Government of Newfoundland News
International Year of the Salmon Poster and Essay Contest Winners Announced
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, has announced the winners of a provincial poster and essay contest commemorating International Year of the Salmon in 2019.
Office of the Auditor General - Performance Audits of Departments and Crown Agencies
Office of the Auditor General
Auditor General, Julia Mullaley, today delivered to the House of Assembly her report on Performance Audits of Departments and Crown Agencies. This report included the results of three audits: Healthy Eating in Schools, Oversight of Provincial Wellness Priorities, and Student Transportation.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Make Health Care Infrastructure Announcement
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will make an announcement related to health care infrastructure tomorrow (Friday, June 28).
Minister Dempster Announces Recipients of 2019 Seniors of Distinction Awards
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, today announced the recipients of the 2019 Seniors of Distinction Awards. The awards recognize the contributions, achievements and diversity of seniors throughout the province.
Applications Now Available for Community Enhancement Employment Program
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government is now accepting applications from not-for-profit organizations and local governments that wish to sponsor projects funded by the Community Enhancement Employment Program.
House of Assembly Passes Budget 2019 – Working Towards a Brighter Future
Finance
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, is acknowledging the House of Assembly’s passing of Budget 2019 – Working Towards a Brighter Future.
Premier Ball Presents Awards to Province's Top Athletes
Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Today, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, recognized 125 of the province’s top athletes at the 15th annual Premier’s Athletic Awards ceremony in St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Auditor General to Table Report on Performance Audits of Departments and Crown Agencies
Office of the Auditor General
Auditor General, Julia Mullaley, will table her Report on Performance Audits of Departments and Crown Agencies in the House of Assembly tomorrow (Thursday, June 27).
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Speak at SportNL Annual General Meeting
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will speak at the SeniorsNL Annual Volunteer and Supporters Appreciation event tomorrow (Thursday, June 27). The event will take place at SeniorsNL, 24 Road DeLuxe, St. John’s, beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Public Consultations Launched on Provincial Solid Waste Management Strategy Review
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, today announced the launch of a public consultation process related to the review of the Provincial Solid Waste Management Strategy. This is the first comprehensive review of the strategy since it was announced in 2002.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Warr Congratulates Students, Educators and Staff on a Successful School Year
Education and Early Childhood Development
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development:
Ministerial Statement - Minister Congratulates Paradigm Hyperloop Team
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour:
Public Advisory: Update Provided on Trans-Labrador Highway Repairs, Helicopter Service
Transportation and Works
Residents in Labrador are advised that helicopter service began today for travellers stranded by the washout on Route 510, Trans-Labrador Highway.
Public Advisory: Residents Reminded to Adhere to All-Terrain Vehicle Regulations
Fisheries and Land Resources
Owners, operators and passengers of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are reminded to comply with rules and regulations governing the ownership and use of these vehicles.
School Bus Inspections Results Available Online
Service NL
The results of Service NL’s spring 2019 school bus inspections show consistent results, with 92.6 per cent of buses having passed their mandatory annual inspections by the department’s highway enforcement officers.
Provincial Government Announces Three New Commissioners for the Independent Appointments Commission
Executive Council
A resolution was passed today in the House of Assembly to appoint three individuals to join the Independent Appointments Commission (IAC).
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Present Annual Athletic Awards
Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will host the 15th Annual Premier’s Athletic Awards tomorrow (Wednesday, June 26) at 5:00 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s. The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will emcee the event.
Media Advisory: Minister Warr to Attend Y LEARN Gala in St. John’s
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will attend the Y LEARN Program (Literacy, Enrichment and Academic Readiness for Newcomers) Gala tomorrow (Wednesday, June 26). The event is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Ches Penney Family YMCA, 35 Ridge Road, St. John’s.
Minister Byrne Announces Deployment of Forest Firefighters to Alberta
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, has announced the deployment of 20 firefighters and one agency representative from the department’s wildfire suppression team to assist in fighting wildfires near Steen River, Alberta, about 900 kilometres north of Edmonton. This is the largest contingent of firefighters ever deployed from this province under the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) Mutual Aid Resources Sharing (MARS) Agreement. The deployment is expected to last 19 days.
Presumptive Coverage for PTSD Available July 1
Service NL
As of July 1, 2019, all workers in Newfoundland and Labrador covered by the workplace injury system will be eligible for presumptive coverage for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for injuries occurring on or after this date.
