Government of Newfoundland News
Research Project Demonstrating Potential to Supply Local, High-Quality Beef
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, visited Spring Meadow Farm in Springdale today for an update on the department’s Beef Cattle Enhancement Demonstration Project. Since 2016, the department has been working with experienced beef cattle farmers to expand the availability of superior, local breeding stock to reduce the need to acquire more costly purebred beef cattle from outside the province.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report A-2019-027 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Michael Harvey, has released his Report A-2019-027 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.
Media Advisory: Minister Bragg to Attend Fire Prevention Week Activities at Beachy Cove Elementary
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will participate in Chief of the Day activities to recognize Fire Prevention Week tomorrow (Wednesday, October 9). The event will take place at Beachy Cove Elementary, 412 Beachy Cove Road, Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s at 12:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Provide Update on Ongoing Agriculture Research Project
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will provide an update on the department’s beef cattle enhancement project tomorrow (Wednesday, October 9) at Spring Meadow Farm, located on the Trans-Canada Highway at Springdale Junction. Minister Byrne will be joined by cattle farmer Tim Young of Spring Meadow Farm. The event begins at 11:00 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Bring Greetings at Atlantic Quality and Patient Safety Learning Exchange
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will bring greetings at the Atlantic Quality and Patient Safety Learning Exchange tomorrow (Wednesday, October 9). The event is taking place in the main ballroom at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John’s, beginning at 8:20 a.m.
Public Advisory: Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee to Hold Public Consultation in Bonavista
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee is holding a public consultation session in Bonavista for all residents who have an interest in public post-secondary education.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Speak at Atlantic Quality and Patient Safety Learning Exchange
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at the Atlantic Quality and Patient Safety Learning Exchange tomorrow (Tuesday, October 8) at 8:25 a.m.
Provincial Government Recognizes Fire Prevention Week 2019
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government is acknowledging Fire Prevention Week from October 6-12. This year’s theme is “Not everyone wears a cape. Plan and protect your escape”. During this week, residents, families, educators, and fire departments are encouraged to learn more about home escape planning in the event of fire.
Media Advisory: Minister Coady to Speak at the Closing Gala of the 2019 Atlantic Canada Showcase
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, will speak at the closing gala of the 2019 Atlantic Canada Showcase tomorrow (Tuesday, October 8). The gala is taking place at the St. John’s Convention Centre, 50 New Gower Street, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Public Advisory: Newfoundlanders and Labradorians Being Advised of E.coli Outbreak
Health and Community Services
The Department of Health and Community Services advises that there have been 22 confirmed cases of E.coli in the province this week, and Public Health officials within the department, as well as the regional health authorities are working with Service NL to investigate.
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Bring Greetings at the 2019 Atlantic Canada Showcase
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will bring greetings at the welcome reception of the 2019 Atlantic Canada Showcase on Sunday, October 6. The event takes place at The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John’s, beginning at 6:45 p.m.
Two Properties Available for Agriculture Development under Land Consolidation Program
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is accepting Requests for Proposals for two land consolidation properties currently available for agricultural development. The properties are located in Torbay on the Avalon Peninsula, and Highlands on the west coast, and total approximately 56 hectares of land available for long-term use through 50-year agriculture leases.
Celebrating World Teachers’ Day
Education and Early Childhood Development
In recognition of World Teachers’ Day, teachers and educators in Newfoundland and Labrador and throughout the world are being recognized for their dedication and commitment to teaching.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend IBEW Local 1620 Education Conference
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will bring greetings at the 2019 IBEW Local 1620 Education Conference tomorrow (Friday, October 4) at 1:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 188 Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s.
Findings of the 2019 Independent Resource Assessment Released
Natural Resources
Today, the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, released the 2019 oil and gas resource assessment results which identify an additional 3 billion barrels of oil and 5.8 trillion cubic feet of gas potential offshore Newfoundland. In total, there is a combined resource potential of 52.2 billion barrels of oil and 199.6 trillion cubic feet of gas in just nine per cent of the province’s offshore. The assessment was conducted by Beicip-Franlab, a leading independent company in doing resource assessments globally.
Minister Haggie Acknowledges Bell Islander Featured in National Mental Illness Awareness Campaign
Health and Community Services
October 6 to 12 is Mental Illness Awareness Week, and the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, is recognizing Donovan Taplin of Bell Island, who is featured in a national campaign entitled ‘Faces of Mental Illness’.
Minister Mitchelmore Hosts Fifth Minister’s Roundtable on Immigration
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, hosted the fifth Minister’s Roundtable on Immigration in Happy Valley-Goose Bay yesterday (Wednesday, October 2).
Forest Fire Prevention and Education Efforts Paying Dividends
Fisheries and Land Resources
Efforts to create greater public awareness about wildfire safety and prevention, combined with fewer fire starts, are having positive results. The overall number of forest fire starts and total area burned was down again during the 2019 fire season, particularly in Labrador. This marked the third consecutive year where the fire starts and area burned are well below the previous ten-year average.
Government and Eastern Regional Service Board Agree on Approach to Waste Collection Services
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government and the Eastern Regional Service Board (ERSB) have agreed on an approach to waste collection services on un-serviced roads in unincorporated areas.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Attend Event Acknowledging Sale of Marystown Shipyard
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be in Marystown tomorrow (Thursday, October 3) to recognize the sale of the Marystown Shipyard and new economic development for the region.
