Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Participate in Grand Opening of Kenmount Terrace Community Centre
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will participate in the grand opening of Kenmount Terrace Community Centre tomorrow (Friday, October 18). The grand opening of the new facility will take place at 85 Messenger Drive, St. John’s, beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Support Clean Energy Options
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources announced today, that the Natural Resources Building in St. John’s, located at 50 Elizabeth Avenue, now has two Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for use by both the visiting public and provincial government employees.
Ministers Recognize 71st Annual International Credit Union Day
Service NL
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Today, credit unions throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are celebrating International Credit Union Day. This year’s theme, “Local Service, Global Reach”, recognizes the positive impact credit unions have on families and communities around the world.
Provincial Government Launches The Way Forward on Adult Literacy
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Provincial Government today launched The Way Forward on Adult Literacy, a five-year action plan to help adult Newfoundlanders and Labradorians get the literacy skills they need to lead healthier, more productive lives and fully participate in the province’s economy.
Second Phase of Cannabis Legalization Now in Effect in Newfoundland and Labrador
Finance
In accordance with the Federal Government’s Cannabis Act and Regulations, the second phase of cannabis legalization related to non-medical cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals is now in effect in Newfoundland and Labrador. Under these regulations, as of October 17 licensed producers can begin submitting edible and topical products to Health Canada to be subjected to a review and approval process.
Media Advisory: Minister Warr to Attend Provincial Student Leadership Conference
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will bring greetings at the Provincial Student Leadership Conference at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, October 17).
Provincial Government Supports Coalition Against the Sexual Exploitation of Youth
Executive Council
The Honourable Carol Anne Haley, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, today announced provincial funding to support the Coalition Against the Sexual Exploitation of Youth (CASEY). The organization will receive $60,100 in funding to support their work in raising awareness about the seriousness and degree of sexual exploitation of youth in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Provincial Government Announces Appointments to Minimum Wage Review Committee
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced the members of the Minimum Wage Review Committee. Stephen R. Tessier has been appointed as independent chairperson; Allison Doyle is appointed as the employee representative, and Brenda O’Reilly is appointed as the employer representative. Biographies for the three members and the terms of reference are provided in the backgrounder below.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Launch The Way Forward on Adult Literacy
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will launch The Way Forward on Adult Literacy tomorrow (Thursday, October 17) at 10:00 a.m. at The Murphy Centre, 1 Prince Philip Drive (behind College of the North Atlantic), St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister Warr to Attend Teacher Induction Ceremony
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will attend the 2019 Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association Fall Ceremony of Induction into the Teaching Profession. The event will take place tomorrow (Thursday, October 17) at the Glendenning Golf Course, 120 Gabriel Road, St. John’s, starting at 10:00 a.m.
Public Advisory: Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee to Hold Public Consultation in Gander
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee is holding a public consultation session in Gander for all residents who have an interest in public post-secondary education.
Media Advisory: Minister Haley to Make Funding Announcement
Executive Council
The Honourable Carol Anne Haley, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women will make a funding announcement tomorrow (Wednesday, October 16) regarding the Coalition Against the Sexual Exploitation of Youth (CASEY).
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Bring Greetings at Atlantic Women in Law Enforcement Conference
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General will bring greetings at the opening of the 27th Atlantic Women in Law Enforcement Conference. The event will take place tomorrow (Wednesday, October 16) at 8:45 a.m. at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John’s.
Provincial Government Celebrates Co-op Week
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry, Innovation was joined by Alexis Foster, Managing Director, and Valerie Carruthers, Executive Board Member, of the Newfoundland-Labrador Federation of Co-operatives (NLFC), to sign a proclamation to mark October 13-19 as National Co-op Week across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Media Advisory: Ministers to Address Newleef Conference
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Natural Resources
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minster of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will speak at the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association’s Newleef Green Economy and Clean Technology Conference this week. The conference is being held at the Holiday Inn, 180 Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s.
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.
Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Attend Launch of New Library Program for Seniors
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will celebrate Canadian Library Month and attend the launch of ‘Community Assets Enhancement: Seniors and NL Public Libraries’ on Tuesday, October 15.
Provincial Government Celebrates Foster Families Month
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, recently joined Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association Chair Edie Newton, Executive Director Diane Molloy and foster families to sign a proclamation recognizing October as National Foster Families Month.
Residents Encouraged To Be Mindful of Safe Food Preparation for Thanksgiving
Health and Community Services
As Newfoundlanders and Labradorians gather this weekend to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Department of Health and Community Services encourages everyone to keep food safety top of mind when preparing the turkey feast.
Public Advisory: Black Bear Warning Issued for Harbour Mille Area
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is advising the public about the presence of a black bear in and around the community of Habour Mille. Conservation officers have set a bear trap and continue to monitor the area.
