Government of Newfoundland News
Safe and Responsible Hunting Encouraged as Provincial Big Game Hunting Season Set to Begin
Fisheries and Land Resources
Hunters throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are being encouraged to engage in safe and responsible hunting and familiarize themselves with federal and provincial hunting regulations as the 2019-2020 big game hunt is set to commence in certain parts of the province.
Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Attend MADD Ceremony
Service NL
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL, will bring greetings at a bench dedication ceremony hosted by the Avalon Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The event is taking place Sunday, September 15 at the Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Center in Conception Bay South, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Attend the Annual General Meeting of the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works, will bring greetings at the official opening of Stories and Songs and the 12th Annual General Meeting of the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador tonight (Friday, September 13).
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Stoodley to Attend Canada East Undergraduate Technology Conference
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Sarah Stoodley, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend and participate on the judging panel at the East CUTC 2019 (Canada Undergraduate Technology Conference) tomorrow (Saturday, September 14).
Provincial Government Invites Applications for Seniors’ Social Inclusion Initiative
Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
While attending the 50+ Federation’s 44th Annual Convention in Gander, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced that the new Seniors’ Social Inclusion Initiative is now accepting applications.
Corner Brook Health Partnership to Host Job Fair and Information Session
Transportation and Works
Corner Brook Health Partnership, the team of companies selected to design, build, finance and maintain a new acute care hospital in Corner Brook, will host the first of two job fairs and information sessions related to the project on Tuesday, September 17 at the Corner Brook Civic Centre, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Update Provided on Little Bay Islands Relocation
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Residents of the Town of Little Bay Islands and the Provincial Government are moving forward with the relocation of the community.
Provincial Government Launches New 511 App, Website and Phone Service
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works has launched a new service to provide up-to-date information to help residents and tourists make more informed decisions before they travel.
Media Advisory: Provincial Government Launching 511 Service
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Work, will launch the new NL 511 smartphone app, website and telephone number today (Thursday, September 12).
Media Advisory: Minister Trimper to Attend Marine Institute Merchant Navy Memorial Ceremony
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will bring remarks at the Marine Institute Merchant Navy Memorial Ceremony tomorrow (Thursday, September 12). The event will take place at the Merchant Navy Memorial outside the Marine Institute, 155 Ridge Road, St. John’s at 12:00 p.m.
Provincial Government Appoints Director of Serious Incident Response Team
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, announced today that Michael King has been appointed Director for the Newfoundland and Labrador Serious Incident Response Team. Mr. King is a lawyer in St. John’s who has worked in private practice since being called to the Bar in 2004. His biography can be found in the backgrounder below.
Public Advisory: The Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee to Hold Public Consultation in Port aux Basques
Advanced Education, Skill and Labour
The Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee is holding a public consultation session in Port aux Basques for all residents who have an interest in public post-secondary education.
Public Advisory: Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee to Hold Public Consultation in Stephenville
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee is holding a public consultation session in Stephenville for all residents who have an interest in public post-secondary education.
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons Announcing Appointment of SIRT Director
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will announce the appointment of the director for the Serious Incident Response Team tomorrow (Wednesday, September 11).
Media Advisory: Premier Ball and Minister Dempster to Attend 44th Annual Convention of the Newfoundland and Labrador 50+ Federation
Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will be in Gander this week for the Newfoundland and Labrador 50+ Federation’s 44th Annual Convention.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Mental Health Commission of Canada E-Mental Health Report Provides Roadmap for Reducing Wait Times and Improving Care
Health and Community Services
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Mental Health Commission of Canada, together with Memorial University released a report outlining the tremendous success of a brand-new way of improving access to mental health services.
Media Advisory: Minister Crocker Available to Discuss Upcoming Trans-Canada Highway Detours
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works, will be available to media tomorrow (Tuesday, September 10) to discuss upcoming road work and detours beginning this week on the Trans-Canada Highway near Avondale.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Speak at Northern Cod Tracking Project Announcement
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will speak at an announcement tomorrow (Tuesday, September 10) in support of northern cod research. The event will take place at Memorial University’s Marine Institute, 155 Ridge Road, St. John’s at 11:00 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Participate in Release of Mental Health Commission of Canada Report
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will participate in the release of the Mental Health Commission of Canada report on its Newfoundland and Labrador Stepped Care 2.0 E-Mental Health Demonstration Project tonight (Monday, September 9) at 5:30 p.m. The report outlines the outcomes of the 18-month project in this province, first announced in 2017.
