Government of Newfoundland News
Ministerial Statement - Adult Diversion Introduced into Court Process Following Justice Summits
Justice and Public Safety
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to stand here today to announce a program that uses the principles of restorative justice to give offenders an alternative to the traditional court process. The need for this type of program was identified by participants of justice summits held across the province over the last two years.
Media Advisory: Minister Haley to Attend 63rd Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
Executive Council
The Honourable Carol Anne Haley, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will attend the 63rd Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, March 11-13, in New York City.
Provincial Government to Introduce Legislation to Establish a New Oil and Gas Corporation
Natural Resources
Today, the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, will introduce legislation to establish a new corporation focused on maximizing opportunities for growth in the province’s offshore oil and gas industry.
New Program Offers Alternative Measures to Court Process
Justice and Public Safety
Using the principles of restorative justice, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, today announced a program that will give offenders alternative means to the traditional court process.
Port Rexton Brewing Plans Expansion to Meet Growing Demand
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
On the Bonavista Peninsula, Port Rexton Brewing Company Limited is a key part of a revitalized hub of small businesses offering new experiences to residents and visitors to the region.
Media Advisory: Minister Coady to Make Oil and Gas Announcement
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, will be available to the media to discuss a new oil and gas corporation today (Monday, March 11). The availability will take place at C-Core in the Captain Robert A. Bartlett Building, 1 Morrissey Road, St. John’s.
Minister Haggie Responds to Concerns about Ambulance Availability in the Conception Bay North Region
Health and Community Services
The Department of Health and Community Services has provided a 30-day termination notice to Moore’s Ambulance service.
Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Give Keynote Address at Rock Awards Gala
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works, will give a keynote address at the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association’s (NLCA) Annual Rock Awards Gala tomorrow (Saturday, March 9) at the Delta St. John’s Hotel and Conference Centre, 120 New Gower Street. The event is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Join MP McDonald to Make Funding Announcement
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, and Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will make an announcement related to the Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program on Monday, March 11. The announcement takes place Hampton Hall, Marine Institute, 155 Ridge Road, St. John’s, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Growing Geotourism on the Bonavista Peninsula
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Recognizing the opportunities for continued tourism growth on the Bonavista Peninsula, Discovery Aspiring Geopark Inc. (DAGI) is further developing the region’s rich geological and cultural heritage with a goal to establish a geopark and achieve UNESCO Global Geopark designation.
Public Advisory: March 10 Marks Beginning of Daylight Saving Time
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded that Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend.
Western Steel Works Improving Energy Efficiency and Productivity
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Operating modern, efficient businesses means looking for ways to improve productivity and sustainability to support growth and create jobs.
Provincial Government Launches Energy Efficiency Program for Oil Heated Homes
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial and Federal Governments are investing a total of $2 million over three years for the Energy Efficiency in Oil Heated Homes Program to lower greenhouse gas emissions and support clean economic growth. Funding is being provided through the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund.
Premier Ball Welcomes Reopening of the Beaver Brook Mine and Creation of Jobs in Central Newfoundland
Executive Council
Natural Resources
Today, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, participated in an announcement on the reopening of the Beaver Brook Antimony Mine in central Newfoundland – creating approximately 100 new jobs for the people of the province.
Media Advisory: Minister Haley to Speak at 2019 Women of Distinction Awards
Executive Council
The Honourable Carol Anne Haley, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will bring greetings at the 2019 Women of Distinction Awards today (Friday, March 8). The awards ceremony is being held at Clovelly, 100 Golf Course Road, St. John’s, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Provincial Government Announces Terms of Reference, Committee of Experts for Independent Public Post-Secondary Education Review
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced the Committee of Experts and released the Terms of Reference for the independent review of the public post-secondary education system.
Media Advisory: Ministers Letto and Osborne to Announce Low Carbon Economy Fund Program
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will launch a new program through the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund tomorrow (Friday, March 8). Minister Letto will be joined by the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and MHA for Waterford Valley; and Byron Chubbs, Vice President of Energy Supply and Planning, Newfoundland Power, representing Take Charge. The event will take place at the Johnson Geo Centre, St. John’s, at 12:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Participate in Mining Announcement in Glenwood
Executive Council
Natural Resources
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services and MHA for Gander, will participate in a mining announcement tomorrow (Friday, March 8). The event will take place at the Glenwood Town Hall, 26 Main Street, Glenwood, at 11:30 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Join MP Rogers to Make Funding Announcement in Bonavista
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, and Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista–Burin–Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will make a funding announcement tomorrow (Friday, March 8). The announcement takes place at the College of the North Atlantic, 301 Confederation Drive, Bonavista, beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Letto to Attend Celebration of Children’s Climate Change Book
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will participate in the celebration of the Conservation Corps’ newest children's book, “The Climate Change Club Helps at Home,” tomorrow (Friday, March 8) at Beachy Cove Elementary, Portugal Cove-St. Phillip’s, at 9:00 a.m.
