Government of Newfoundland News
Public Advisory: Holiday Safety Tips – Day 1
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment is kicking off the 12 Days of Fire Safety, which offers safety tips leading up to the holiday season. Each weekday up to Christmas Eve, the department will provide tips on how to protect families and homes from emergency situations.
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Participate in Ceremonies for 2019 Canadian Tire Para Hockey Cup Gold Medal Game
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will participate in the official ceremonies for the 2019 Canadian Tire Para Hockey Cup gold medal game tomorrow (Saturday, December 7).
Not-for-Profit Moose Licence Program Helping Support Province’s Charitable Groups
Fisheries and Land Resources
Charitable organizations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador continue to benefit from moose acquired through the Provincial Government’s not-for-profit moose licence allocation system.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Stoodley to Participate in Ceremonies for Canadian Tire Para Hockey Cup Bronze Medal Game
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Sarah Stoodley, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation will participate in the official ceremonies for the 2019 Canadian Tire Para Hockey Cup bronze medal game tomorrow (Saturday, December 7) at the Double Ice Complex, 68 McNamara Road, Paradise.
Legislation Passed to Support Province in National Class Action Against Opioid Manufacturers and Wholesalers
Justice and Public Safety
Legislation to support the recovery of health care costs suffered as a result of opioid-related wrongs has passed in the House of Assembly. The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, announced in September that Newfoundland and Labrador supports the national class action launched by British Columbia against opioid manufacturers and wholesalers.
Highlighting a Dairy Project as Part of $8 Million in Support for Agriculture in Newfoundland and Labrador
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, toured Cornerstone Farm in Cormack today to view how a local dairy farm is expanding its milking herd with help from a $400,000 investment from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Combined with the Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program, more than $8 million has been invested to support the province’s agriculture sector.
Public Advisory: Residents Reminded about Out-of-Province Medical Insurance Coverage When Travelling This Holiday Season
Health and Community Services
While travelling this holiday season, the Department of Health and Community Services is encouraging people to be prepared and ensure they have adequate insurance to protect against the cost of unexpected medical emergencies. This is particularly important when visiting other countries such as the United States, where health care costs can be significant.
Thousands of Students and Youth Getting Hands-on Experience in Technology and Learning About Future Job Opportunities
Education and Early Childhood Development
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Students at Vanier Elementary in St. John’s demonstrated their creativity, problem-solving skills and expertise in coding and technology today as the Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, updated the province on work to enhance the development of technology skills in young people.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Bring Greetings at School Sports NL Super Volley 2019
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will bring greetings tomorrow (Friday, December 6) at the opening of School Sports NL Super Volley 2019, which is being hosted by Gander Collegiate.
Human Rights Commission Announces Winners of 2019 Human Rights Awards
Justice and Public Safety
During a ceremony today at Government House in St. John's, the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission presented the 2019 Human Rights Award to Jessie Lawrence, 2SLGBTQ+ Advocate and Youth Activist.
Media Advisory: Ministers Warr and Davis to Showcase Advancements in Technology for Children and Youth
Education and Early Childhood Development
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will provide an update on the Provincial Government’s partnership with Brilliant Labs, which offers opportunities in coding and technology to youth across the province. The event, which will include demonstrations by students, will take place at Vanier Elementary, 75 Ennis Avenue, St. John’s, tomorrow (Friday, December 6) at 9:30 a.m.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Highlights Activities to Strengthen Offshore Protection
Natural Resources
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources:
Ministerial Statement - Christmas Lights Across Canada Marks Beginning of Holiday Season
Transportation and Works
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works:
Media Advisory: Premier Ball and Minister Byrne to Tour Dairy Farm for Update on Agriculture Support
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will tour Cornerstone Farm in Cormack tomorrow (Friday, December 6) at 11:00 a.m. The farm is located about one kilometer from the entrance to the Town of Cormack on Veteran’s Drive, Route 422.
Public Advisory: Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee to Hold Public Consultation in Baie Verte
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee is holding a public consultation session in Baie Verte for all residents who have an interest in public post-secondary education.
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons Available to Media
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will hold a media availability today (Thursday, December 5) to address an ongoing RNC investigation into the death of an inmate at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary on November 6, 2019.
Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Attend MADD Avalon Annual Vigil
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will speak tonight (Wednesday, December 4) at the MADD Avalon Annual Vigil in Remembrance of Victims and Survivors of Impaired Driving.
Public Advisory: Christmas Lights Across Canada Celebration Taking Place Tomorrow
Transportation and Works
The 33rd annual Christmas Lights Across Canada celebration will take place tomorrow (Thursday, December 5), beginning at 6:00 p.m. in St. John’s in the lobby of the Confederation Building, East Block.
Media Advisory: 2019 Human Rights Award Ceremony
Justice and Public Safety
The Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission will present the annual Human Rights Award at a ceremony tomorrow (Thursday, December 5). The event begins at 2:35 p.m. with the award being presented at 3:00 p.m. at Government House in St. John's.
Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Encourages Holiday Fire Safety
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the importance of practicing fire safety throughout the year and particularly during the Christmas holiday season.
