Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Participate in Announcement by Venture Newfoundland and Labrador
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 (Thursday, October 24).
Nominations Closing Soon for Human Rights Award
Justice and Public Safety
The Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador would like to advise the public that nominations are closing for the annual Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Award on October 31.
Public Invited to Participate in Consultations on Dementia Care Action Plan
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government is inviting people in Newfoundland and Labrador to help inform the development of a Dementia Care Action Plan. The deadline to participate is November 25, 2019.
Public Advisory: Residents of Fleur de Lys Encouraged to Properly Store Garbage to Address Roaming Black Bears
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is encouraging the residents of Fleur de Lys and area to properly store household garbage to address the problem of black bears roaming the community.
Provincial Government Recognizes International Dyslexia Awareness Month
Education and Early Childhood Development
In recognition of International Dyslexia Awareness Month, the Confederation Building will be lit red this evening (Tuesday, October 22). The lighting is part of the second annual ‘Mark it Read’ for Dyslexia campaign across Canada.
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Address Legendary Coasts Annual General Meeting
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Discuss Federal Election
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador will be available to the media today (Tuesday, October 22), to discuss the outcome of the federal election. The availability will take place at 3:45 p.m. in front of the House of Assembly, East Block, Confederation Building.
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Speak at Community Business Development Corporation Annual General Meeting - Trinity Conception Branch
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at the Community Business Development Corporation’s (CBDC) Trinity Conception branch annual general meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, October 22). The event takes place at 21 Industrial Crescent, Carbonear, beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Public Advisory: Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee to Hold Public Consultation in Grand Falls - Windsor
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee is holding a public consultation session in Grand Falls - Windsor for all residents who have an interest in public post-secondary education.
Provincial Government Celebrates Small Business Week
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today helped kick off Small Business Week in Newfoundland and Labrador by visiting Rocket Bakery and Fresh Food on Water Street in St. John’s.
Multi-Materials Stewardship Board Proclaims Waste Reduction Week
Municipal Affairs and Environment
As the provincial partner of Waste Reduction Week in Canada, the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) is proclaiming Waste Reduction Week from October 21 to 27, 2019 in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Child and Youth Advocate Invites Feedback About Services to Children and Youth Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Office of the Child and Youth Advocate
Child and Youth Advocate Jackie Lake Kavanagh is committed to ensuring children and youth who are deaf and hard of hearing receive the best possible education and school experience in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Provincial Government Announces Appointment to Eastern Health Board of Trustees
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government has appointed Scott Tessier to the Eastern Health Regional Health Authority Board of Trustees. Effective October 18, 2019, Mr. Tessier has been appointed for a three-year term.
New Online Farm Guide Connecting Local Producers with Consumers
Fisheries and Land Resources
An online resource connecting Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to local farms and producers across the province is now available on the Provincial Government website.
Public Advisory: Residents Cautioned About Fraudulent Phone Calls Related to Jury Duty Exemptions
Justice and Public Safety
Service NL
The Department of Justice and Public Safety is warning the public of a phone scam offering jury duty exemptions.
Public Advisory: Public Reminded Not to Feed Wildlife Following Fox Sightings in Conception Bay South
Fisheries and Land Resources
The public are advised of a nuisance fox around the Topsail Beach area in the Town of Conception Bay South and advised not to feed wildlife or leave unsecured food or garbage where animals can access it.
Provincial Tourism Campaign Breaks Record at the 2019 ICE Advertising Awards
Tourism, Culture, Industry, Innovation
Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism won a record-breaking 21 awards at the 2019 Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise (ICE) Advertising Awards at a ceremony last night in Halifax.
Provincial Government Calls for Proposals to Promote Multiculturalism Week
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Through The Way Forward on Immigration, the Provincial Government is working with its partners to increase the number of Multiculturalism Week events throughout the province. As part of that work, government has issued a Request for Proposals for projects and events aimed at promoting intercultural understanding in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
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.
Provincial Government Recognizes International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is recognizing today (October 17) as the United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
