Government of Newfoundland News

Justice and Public Safety

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to stand today to recognize the hard work of our Legal Aid team and retiring Provincial Director Nick Summers.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to encourage emergency management partners and organizations to submit a nomination for the Emergency Management Exemplary Service Awards.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced the Provincial Government’s latest project to expand wireless coverage in communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Transportation and Works

Motorists in Labrador are advised that repairs to the washed out section of the Trans-Labrador Highway are underway.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

With support from the Provincial and Federal Governments, a student group from the province will soon engage in an international completion aimed at revolutionizing the transportation industry.

House of Assembly

The House of Assembly advises that the Member-elect for Labrador West will be sworn-in at a ceremony today (Tuesday, June 25) at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at Government House in the Billiards Room.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

With support from the Provincial and Federal Governments, the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor is improving the Corduroy Brook Nature Trail Network to create a high quality tourism product, enhance user experience and draw more visitors year-round. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is contributing $100,000 towards the project, and the Government of Canada is providing a non-repayable contribution of $200,000.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

Sarah Stoodley, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend the Paradigm Hyperloop Pre-Competition Unveil Event on Tuesday, June 25.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will make an announcement regarding cellular infrastructure on Tuesday, June 25. The event will take place in the Town of Bauline at the Bauline Community Centre beginning at 11:00 a.m.

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.

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

The judicial recount for the electoral district of Labrador West concluded today at the Supreme Court in St. John’s.

Children, Seniors and Social Development

In Budget 2019, the Provincial Government is investing $1.79 million for the Community Healthy Living Fund, which provides funding to communities and community-based organizations to support healthy eating and physical activity initiatives and programs throughout the province.

Transportation and Works
Education and Early Childhood Development

Construction has started on a new intermediate school in Paradise. Anticipated to be completed by September 2021, the new school will be approximately 11,000 square metres over three floors and accommodate more than 800 students from Grades 6 to 9.

Executive Council
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

Residents are encouraged to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day by participating in various local events organized by Indigenous Governments and community organizations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Provincial Government, the NunatuKavut Community Council and the Town of St. Lewis are investing in a new multi-purpose building, including a fire hall for the community of St. Lewis. The project has a total value of over $470,000.

Transportation and Works

The Outer Ring Road from Kenmount Road interchange to Logy Bay Road interchange will be closed Sunday, June 23, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Department of Transportation and Works is providing assistance to Clean St. John’s for a cleanup in the area.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will attend the National Indigenous Peoples Day event in the Town of St. Lewis and make an infrastructure funding announcement tomorrow (Friday, June 21). Minister Dempster will be joined by Todd Russell, President of the NunatuKavut Community Council, and Helen Poole, Mayor of St. Lewis. The announcement will take place at St. Lewis Academy, 179 Main Road, at 7:00 p.m.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors, and Social Development, on behalf of the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will join Scott Simms, Member of Parliament for Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, for a funding announcement tomorrow (Friday, June 21).

Fisheries and Land Resources

Conservation officers in Port Hope Simpson and Cartwright are monitoring reports of a polar bear near the Battle Harbour National Historic Site.

Fisheries and Land Resources

Elvis Loveless, Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Land Resources, will bring greetings to the Miawpukek First Nation’s Plamu Ceremony in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day and International Year of the Salmon tomorrow (Friday, June 21). The event begins at 11:00 a.m. at The Point in Conne River.