Government of Newfoundland News

Municipal Affairs and Environment

Using fireworks is an exciting way to bring in the new year, but it is important to remember that they are explosive devices and must be used correctly and safely. If your holiday plan includes lighting fireworks, take the following precautions:

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at the Baie Verte Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting tomorrow (Friday, December 13). The AGM takes place at the Baie Vista Inn, Baie Verte, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will make an announcement regarding cellular infrastructure tomorrow (Friday, December 13). The event takes place at the Town Hall in Middle Arm, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today congratulated Dr. Vianne Timmons on her appointment as the 13th president and vice-chancellor of Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Health and Community Services

The Provincial Government is immediately lifting the maximum dose caps for Lucentis and Eylea under the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP).

Fisheries and Land Resources

The bridge located at the beginning of White Hills forest access road, located 7.5 km west of Clarenville, will be closed for repairs for three days from Friday, December 13 to Sunday, December 15.

Service NL

On January 1, 2020, several changes to the Automobile Insurance Act and associated regulations will come into effect. The changes are intended to help stabilize insurance rates while enhancing consumer protection.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

Sitting around a fireplace is a tradition of the holiday season for everyone to enjoy and share in celebrations.

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.

Finance

The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, today released the province’s annual Fiscal and Economic Update, which provides a snapshot of the province’s fiscal situation at the midway point of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020.

Health and Community Services

The holiday season can be difficult for some.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

Celebrating during the holidays is filled with fun for children and youth. Fire safety should be top-of-mind when attending festive activities.

Fisheries and Land Resources

The private veterinarian contracted by the Provincial Government to assess the feral cat population on Little Bay Islands has chosen to withdraw services.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will participate in an announcement by Venture Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Wednesday, December 11). The event takes place at Emera Innovation Exchange, 100 Signal Hill Road, St. John’s, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Executive Council

Consumer protection, as well as safer roads and communities, highlighted the fall legislative session of the House of Assembly. The legislative agenda emphasized the Provincial Government’s actions to strengthen communities and make Newfoundland and Labrador a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Finance

The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board will deliver the 2019-20 Fall Fiscal and Economic Update tomorrow (Wednesday, December 11). The news conference will take place in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building at 12:00 p.m.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

Smoke alarms can save lives. This holiday season, ensure that smoke alarms are correctly installed and properly maintained.

Fisheries and Land Resources

With relocation of residents from Little Bay Islands underway, the Provincial Government is working collaboratively with a private veterinarian to ensure feral cats in the community are safely trapped, assessed by qualified professionals and, if necessary, euthanized in a humane manner. Animals considered good candidates for adoption will be brought to an animal shelter.

Finance

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has reached a tentative agreement with the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public Employees (NAPE) to extend 16 current collective agreements until March 31, 2022. These agreements are subject to ratification by NAPE’s over 16,000 members from across the province.

House of Assembly

The Standing Orders of the House of Assembly were followed appropriately with respect to the vote that occurred on Thursday, December 5, 2019.