Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Participate in Opening Ceremonies of the 2019 World Cup Qualifier Basketball Game
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will participate in the opening ceremonies of the 2019 World Cup Qualifier basketball game in St. John’s tonight (Thursday, February 21). The event takes place at Mile One Centre 50 New Gower Street, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Provincial Government Partnering with Industry and Communities to Expand Cellular Service in St. Mary’s Bay
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Provincial Government’s latest project to expand wireless coverage in communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador was announced today by the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL and MHA for Placentia - St. Mary's, on behalf of the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation.
Provincial Government Issues Final Public Tender to Complete Work at Bishop Feild Elementary
Transportation and Works
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has issued the final public tender to complete required remediation work at Bishop Feild Elementary.
Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Make Announcement Regarding Cellular Infrastructure
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL and MHA for Placentia–St. Mary's, on behalf of the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will make an announcement in St. Mary’s regarding cellular infrastructure tomorrow (Thursday, February 21). The event takes place at the Community Centre in St. Mary’s, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Supporting Research and Development to Improve Patient Safety
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today toured Polyamyna Nanotech Inc.’s laboratory space at Marine Institute, to view the progress of their work in improving patient safety by preventing hospital-acquired infections.
Provincial Government Awards Contract to Construct New Primary School in Bay Roberts
Transportation and Works
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has awarded a contract to construct a new primary school in Bay Roberts to replace Coley’s Point Primary. The contract, valued at approximately $16.2 million, has been awarded to JMJ Holdings Ltd.
Public Advisory: Pet Owners Encouraged to Keep Animals Inside
Fisheries and Land Resources
With parts of Newfoundland and Labrador under an Extreme Cold Warning, the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is reminding residents that cats and dogs should be kept inside during cold weather or have access to an insulated dog house.
One-Metre Rule Improves Road Safety
Service NL
On March 5, 2019, changes to the Highway Traffic Act aimed at increasing safety for cyclists and pedestrians will come into effect.
Multi-Materials Stewardship Board to Provide Almost $100,000 to Support Green Innovators
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The following is being released on behalf of the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board:
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Tour Polyamyna Nanotech
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will tour Polyamyna Nanotech’s laboratory space tomorrow (Wednesday, February 20). The tour takes place at the Mount Scio campus of Marine Institute, St. John's, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Provincial Government Invites Applications for Job Creation Partnerships
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced applications are now being accepted for this year’s Job Creation Partnerships (JCP) program.
Provincial Government Issues Public Tender for Upgrades to Bay St. George Medical Clinic Building
Transportation and Works
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has issued a public tender for upgrades to the Bay St. George Medical Clinic building in Stephenville.
Provincial Government Releases Terms of Reference for Provincial Solid Waste Management Strategy Review
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment has released the Terms of Reference for the Provincial Solid Waste Management Strategy Review.
Minister Coady Releases Interim Report on Muskrat Falls from Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, today released the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities (PUB) interim report, which outlines options to prevent the significant cost of the Muskrat Falls project from impacting Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
Provincial Government Celebrates National Heritage Day
Tourism, Culture, Industry, Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of the Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, attended National Heritage Day festivities held today at St. Bonaventure’s College in St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to bring National Heritage Day Greetings
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will bring greetings at a National Heritage Day ceremony tomorrow (Tuesday, February 19). The event takes place at St. Bonaventure’s College, 2A Bonaventure Ave, St. John's, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Provincial Government Invites Applications for Summer Student Employment Programs
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced applications are now being accepted for Summer Student Employment Programs (SSEP).
Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Ministers Collaborate to Make Sport Safe and Inclusive
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The following is being distributed at the request of Ministers responsible for Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation:
Provincial Government Announces Appointment to the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Review Division
Service NL
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL, announced today the appointment of Heather Dunford as full-time review commissioner with the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Review Division (WHSCRD).
Provincial Government Announces Increase to Minimum Wage
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced the minimum wage rate as of April 1, 2019, will be $11.40 and the minimum overtime wage rate will be $17.10.
