Government of Newfoundland News
Provincial Government Announces Production and Supply Agreement with Atlantic Cultivation
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Provincial Government continues to position the province as a leader in Canada’s cannabis industry by entering into a production and supply agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador’s Atlantic Cultivation Inc. and its strategic partner, Auxly Cannabis Group.
Minister Dempster Responds to Release of Child and Youth Advocate’s Review of Child Protection Services to Inuit Children
Children, Seniors and Social Development
I welcome the report from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate on child protection services to Inuit children in Newfoundland and Labrador, and I am honoured that the Nunatsiavut Government invited me to be present in Nain for its release.
Child and Youth Advocate Releases Review of the Child Protection System’s Response to Inuit Children
Office of the Child and Youth Advocate
Child and Youth Advocate Jackie Lake Kavanagh today released ‘A Long Wait for Change’. This is the independent review of the province’s child protection system’s response to Inuit children.
Pumpkin House Child Care Centre Celebrates Official Opening
Education and Early Childhood Development
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, participated in the official opening of the new Pumpkin House Child Care Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay today.
Ministers Warr and Gambin-Walsh Welcome Students and Educators Back to School
Education and Early Childhood Development
Service NL
With a new school year beginning this week, the Provincial Government is welcoming students, teachers, administrators and staff back to school.
Government Services Committee to Hold Public Hearings and Invites Submissions from the Public
House of Assembly
The House of Assembly Government Services Committee wishes to advise it will be conducting public hearings and is inviting public submissions related to its review of the draft Bill, Real Estate Trading Act, 2019.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Make Announcement Related to Cannabis Industry
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will make an announcement tomorrow (Wednesday, September 4) related to the cannabis industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. The announcement is taking place at 2:00 p.m. in Salon B of the Capital Hotel, 208 Kenmount Road, St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister Warr to Participate in Events in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will attend two events tomorrow (Wednesday, September 4) in Happy Valley - Goose Bay.
Provincial Government Announces Appointments to Western Health Board of Trustees
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government today announced five new appointments to the Western Regional Health Authority Board of Trustees.
Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Nomination Details
Executive Council
The Honourable Judy M. Foote, P.C., O.N.L, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, advise nominations are being accepted for the province’s highest honour.
Federal and Provincial Governments Celebrate Groundbreaking for New Habitat Homes in Labrador
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The following is being distributed at the request of the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation:
Media Advisory: Labrador Bridge Naming Event Postponed
Transportation and Works
The ceremony scheduled for today (Tuesday, September 3) at 2:00 p.m. to name the bridge on the Trans-Labrador Highway over the Kenamu River has been postponed.
Media Advisory: Minister Coady Attending SPE Offshore Europe Conference
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, is participating in the annual SPE Offshore Europe conference starting today (Tuesday, September 3) and running until September 6.
Public Advisory: Scheduled Lane Reductions for Pitts Memorial Drive Postponed
Transportation and Works
The scheduled inspection and maintenance of the Pitts Memorial Drive bridge above Water Street that was scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 3 has been postponed.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Media Advisory: Labrador Bridge to be Named for Late Government Employee
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and MHA for Cartwright - L'Anse au Clair, will participate in a ceremony to name the bridge on the Trans-Labrador Highway over the Kenamu River. The bridge, approximately 75 kilometres south of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, will be named the Leslie S. Chubbs Memorial Bridge.
Public Advisory: Upcoming Lane Reductions and Closures on Pitts Memorial Drive
Transportation and Works
Motorists in the Avalon region are advised of potential delays on the Pitts Memorial Drive bridge above Water Street starting Tuesday, September 3 and continuing until Thursday, September 19. At times, traffic will be reduced to one lane on Pitts Memorial Drive, Water Street and Southside Road. There will be no lane closures during high-volume periods of the day between 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Attend Habitat for Humanity Sod-turning Ceremony in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will attend a sod-turning ceremony for a new Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador build in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Tuesday, September 3.
Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada Working Together to Strengthen Protection of the Offshore Environment
Natural Resources
Today, the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, hosted a meeting to discuss the protection of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador offshore environment.
Public Advisory: Lane Closures and Temporary Detour on Trans-Canada Highway near Avondale
Transportation and Works
Work to replace culverts on the Trans-Canada Highway, east of the Avondale interchange, will begin Tuesday (September 3) with impacts to motorists taking place in two phases.
