Government of Newfoundland News
Provincial Government Now Accepting Applications for 2020 RISE Awards
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Research Inspired Student Enrichment (RISE) Awards competition. Award recipients are given the opportunity to attend research-related enrichment programs in Canada and the United States.
Minister Haley Recognizes International Day of the Girl
Executive Council
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is recognizing International Day of the Girl which has been recognized each year since 2012 on October 11. This day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges young women and girls face in our society, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.
Minister Byrne Directs Northern Harvest to Provide Full Disclosure of Further Salmon Mortality Events; Licenses Suspended
Fisheries and Land Resources
The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources.
Public Advisory: Studded Tires Permitted as of November 1
Service NL
Service NL would like to remind the public that as the winter season approaches motorists should consider having their winter tires installed before road conditions turn to snow and ice. Those who choose to use studded tires may do so as of Friday, November 1.
Free Flu Vaccination Clinics Starting October 21
Health and Community Services
With flu season approaching, the Department of Health and Community Services is encouraging Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to get a flu shot.
Minister Byrne Clarifies Government Stance on Aquaculture
Fisheries and Land Resources
I am responding to comments from Opposition Leader Ches Crosbie from earlier today related to the recent mass salmon mortality at Northern Harvest Sea Farm sites on the south coast.
Inclusion Grants Funding Program Now Open for Applications
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Provincial Government is inviting applications for the Inclusion Grants Funding Program, which helps community organizations create more accessible and inclusive facilities and events.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend Launch of Choices for Youth Report on Post-Secondary Student Mental Wellness
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will bring greetings at the launch of Choices for Youth’s report on mental wellness for post-secondary students in Newfoundland and Labrador. The event takes place at 7:00 p.m. this evening (Thursday, October 10), at the Alt Hotel, 125 Water Street, St. John’s.
Minister Warr Outlines Improvements in K-12 Education through Continued Implementation of Education Action
Education and Early Childhood Development
Implementation of the Education Action Plan is on target with 60 per cent of the actions completed or substantially underway.
Public Advisory: Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee to Hold Public Consultation in Burin
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee is holding a public consultation session in Burin for all residents who have an interest in public post-secondary education.
Media Advisory: Minister Warr to Provide Update on Education Action Plan
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will provide an update on the implementation of the Education Action Plan, today (Thursday, October 10) at 1:30 p.m., at St. John Bosco School, 75 Linegar Avenue, Shea Heights.
Ice Arenas Inspected to Ensure Health and Safety of Patrons
Service NL
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is reminding the public that standards are in place to help mitigate potential risks associated with ice rink refrigeration equipment.
Heat Pump Rebate Pilot Program to Begin Accepting Applications
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Today, the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, announced the Heat Pump Rebate Program pilot will begin accepting applications on October 15.
Brush Clearing Underway on Provincial Highways
Transportation and Works
More than 400 hectares of brush along provincial highways will be cleared this fall to increase highway safety. A complete list of highways where brush clearing will occur is available in the backgrounder below.
Public Advisory: Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee to Hold Public Consultation in Clarenville
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee is holding a public consultation session in Clarenville for all residents who have an interest in public post-secondary education.
Research Project Demonstrating Potential to Supply Local, High-Quality Beef
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, visited Spring Meadow Farm in Springdale today for an update on the department’s Beef Cattle Enhancement Demonstration Project. Since 2016, the department has been working with experienced beef cattle farmers to expand the availability of superior, local breeding stock to reduce the need to acquire more costly purebred beef cattle from outside the province.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report A-2019-027 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Michael Harvey, has released his Report A-2019-027 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.
Media Advisory: Minister Bragg to Attend Fire Prevention Week Activities at Beachy Cove Elementary
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will participate in Chief of the Day activities to recognize Fire Prevention Week tomorrow (Wednesday, October 9). The event will take place at Beachy Cove Elementary, 412 Beachy Cove Road, Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s at 12:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Provide Update on Ongoing Agriculture Research Project
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will provide an update on the department’s beef cattle enhancement project tomorrow (Wednesday, October 9) at Spring Meadow Farm, located on the Trans-Canada Highway at Springdale Junction. Minister Byrne will be joined by cattle farmer Tim Young of Spring Meadow Farm. The event begins at 11:00 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Bring Greetings at Atlantic Quality and Patient Safety Learning Exchange
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will bring greetings at the Atlantic Quality and Patient Safety Learning Exchange tomorrow (Wednesday, October 9). The event is taking place in the main ballroom at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John’s, beginning at 8:20 a.m.
