and Labrador folk musicians who wish to submit their albums for consideration for a 2024 Canadian Folk Music Award can visit www.folkawards.ca for more information.

Celebrate NL, Destination St. John’s and Music NL submitted a bid to bring the folk music showcase to the province. The mission of the Canadian Folk Music Awards is to celebrate and promote Canadian folk music in all its forms.

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“The Canadian Folk Music Awards will find a natural and enthusiastic audience here in Newfoundland and Labrador. Folk music is entwined in our storytelling culture, and we have had an incredible number of folk artists find success on the national and international stages. I look forward to the 2024 awards show and can guarantee that this will be one of the best events the Canadian folk music community has ever seen.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

“The Canadian Folk Music Awards are excited to be returning to St. John’s to join with the folk music community in Newfoundland and Labrador to celebrate the best in Canadian folk music.  Artists from across the country will perform in St. John’s, and join local musicians and music lovers, many surely playing Folk Night at The Ship, and in any of the traditional sessions happening around town.  Newfoundland and Labrador are steeped in folk traditions, and I’m excited to bring the country to enjoy what the province has to offer!”
Graham Lindsey
Canadian Folk Music Awards

“Destination St. John’s is delighted to see the Canadian Folk Music Awards come to St. John’s in 2024. Not only will we welcome artists and visitors from across the country, but we will have the opportunity to celebrate the success of our own talented singers, songwriters and musicians at home.”
Cathy Duke
Destination St. John’s

“We are thrilled to be a part of the esteemed Canadian Folk Music Awards. As passionate advocates for the rich heritage and diversity of folk music in Newfoundland and Labrador, MusicNL is excited to join forces with the Canadian folk music community to celebrate and recognize the incredible talents within this genre. Our team is dedicated to supporting a memorable event that pays tribute to the artists, songwriters, and industry professionals who have made significant contributions to the Canadian folk music landscape. We look forward to supporting a remarkable event showcasing the power and beauty of folk music that leaves a lasting impact on both the performers and the audience.”
Rhonda Tulk-Lane
MusicNL

“The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society is thrilled that the Canadian Folk Music Awards has selected our capital city as its destination in 2024. Our province has such rich and diverse folk arts traditions and we’re excited to showcase them to the whole country. With 2024 being the Year of the Arts, as well as the 50th anniversary of the NLFAS event ‘Folk Night at The Ship’, we are not only delighted to share our talent with our fellow Canadian folk artists, but we are also excited to be inspired by them!”
Anna Brophy
Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society

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The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, will visit with BGC St. John’s tomorrow (Thursday, May 18).

The visit will take place at BGC St. John’s, 25 Buckmaster’s Circle, at 2:00 p.m.

Minister Abbott will meet with the Executive Director and staff to discuss the Summer Camp Inclusion Grant, which provides financial support for a support person to accommodate children with disabilities to attend summer camp.

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The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, and Minister Responsible for the Community Sector, will bring remarks at the Town of Pouch Cove’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Night tomorrow (Thursday, May 18).

The event takes place at the Lion’s Club, 200 Satellite Road, Pouch Cove beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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Ministers representing Canada’s northern jurisdictions gathered this week in Churchill, Man. for the 2023 Northern Development Ministers’ Forum (NDMF).

Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt hosted this year’s forum, which focused on learning from successful examples of economic reconciliation through action across the country.

“Manitoba was honoured to welcome our federal, provincial, and territorial counterparts to Churchill for this year’s Northern Development Ministers’ Forum, which offered meaningful opportunities to collaborate and support sustainable development in the North,” said Nesbitt. “The Manitoba government is committed to successful northern development through strategic investments and partnerships with Indigenous Peoples. We will continue to pursue opportunities that bring us closer to achieving those goals and supporting federal, provincial and territorial commitments towards economic reconciliation.”

Strong relationships and partnerships are essential for northern communities to create and develop economic opportunities. This forum, the first since 2019, helped reinforce co-operation among provincial, territorial, and federal authorities to advance the diverse and common interests of northern communities and raise awareness on strategic priorities and actions to advance socio- economic development of the North.

Over the past two days, the ministers engaged in discussions to advance shared priorities and projects including:

• Youth Leadership – Opportunities to advance northern and Indigenous youth leadership;
• The North Beyond Remediation – Sustainable Planning for Remediation and Post- Remediation of Contaminated Sites to address potential social, economic or environmental risks; and
• Looking Back, Looking Forward – Enhancing the effectiveness and best practices sharing outcomes of the Forum for the Future.

Presentations and moderated panels showcased successful partnerships and learning opportunities for exploring and applying models by each jurisdiction according to their own priorities and needs.

Ministers learned about Nisokapawino Forestry Management Corporation, a partnership between industry and First Nations, Indigenous-owned Arctic Gateway Group, which operates the Hudson Bay Railway and the Port of Churchill, Canada’s only Arctic seaport serviced by rail, as well as successful examples of industry and Indigenous partnerships in the mining sector.

During the forum, the ministers reviewed and committed to build on three priority projects in respect of each jurisdiction’s roles and responsibilities:

• Documenting best practices to improve drinking water systems in northern and Arctic Canadian communities;
• Phase 2 of the multi-year Youth Leadership Project focused on the proposed engagement plan, including pilot projects across jurisdictions; and
• Development of tools, inventories and models to help each jurisdiction to advance economic reconciliation across the North.

These projects are shared priorities to help facilitate sustainable economic opportunities to ensure a strong future for the North. Indigenous engagement by each jurisdiction is key to successful project outcomes.

Observations by ministers:

“Our government is continuing to work with territorial, provincial, Indigenous, and northern partners to co-develop and co-implement innovative ideas and policies that lead to a more sustainable and more prosperous North and Arctic. This is a key priority of the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework. Through this forum and our positive discussions, we will continue to build relationships with Indigenous, provincial and territorial partners, bringing long-lasting benefits together with Northerners. We know that implementing solutions developed for Northerners, by Northerners, is the only way to achieve true economic reconciliation across the country.”
The Honourable Dan Vandal, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor

“The Northern Development Ministers’ Forum provides the opportunity to work together on mutual opportunities and challenges with our partners in the North. Newfoundland and Labrador looks forward to continuing work on our shared priorities as we host the 2024 Forum.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Labrador Affairs and Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, Newfoundland and Labrador

Established in 2001, the Northern Development Ministers’ Forum provides federal, provincial, and territorial ministers representing Canada’s North with an opportunity to advance common interests, raise awareness of northern issues and accomplishments, and learn from experiences across jurisdictions.

The next Northern Development Ministers’ Forum will be hosted by Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Le Forum des ministres responsables du développement du Nord se concentrent sur la réconciliation économique par l’action

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The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will make an announcement related to folk music in Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Thursday, May 18).

The event will take place at The Ship Pub, 265 Duckworth Street, St. John’s at 3:00 p.m.

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The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will attend the Academy Canada graduation in St John’s tomorrow (Thursday, May 18).

The ceremony will take place at the Arts and Culture Centre, 95 Allandale Road, St. John’s beginning at 10:30 a.m.

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The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will bring greetings at a Davis Cup Champions Tour event tomorrow (Thursday, May 18).

The event will take place at The Rooms, third floor atrium, 9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John’s beginning at 1:00 p.m.

In 2022, Canada won the Davis Cup for the first time in the tournament’s 123 year history. To celebrate this historic win, the Davis Cup Trophy is travelling to all Canadian provinces over a five-month period. More information can be found on the Tennis Canada website.

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The Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, will participate in an announcement by Venture Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Thursday, May 18).

The announcement will take place at Bounce Health Innovation, located in the Faculty of Medicine building, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John’s in room 3M 200 on the third floor beginning at 9:30 a.m.

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The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is establishing a new Manager of Physician Relations position within the Department of Health and Community Services to continue strengthening its relationship with the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA).

NLMA members, including individual physicians, clinics, and physician groups, often request additional information regarding the department’s Medical Care Plan (MCP) adjudication. The new position will ensure NLMA members receive:

• Timely information on MCP adjudications;
• Clear reasons on decisions to adjust or reject claims; and
• Guidance on how physicians can avoid future adjustments.

The position is part of the Shared Agenda for Family Medicine, which addresses issues related to the retention of the province’s family physician workforce. The agenda, created earlier this year, outlines plans for:

• Physician recruitment and retention;
• Collaborative community care teams;
• Addressing human resource shortages; and
• Improving the way emergency medicine services are provided.

Numerous initiatives, such as establishing an Office of Recruitment and Retention within the department, the blended capitation payment model, and the creation of physician marketing and recruitment programs have already begun, while work continues on other initiatives to be completed later in 2023.

More information on the Shared Agenda is available here. Recruitment for the Manager of Physician Relations position has begun and the department anticipates filling the position this summer.

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“We all recognize the value of physicians in this province, and the importance of compensating them for the insured service they provide to patients. We also recognize the importance of the adjudication process of MCP claims. Introducing this new position will help build a stronger relationship with physicians by ensuring they receive clear information on decisions related to MCP claims and how to avoid issues in the future.”
Honourable Tom Osborne
Minister of Health and Community Services

“The NLMA is encouraged that the government recognizes the need to enhance relations between MCP and physicians. We hope this position will help foster a common understanding about MCP processes, provide guidance and improve communication on MCP claims and audits. Ensuring physicians are paid on a timely and accurate basis consistent with the services they have provided is a priority for the NLMA and is key to improving recruitment and retention.”
Dr. Kris Luscombe
Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association

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The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring remarks at the Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador 25th anniversary celebration and Team NL send-off today (Wednesday, May 17).

The event takes place at the Emera Innovation Exchange, 100 Signal Hill Road, St. John’s with doors opening at 3:30 p.m. and remarks following at 4:00 p.m.

The event will include a send-off for Team NL 2023, a team of students and apprentices who have demonstrated excellence in skilled trade areas and will be travelling to compete at the Skills Canada National Competition in Winnipeg, Manitoba from May 25 to 26.

Skills Canada has a mission to encourage and support a coordinated Pan-Canadian approach to promoting skilled careers in trades and technologies to youth and their communities.

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The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is standing up to hate and promoting acceptance and inclusivity today on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

This day is recognized around the world to draw attention to the unacceptable persecution, discrimination and violence experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, and all those with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.

The Provincial Government is committed to working collaboratively with the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community to ensure Newfoundland and Labrador is a safe, accessible and inclusive place for all people throughout our province.

The Office of Women and Gender Equality has been actively consulting with community stakeholders, including 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations, to craft a provincially tailored violence prevention plan guided by the recently announced ten-year National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. This action plan will build on existing approaches and strategies to prevent and address gender-based violence in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Through Budget 2023, the Office of Women and Gender Equality has allocated over $3.3 million to support equity-seeking and violence prevention organizations and initiatives throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

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“The growing diversity of Newfoundland and Labrador and the vibrant 2SLGBTQQIA+ community in our province is something to celebrate. Today and every day, our Provincial Government will promote kindness, respect and dignity for people of all gender identities and sexual orientations.”
Honourable Pam Parsons
Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality

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National Seal Products Day is celebrated annually during the month of May to promote the seal products industry and highlight the importance of the seal fishery for Newfoundland and Labrador, particularly for coastal communities and Indigenous people.

Scott Reid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will be representing the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador at a reception today (Tuesday, May 16) on Parliament Hill recognizing National Seal Products Day.

The event is being hosted by Speaker of the House of Commons, The Honourable Anthony Rota, and is open to Members of Parliament, Senators and seal products industry stakeholders.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Craft Council will also be representing the province, and will have a variety of high quality seal crafts and apparel on display. The council has been a major supporter of National Seal Products Day since its inception in 2017, and is recognized for its advocacy work in support of the seal fishery.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador remains a key supporter of the seal products industry through investments in the Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund, which is responsible for managing the ongoing Canadian Seal Products marketing campaign. The Provincial Government has contributed $774,000 since 2019 toward this nearly $3 million initiative that aims to promote seal products and their benefits.

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“Events such as National Seal Products Day help raise the profile of the sealing sector, and provide an important platform for industry supporters to network and offer their perspectives about the economic and cultural benefits offered by the sealing industry. I look forward to continued work with our federal partners and industry stakeholders to promote the seal products industry and increase awareness about all the benefits available from our seal resources.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

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The Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, will participate in a panel discussion at the St. John’s Board of Trade’s Business Bootcamp tomorrow (Wednesday, May 17).

The event takes place at the Delta Hotels St. John’s Conference Centre, Salon A, 120 New Gower Street, St. John’s beginning at 8:30 a.m.

The St. John’s Board of Trade Business Bootcamp includes a variety of informative sessions that provide a fast-paced look at topics and advice to help participants grow their businesses.

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The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will bring greetings at the annual international Peace Officers’ Memorial Day service tomorrow (Wednesday, May 17).

The event will take place at the St. John’s Seventh-day Adventist Church, 30 Aldershot Street, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

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Two separate investigations by officers with the Resource Enforcement Division of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture have resulted in convictions and fines against two individuals, for violations of provincial Forest Fire Regulations.

Kevin Power of Cupids was convicted and fined $500 in Provincial Court at Harbour Grace on October 12, 2022, for lighting a fire on or within 300 meters of forest land during the 2022 forest fire season without a permit to burn, contrary to Section 3 of the Forest Fire Regulations.

Barbara Thomson of Harbour Main was convicted and fined $500 in Provincial Court at Harbour Grace on January 11, 2023, for lighting a fire on or within 300 meters of forest land during the 2022 forest fire season without a permit to burn, contrary to Section 3 of the Forest Fire Regulations.

Both individuals were charged as a result of investigations into forest fires in Brigus and Harbour Main on May 11, 2022. Resource Enforcement Officers determined that the forest fires had originated from fires that both individuals admitted to lighting for the purpose of burning debris. Provincial forest firefighters, water bombers and local fire departments had to be called to extinguish the fires.

The public can report suspected illegal or suspicious activity anonymously at any time, by calling 1-877-820-0999 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Anonymous reports can also be submitted online at www.nlcrimestoppers.com or www.stoppoaching.ca.

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Scott Reid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will attend a reception tomorrow (Tuesday, May 16) on Parliament Hill recognizing National Seal Products Day.

The event will take place in the Speaker’s Dining Room, Room 233-S West Block, Parliament Hill, 111 Wellington Street, Ottawa from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

National Seal Products Day is celebrated annually during the month of May to promote the seal products industry and highlight the importance of the seal fishery for Canada’s Indigenous people, coastal communities and entire population.

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Provincial Highway Enforcement Officers throughout Newfoundland and Labrador will be participating with law enforcement agencies in International Roadcheck from May 16 to 18, 2023.

International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume inspection and enforcement event, where Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance-certified inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the United States will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers at weigh/inspection stations, designated inspection areas and along roadways.

This year, inspectors will pay particular attention to anti-lock braking systems and cargo securement, to highlight the importance of these aspects of vehicle safety.

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The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the official launch of the City of St. John’s Come Home Mural tomorrow (Tuesday, May 16).

The launch takes place at 11:00 a.m. on Harvey Road, St. John’s, just below The Rooms (the mural begins near 30 Harvey Road).

Created by artists Molly Margaret and Lily Taylor, the Come Home Mural celebrates the meaning of home to people of Newfoundland and Labrador, including Indigenous people, newcomers and multi-generational families.

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