Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Participate in Tulip Planting Ceremony and Reception at Government House
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will participate in the “Liberation 75” Tulip Planting Ceremony and Reception on the grounds of Government House tomorrow (Saturday, September 21). The ceremony begins at 1:00 p.m.
Nominations Open for Human Rights Award
Justice and Public Safety
The Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador would like to advise the public that nominations are now open for the annual Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Award. This award will recognize an individual, living or deceased, who has made and/or continues to make a meaningful contribution to advancing and furthering human rights in the province.
Registration Open for High School Supplementary Exams
Education and Early Childhood Development
Registration for high school supplementary exams is now open and will close on October 18. Students who have had their June exams deferred or who wish to improve their scores can write supplementary exams in early November.
Public Advisory: Public Asked to Cease Timber Harvesting in the South West River Valley
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources has been made aware of alleged threats to the physical safety of domestic and commercial harvesters in the Southwest River Valley, near Port Blandford. The alleged threats were made on social media by individuals possibly attempting to thwart forest harvesting activity in the area. The RCMP have been notified.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Participate in Grand Opening of Newfoundland Chocolate Company Location
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will participate in the Newfoundland Chocolate Company’s grand opening at Torbay Road Mall tomorrow (Friday, September 20).
Public Advisory: Black Bear Warning Issued for Snook’s Harbour and Area
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources has received several complaints over the past few days about the presence of a black bear in Snook’s Harbour and neighboring communities. Conservation officers have investigated and set a trap in an effort to capture and relocate the animal.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin – Correction for Bulletin Issued on September 18
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Please note that the deadline for public comments related to the project below is October 23, 2019.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Public Advisory: Work to Repair Bridge Above Peacekeepers Way Begins This Weekend
Transportation and Works
Work to repair Eason’s Road Bridge above Route 2, Peacekeepers Way, will begin 6:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21.
Media Advisory: Minister Coady to Address St. John’s Board of Trade
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, will speak at the St. John’s Board of Trade luncheon tomorrow (Thursday, September 19). The luncheon will take place in Salon A at the Delta Hotel St. John’s Conference Centre, 120 New Gower Street, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Bring Greetings at the 5th Annual Unscripted Twillingate Digital Arts Festival
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the 5th Annual Unscripted Twillingate Digital Arts Festival tomorrow (Thursday, September 19). The event takes place at Masonic Lodge, 111 Main Street, Twillingate, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie Available to Discuss Primary Health Care
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will hold a media availability to discuss primary health care today (Wednesday, September 18).
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Bring Greetings at Provincial Historic Commemorations Program Event
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will bring greetings at the Provincial Historic Commemorations Program event tomorrow (Wednesday, September 18).
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Stoodley to Participate in Big Brothers Big Sisters Day
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Sarah Stoodley, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will participate in a Big Brothers Big Sisters Day event tomorrow (Wednesday, September 18). The event will take place in the Main Lobby, East Block, Confederation Building, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Speak at Quin-Sea Fisheries Event
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will speak at a reception tomorrow (Wednesday, September 18) in support of the province’s lobster fishery. The event will take place in New Harbour at Quin-Sea Fisheries Limited, 1 Government Road, starting at 1:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Open the 2019 Placentia Bay Industry Showcase
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will speak at the official opening of the Placentia Bay Industry Showcase tomorrow (Wednesday, September 18).
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Speak at West Coast Hospital Job Fair
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will speak at a job fair and information session on the new west coast acute care hospital hosted by Corner Brook Health Partnership tonight (Tuesday, September 17) at the Corner Brook Civic Centre.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Speak at Memorial University’s Internationalization Office
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will speak at the re-opening of Memorial University’s Internationalization Office at 4:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, September 17). The event will take place at the office’s new space in the Corte Real Building, Burton’s Pond, St. John ’s campus.
Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Attend SeniorsNL Annual General Meeting
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will address attendees during the SeniorsNL Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, September 17).
Public Advisory: Cook’s Brook West Trestle in T’Railway Provincial Park Closing for Repairs
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Cook’s Brook West Trestle, located south of the Town of Mount Moriah, will close on Thursday, September 19 and Friday, September 20 for repairs. The public is encouraged to use caution in the area.
