Government of Newfoundland News
Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 3
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Celebrating during the holidays is filled with fun for children and youth. Fire safety should be top-of-mind when attending festive activities.
Public Advisory: Veterinarian Contracted to Assess Feral Cat Population Withdraws Services
Fisheries and Land Resources
The private veterinarian contracted by the Provincial Government to assess the feral cat population on Little Bay Islands has chosen to withdraw services.
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Participate in Announcement by Venture Newfoundland and Labrador
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will participate in an announcement by Venture Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Wednesday, December 11). The event takes place at Emera Innovation Exchange, 100 Signal Hill Road, St. John’s, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Fall House of Assembly Session Concludes with Legislation that Supports Consumers and Creates Safer Roads and Communities
Executive Council
Consumer protection, as well as safer roads and communities, highlighted the fall legislative session of the House of Assembly. The legislative agenda emphasized the Provincial Government’s actions to strengthen communities and make Newfoundland and Labrador a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
Media Advisory: Minister Osborne to Deliver Fall Fiscal and Economic Update
Finance
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board will deliver the 2019-20 Fall Fiscal and Economic Update tomorrow (Wednesday, December 11). The news conference will take place in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building at 12:00 p.m.
Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 2
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Smoke alarms can save lives. This holiday season, ensure that smoke alarms are correctly installed and properly maintained.
Public Advisory: Provincial Government Working to Ensure Humane Treatment of Feral Cats
Fisheries and Land Resources
With relocation of residents from Little Bay Islands underway, the Provincial Government is working collaboratively with a private veterinarian to ensure feral cats in the community are safely trapped, assessed by qualified professionals and, if necessary, euthanized in a humane manner. Animals considered good candidates for adoption will be brought to an animal shelter.
Provincial Government Reaches Tentative Agreements with NAPE
Finance
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has reached a tentative agreement with the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public Employees (NAPE) to extend 16 current collective agreements until March 31, 2022. These agreements are subject to ratification by NAPE’s over 16,000 members from across the province.
House of Assembly - Statement from the Speaker of the House of Assembly
House of Assembly
The Standing Orders of the House of Assembly were followed appropriately with respect to the vote that occurred on Thursday, December 5, 2019.
Public Advisory: Holiday Safety Tips – Day 1
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment is kicking off the 12 Days of Fire Safety, which offers safety tips leading up to the holiday season. Each weekday up to Christmas Eve, the department will provide tips on how to protect families and homes from emergency situations.
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Participate in Ceremonies for 2019 Canadian Tire Para Hockey Cup Gold Medal Game
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will participate in the official ceremonies for the 2019 Canadian Tire Para Hockey Cup gold medal game tomorrow (Saturday, December 7).
Not-for-Profit Moose Licence Program Helping Support Province’s Charitable Groups
Fisheries and Land Resources
Charitable organizations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador continue to benefit from moose acquired through the Provincial Government’s not-for-profit moose licence allocation system.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Stoodley to Participate in Ceremonies for Canadian Tire Para Hockey Cup Bronze Medal Game
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Sarah Stoodley, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation will participate in the official ceremonies for the 2019 Canadian Tire Para Hockey Cup bronze medal game tomorrow (Saturday, December 7) at the Double Ice Complex, 68 McNamara Road, Paradise.
Legislation Passed to Support Province in National Class Action Against Opioid Manufacturers and Wholesalers
Justice and Public Safety
Legislation to support the recovery of health care costs suffered as a result of opioid-related wrongs has passed in the House of Assembly. The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, announced in September that Newfoundland and Labrador supports the national class action launched by British Columbia against opioid manufacturers and wholesalers.
Highlighting a Dairy Project as Part of $8 Million in Support for Agriculture in Newfoundland and Labrador
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, toured Cornerstone Farm in Cormack today to view how a local dairy farm is expanding its milking herd with help from a $400,000 investment from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Combined with the Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program, more than $8 million has been invested to support the province’s agriculture sector.
Public Advisory: Residents Reminded about Out-of-Province Medical Insurance Coverage When Travelling This Holiday Season
Health and Community Services
While travelling this holiday season, the Department of Health and Community Services is encouraging people to be prepared and ensure they have adequate insurance to protect against the cost of unexpected medical emergencies. This is particularly important when visiting other countries such as the United States, where health care costs can be significant.
Thousands of Students and Youth Getting Hands-on Experience in Technology and Learning About Future Job Opportunities
Education and Early Childhood Development
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Students at Vanier Elementary in St. John’s demonstrated their creativity, problem-solving skills and expertise in coding and technology today as the Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, updated the province on work to enhance the development of technology skills in young people.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Bring Greetings at School Sports NL Super Volley 2019
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will bring greetings tomorrow (Friday, December 6) at the opening of School Sports NL Super Volley 2019, which is being hosted by Gander Collegiate.
Human Rights Commission Announces Winners of 2019 Human Rights Awards
Justice and Public Safety
During a ceremony today at Government House in St. John's, the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission presented the 2019 Human Rights Award to Jessie Lawrence, 2SLGBTQ+ Advocate and Youth Activist.
Media Advisory: Ministers Warr and Davis to Showcase Advancements in Technology for Children and Youth
Education and Early Childhood Development
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will provide an update on the Provincial Government’s partnership with Brilliant Labs, which offers opportunities in coding and technology to youth across the province. The event, which will include demonstrations by students, will take place at Vanier Elementary, 75 Ennis Avenue, St. John’s, tomorrow (Friday, December 6) at 9:30 a.m.
