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Pitts Memorial Drive and a section of Peacekeepers Way will be closed Sunday, May 29, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a cleanup of litter and large discarded items.

The closures are necessary to ensure a safe environment for all crews working on and near the highway.

Peacekeepers Way will be closed between Fowler’s Road and the interchange with the Trans-Canada Highway while Pitts Memorial Drive will be closed from the interchange to the New Gower Street, St. John’s, intersection.

Traffic control will be in place to guide motorists. During the cleanup, barricades will be erected to prohibit access at all entry points:

• Fowler’s Road
• Trans-Canada Highway interchange
• Ruth Avenue
• Richard Nolan Drive
• Robert E Howlett (Route 3) Interchange
• Eastbound ramp from Bay Bulls Road
• Bay Bulls Road interchange
• New Gower Street intersection

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is also using the closures to complete highway maintenance.

On Sunday, May 15, the department closed the Outer Ring Road for a cleanup that resulted in the equivalent of 10 tandem dump trucks of garbage removed from the highway, including 2,400 bags of garbage. Approximately 4,500 bags and 1,500 bags were collected in May 2021 and September 2021, respectively.

The department also used the closure to replace highway signs, remove illegally-posted signs, replace guide rails, remove excess sand and debris, and repair shoulder erosion.

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Kathryn Summers
Transportation and Infrastructure
709-729-1758, 699-6147
kathrynsummers@gov.nl.ca

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The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for St. John’s South – Mount Pearl, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement to support a fuel switching project at Labatt Brewery in St. John’s. The ministers will be joined by the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Education and MHA for Waterford Valley and Marc Ballantyne, General Manager, Labatt Atlantic Breweries.

The event will take place tomorrow (Thursday, May 26) at 11:30 a.m., in the Barrel Room, Labatt Brewery, 60 Leslie Street, St. John’s. Following the announcement, there will be a tour of the facility.

Media are asked to confirm their attendance with Lynn Robinson at lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca.

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Media contact
Lynn Robinson
Environment and Climate Change
709-729-5449, 691-9466
lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca

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The Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador’s conference titled ‘Embracing Neurodiversity’ originally scheduled for 9:00 a.m. today (Wednesday, May 25) at the Emera Innovation Exchange has been postponed. Details on rescheduling will be provided when they become available.

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Khadija Rehma
Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 730-2977
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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 participate in a virtual panel entitled ‘Employment Capacity for People with Disabilities in the Natural Resources Sector’ tomorrow (Wednesday, May 25).

The virtual event to be hosted by InclusionNL and Memorial University, starts at 1:00 p.m. and will focus on strategies to ensure equitable employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador’s oil and gas, mining and renewable energy sectors.

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Media contact
Khadija Rehma
Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 730-2977
khadijarehma@gov.nl.ca

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The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings to the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador’s conference titled ‘Embracing Neurodiversity’ at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, (Wednesday, May 25).

The event is being held at the Emera Innovation Exchange, 100 Signal Hill Rd, St. John’s.

The Autism Society, Newfoundland and Labrador is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for autistic persons, providing education, programs and navigational support as well as promoting acceptance of neurodiversity through educational initiatives and campaigns.

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Media contact
Khadija Rehma
Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 730-2977
khadijarehma@gov.nl.ca

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Decking repairs to the Bishop’s Falls Trestle in the T’Railway Provincial Park are now finished and the area is re-opened for public use. The repairs started in March and approximately 280 metres of decking has been replaced.

To report any damage or concerns related to the T’Railway, please contact the Parks Division by emailing trailway@gov.nl.ca or by calling 709-637-2040.

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Adrienne Luther
Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
709-729-4819, 730-2953
adrienneluther@gov.nl.ca

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The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Michael Harvey, has released his Report A-2022-006 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.

To view the Report in its entirety, please go to www.oipc.nl.ca/reports/commissioner

Report: A-2022-006 Report Date: May 19, 2022 Public Body: Department of Industry, Energy and Technology Summary: The Department of Industry, Energy and Technology received a request for documents related to the acquisition of the Come by Chance refinery. The Third Party was notified of the Department’s intention to release the records and subsequently objected to the release of certain information contained within a memorandum of understanding. The Third Party filed a complaint with this Office, claiming that the information must be withheld under section 39 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party). The Commissioner found that the burden of proof had not been met and recommended that the information be released.

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Sean Murray
Director of Research & Quality Assurance
709-729-6309

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The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Michael Harvey, has released his Report A-2022-005 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.

To view the Report in its entirety, please go to www.oipc.nl.ca/reports/commissioner

Report: A-2022-005 Report Date: May 19, 2022 Public Body: City of St. John’s Summary: The Complainant submitted an access request to the City of St. John’s under the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 for information relating to the job titles of and remuneration that the City paid to former employees of St. John’s Sports and Entertainment Ltd. The circumstances of these employees’ departure from their positions are related to alleged incidents of workplace harassment, for which there are ongoing negotiations. The City provided the job titles, but has refused to provide the remuneration paid, relying on settlement privilege and subsections 35(1)(f) and (g) (disclosure harmful to the financial or economic interests of a public body). The Commissioner found that, in the current circumstances, the City could continue to withhold the information under section 35(1)(g), but that the situation was fluid and that the City may not be entitled to withhold the information indefinitely.

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Sean Murray
Director of Research & Quality Assurance
709-729-6309

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The last day to have studded tires removed from vehicles is Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Under the Highway Traffic Act, studded tire use is only permitted between November 1 and April 30 each year. Due to weather conditions experienced this year, the deadline was extended.

As we head into the busy summer season, motorists are also reminded to drive safely and responsibly when travelling our province’s roadways.

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Krista Dalton
Digital Government and Service NL
709-729-4748, 685-6492
kristadalton@gov.nl.ca

 

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The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, has announced decisions regarding applications for fish processing licensing applications. The approved applications are:

• Mary’s Bay Fisheries Inc. – The application for a new primary processing license for groundfish (all species), whelk and snow crab for St. Mary’s Bay Fisheries Inc. has been approved. The snow crab licence will be restricted to purchase of raw material not exceeding 2.5 million pounds in round weight form.
• Dandy Dan’s Fish Market Ltd., Argentia – The application requested an increase in purchasing of snow crab from one million pounds per year to two million pounds per year. The minister has approved the application to purchase an additional one million pounds of snow crab.

Additional information about the minister’s decisions, including approved and unapproved applications, can be found at the link in the Learn More section below.

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“As you can imagine, these are difficult decisions to make. Be assured that I have weighed the considerations and met with the Fish Processing Licensing Board to discuss their recommendations. I would like to extend the greatest appreciation to the members of the Board for their assistance and hard work. I’ve made what I feel are fair decisions which will help diversify and maximize the value of Newfoundland and Labrador’s seafood industry.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

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Information on Minister’s Decisions

Fish Processing Licensing Policy Manual

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Craig Renouf
Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
637-2923, 640-6922
craigrenouf@gov.nl.ca

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The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will bring greetings at the econext Industry Awards ceremony today (Tuesday, May 24), at the Alt Hotel, 125 Water Street, St. John’s, at 2:00 p.m.

econext is a not-for-profit association of businesses that accelerates clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Media contact
Lynn Robinson
Environment and Climate Change
709-729-5449, 691-9466
lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca

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The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will speak at SportNL’s annual scholarship awards reception today (Tuesday, May 24).

The event will take place at the Johnson Geo Centre in the Celestial Gallery, 175 Signal Hill Road, St. John’s, beginning at 12:00 p.m.

Representing over 70,000 individuals, SportNL is a volunteer-run organization that promotes amateur sport throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Media contact
Lynn Robinson
Environment and Climate Change
709-729-5449, 691-9466
lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca

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Effective Tuesday, May 24, forest access roads in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area will be closed to vehicle traffic until further notice at the following locations:

• South Branch Forest Access Road
• Goose River Forest Access Road
• Grove’s Point Forest Access Road
• Grand Lake Forest Access Road System (.8 km mark, at the second gate)

Temporary closures at this time of year are required to protect forest access roads from damage during the spring thaw period. Roads will remain open for ATV use.

For further information please contact the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture at 709-897-7116.

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Media contact
Craig Renouf
Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
709-637-2923, 640-6922
craigrenouf@gov.nl.ca

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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 attend the Atlantic Sports and Recreation Weekend Banquet by the Canadian Council of the Blind on Sunday, May 22.

The event takes place at The Capital Hotel, 208 Kenmount Road, St. John’s, starting at 5:00 p.m.

The Canadian Council of the Blind is a membership-based non-profit organization that brings together Canadians who are blind, deaf-blind or living with vision loss through chapters within their own local communities to share common interests and social activities.

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Khadija Rehma
Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 730-2977
khadijarehma@gov.nl.ca

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A contract valued at $7.8 million has been awarded to Coady Construction & Excavating Ltd. to replace Rushy Pond Bridge on the Trans-Canada Highway, approximately six kilometres west of Grand Falls-Windsor.

The contract includes work to construct a new concrete bridge and a temporary bypass around the construction site, install guiderails, pave the highway leading to the new structure, and remove the existing bridge.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure anticipates construction starting this construction season and being completed in 2023.

Motorists should travel at a reduced speed and drive cautiously while work is ongoing.

The bridge is one of two bridges near Grand Falls-Windsor to be replaced beginning this year. A $2.4 million contract was awarded in January to JCL Investments Inc. to replace Aspen Brook Bridge on the Trans-Canada Highway, approximately 20 kilometres west of Grand Falls-Windsor.

In 2021, the department rehabilitated 27 bridges and completed work on two bridge replacements. In addition, work to replace five others continues this year.

Information on tenders issued and awarded by the department and other public bodies is available by visiting www.merx.com/govnl.

Information on active highway construction projects and repairs is also available by visiting nl511.ca and on the NL 511 mobile app.

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“New bridges help ensure our most vital highway for the transportation of goods across the island remains intact. We look forward to more bridge work being completed as part of our multi-year roads plan this year and beyond.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

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A $7.8 million contract has been awarded to Coady Construction & Excavating Ltd. to replace Rushy Pond Bridge on the Trans-Canada Highway, approximately six kilometres west of Grand Falls-Windsor. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure anticipates the work being completed in 2023.

Learn more
Provincial Roads Plan Outlines Highway Construction Projects for Two Construction Seasons

Contract Awarded to Replace Central Newfoundland Bridge

Contract Awarded for Replacement of Shoal Harbour River Bridge

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Transportation and Infrastructure
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The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced today the awarding of a new contract to Halifax C&D Recycling that will provide an in-province recycling solution for used tires in Newfoundland and Labrador. He was joined by Derm Flynn, Chair, Multi-Materials Stewardship Board and Bev Connell, Director of C&D Material Operations, Halifax C&D Recycling to mark this new milestone for the province.

The Multi-Materials Stewardship Board issued a request for proposals in December 2021. The contract was awarded to Halifax C&D Recycling to implement a tire derived aggregate solution within the province through a new facility they will develop in the eastern region. Halifax C&D, which is a member of the Municipal Group of Companies, have provided used tire management services in Nova Scotia since May 2009, processing approximately one million tires annually. There are approximately 500,000 tires recycled annually in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Tire derived aggregate is an engineered product made by mechanically shredding scrap tires. It is used in a broad range of civil engineering applications, the majority of which occurs in the construction industry for projects such as road building and repair, transportation infrastructure, commercial and residential building, and landfill design and construction.

This new in-province solution will be beneficial to the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with transporting tires to out of province markets. The new contract will also help stimulate the local economy, providing in-province market opportunities for tire derived aggregate and creating jobs.

The Multi-Materials Stewardship Board will continue to export tires while the new processing facility is being developed, which is expected to be operational by fall 2022. Since 2010, used tires have been shipped to an end market in Quebec, where they are used as Tire Derived Fuel. Residential and commercial tire collection/drop-off locations will not change as a result of the new contract.

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“I am pleased that the MMSB has secured a new contract which allows the tire recycling program to now operate within our province. This new solution is a significant achievement for waste management in our province which will have major environmental and economic benefits.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister Responsible for the MMSB

“Securing an in-province processing and market solution for used tires is an incredible milestone in the evolution of waste management in Newfoundland and Labrador. This contract provides us with a long-term sustainable recycling solution for used tires, which works better for the environment and for our local economy. We have always wanted an in-province solution and are excited to start this new journey with Halifax C&D Recycling. I would like to thank our end market in Quebec for their cooperation in supplying a destination for used tires over the years.”
Derm Flynn
Chair, MMSB Board of Directors

“We’re very pleased to be bringing our experience in this niche area of recycling to Newfoundland and Labrador and, in doing so, making a significant investment into developing our business here, using local suppliers and hiring local people as we serve the Province in this effort.”
Bev Connell
Director C & D Material Operations, The Municipal Group of Companies

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Learn more
MMSB Used Tire Management Services

Used Tire Drop Off Locations

Media contacts
Lynn Robinson
Environment and Climate Change
709-729-5449; 709-691-9466
lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca

Jackie O’Brien
Multi-Materials Stewardship Board
709-757-3696; 709- 682-6657
jobrien@mmsb.nl.ca

Bev Connell
Halifax C&D Recycling
902-832-4190; 902-483-4514
bconnell@dexter.ca

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

UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:

Placentia Hiking Trail                                                                    (Reg. 2199)
Proponent: Placentia Chamber of Commerce

The proponent proposes to develop a continuous 24-kilometre hiking trail network within the Town of Placentia that would link the region’s historical and natural assets. The network would extend from Argentia to Point Verde, incorporating existing trails and dirt roads but would also require areas of new construction. Proposed activities include vegetation clearing, ditching, resurfacing with aggregate, and installation of culverts, boardwalks, footbridges and staircases. A description of the project can be found on the department’s webpage at www.gov.nl.ca/eccm/env-assessment/projects-list/.

The undertaking was registered on May 19, 2022; the deadline for public comments is June 23, 2022; and, the minister’s decision is due by July 3, 2022.

Plans Approved:

Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s Marine Ingredients Plant         (Reg. 2174)
Proponent: Windy Heights Farm and 63562 Newfoundland and Labrador Limited

On May 18, 2022, the minister approved the waste management plan and the contingency plan for the Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s Marine Ingredient Plant project. The approval of these plans is a condition of release for this project.

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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 may be forwarded to: EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca

Environmental assessment information is available at:
www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/env-assessment/

www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/files/GUIDE-TO-THE-PROCESS_Dec2021

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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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Lynn Robinson
Environment and Climate Change
709-729-5449; 691-9466
lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca

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The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation today participated in a tour of the Heart’s Content Cable Station Provincial Historic Site with Ambassador Dr. Eamonn McKee, Ambassador of Ireland to Canada and representatives with the Town of Heart’s Content.

The successful laying of the Trans-Atlantic telegraph cable between Heart’s Content and Valentia in 1866 represents one of the major milestones in human history and global communications. The Heart’s Content and Valentia Cable Stations are the complete surviving testament to the outstanding genius and perseverance behind this world-altering feat, which many at the time believed to be impossible. Between 1866 and 1894, six different cables were connected between Heart’s Content and Valentia.

Discussions have been ongoing between the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, the Valentia/Kerry County Council, the Irish UNESCO Office, and the Canadian UNESCO Office regarding a possible transboundary UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination for the Transatlantic Cable Ensemble: Valentia – Heart’s Content.

In order to be nominated, both cable stations have to be included on their respective country’s Tentative List for World Heritage Sites. In 2017, the Heart’s Content Cable Station Provincial Historic Site was added to Canada’s Tentative List. It is hoped that Valentia will be added to Ireland’s Tentative List this summer. Once this happens, Newfoundland and Labrador and Ireland will proceed with next steps to secure a nomination.

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“Today’s tour was an opportunity to showcase the Heart’s Content Cable Station Provincial Historic Site. I encourage everyone to visit the Cable Station during Come Home 2022. It was also an opportunity to continue discussions on the Valentia-Heart’s Content transboundary UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination. Our government is excited about the possibility of the Trans-Atlantic Cable Ensemble being inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This will bring tremendous benefits for the communities of Heart’s Content and Valentia, and will further strengthen the connections between the two communities, as well as the connections between our province and Ireland.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

“Heart’s Content is a vital part of the global story and the modern age. Its people and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador have done a truly impressive job in conserving its heritage and telling that story. The station at Heart’s Content is a true Canadian and world treasure. Valentia Island and its community are proud partners in the application to have the transatlantic cable and its two stations at Heart’s Content and Valentia recognized by UNESCO as a joint heritage site.”
Ambassador Dr. Eamonn McKee
Ambassador of Ireland to Canada

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Heart’s Content Cable Station

Valentia Transatlantic Cable Station

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Provincial Historic Sites

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Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
709-729-4819, 730-2953
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Embassy of Ireland
sally.bourne@dfa.ie

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The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is pleased to announce recipients of Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Award grants for 2022. Seven municipalities, fire departments and community groups have been awarded funding through this program which is administered by FireSmart Canada in cooperation with provincial partners. The grants, valued at $500 each, help fund local projects aimed at reducing the risk of wildfire damage in and around communities.

This year’s recipients are the Terra Nova Volunteer Fire Department, Town of Englee, Sheaves Cove Recreation Committee, St. Barbe-Pigeon Cove Volunteer Fire Department, Town of Hermitage-Sandyville, Victoria Fire Department and Marystown Fire Department.

Wildfire professionals from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture work with grant recipients to educate residents about practices that help reduce the wildfire risk within their communities. Award recipients use grants to plan community events that may include awareness or mitigation activities such as demonstrating how to safely store firewood and neighborhood clean ups focused on removing combustible materials such as dry leaves and brush.

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“I would like to congratulate all 2022 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Award recipients for identifying wildfire safety and prevention as a priority for their communities. The objectives of the program align well with our department’s efforts to create greater awareness about the dangers associated with wildfire and provide citizens with valuable knowledge to better protect their homes and property.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

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FireSmart Canada

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The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation and Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs:

Speaker, it is an honour for me today to recognize an educator, a historian, and a friend.

Patricia Way is a distinguished Labradorian. She has made it her life’s work to help people and communities learn and understand the branches that make up their family tree. If you wanted to know about your family history, you went to Patty.

Patty Way has spent literally thousands of hours poring over historical records and journals, reading church documents, and talking to people about their family connections.

It has been through her unabiding devotion that she has pieced together the roots that run deep in Labrador and shared what she has learned through articles, presentations and kitchen table chats.

In recognition of her research in unravelling and honouring the stories of Labrador and its people over the past 50 years, Memorial University conferred upon Patty Way an honorary doctorate of laws during convocation ceremonies that took place this morning in Corner Brook.

Today is truly a special and proud moment for Patty and indeed for all of Labrador. I am so filled with pride as I reflect upon my time sitting around board tables with Patty as we discussed the great issues of the day. I thank this tremendously proud Labradorian for the mentorship she has provided to me and many others.

I ask this Honourable House to join with me in extending congratulations to Dr. Patty Way. Enjoy my friend. This recognition is well-deserved.

Thank you.

 

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