Government of Newfoundland News
Public Advisory: Bridge on McKenzies Brook Forest Access Road Closing for Repairs
Fisheries and Land Resources
The McKenzies Brook bridge, located at the 3.7-kilometre mark on the McKenzies Brook forest access road near the Town of Glenburnie, will be closed for repairs for three days effective Monday, November 18 to Wednesday, November 20.
New Provincial Reading and Mathematics Assessment to Begin Next Spring
Education and Early Childhood Development
Guided by the Education Action Plan, a Provincial Reading and Mathematics Assessment (PRMA) for grades three, six and nine students will begin in May 2020. The Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes, Now is the Time, identified a need for a new provincial assessment of curriculum outcomes in reading and mathematics curricula to better align with national and international assessments.
Provincial Government Launches The Way Forward on Workforce Development
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today launched The Way Forward on Workforce Development - the Provincial Government’s plan for strengthening the province’s workforce and supporting a productive, knowledge-based economy. Minister Mitchelmore was joined by the Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, and students and staff of Indian River High School in Springdale who are exploring first-hand the value of skilled trades.
Minister Announces Appointments to Memorial University Board of Regents
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced four appointments to Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Board of Regents.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball and Minister Gambin-Walsh to Participate in National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims
Executive Council
Service NL
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL, will participate in an event tomorrow (Friday, November 15) ...
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Launch The Way Forward on Workforce Development
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, joined by the Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will launch The Way Forward on Workforce Development tomorrow (Friday, November 15) beginning at 8:50 a.m. at Indian River High School, 10 Grant Avenue, Springdale.
Delegates of Premier’s Forum Discuss Municipal Approach to Health, Diversity and Inclusion
Executive Council
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, hosted the fourth annual Premier’s Forum on Local Government this morning at the St. John’s Convention Centre. Premier Ball was joined by the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, and approximately 50 delegates representing municipalities from across the province.
Premier Ball Announces Senior Public Service Appointment
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the appointment of Kendra Wright as Deputy Minister (Acting) of the Indigenous Affairs Secretariat effective immediately.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Highlights Benefits Agreements for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians
Natural Resources
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources:
Ministerial Statement - Local Innovation Hub Named Top Challenger in North America
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation:
Ministerial Statement - Minister Gambin-Walsh Commemorates National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims
Service NL
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL:
Public Advisory: Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee to Hold Public Consultation in Seal Cove
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee is holding a public consultation session in Seal Cove for all residents who have an interest in public post-secondary education.
Innovative Program Improving Lives of Seniors with Dementia in Newfoundland and Labrador
Health and Community Services
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI) today released the results of a successful collaboration to appropriately reduce the use of antipsychotic medication among people with dementia living in long-term homes.
Media Advisory: Premier and Ministers to Participate in Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Annual Conference and Trade Show
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will address the 69th annual Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Convention and Trade Show which is being held from November 14-16 at the St. John’s Convention Centre, 101 New Gower Street.
Public Advisory: Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee to Hold Public Consultation in Carbonear
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee is holding a public consultation session in Carbonear for all residents who have an interest in public post-secondary education.
Public Advisory: Washout in T’Railway Provincial Park East of Black Duck Siding is Repaired
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The washout in the Robaires River area of the T’Railway Provincial Park near Black Duck Siding has been repaired.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Loveless to Speak at International Coldwater Prawn Forum
Fisheries and Land Resources
Elvis Loveless, Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Land Resources, will bring welcoming remarks at the 2019 International Coldwater Prawn Forum tomorrow (Thursday, November 14).
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Address Premier’s Forum on Local Government
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will address delegates of the fourth annual Premier’s Forum on Local Government tomorrow (Thursday, November 14). Premier Ball will be joined by the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.at the Delta Hotel, 120 New Gower Street, St. John’s. Premier Ball and Minister Bragg will be available to speak to the media at 8:15 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Present at Memorial University Conference
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will deliver the opening presentation tomorrow (Thursday, November 14) at Memorial University of Newfoundland’s and the Waterford Institute of Technology’s joint conference, The Role of Universities and Other Institutes of Higher Education in Economic, Social, and Cultural Development in Peripheral Regions. The conference begins at 8:00 a.m. at Memorial University’s Signal Hill Campus, St. John’s.
Teacher Applications Now Being Accepted for Mathematics Bursary Program
Education and Early Childhood Development
Applications are now being accepted for the K-6 Mathematics Bursary Program. Through the Education Action Plan, bursaries are offered to K-6 teachers to build capacity and to enhance math education in primary and elementary schools.
