Government of Newfoundland News
Minister Hawkins Celebrates the Contributions of Teachers and Staff
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, today visited St. Matthew’s Elementary school to mark Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, February 10-16, in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Employees and Employers Involved in Sprinkler System Installations Invited to Participate in Survey
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Provincial Government is seeking input from employees and employers in response to an application from industry stakeholders requesting to designate the Sprinkler System Installer trade as a compulsory certified trade in Newfoundland and Labrador. Only registered apprentices and journeypersons may work in a compulsory certified trade.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Attend Event to Celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day with educators and students tomorrow (Tuesday, February 12) at Anthony Paddon Elementary, 73 Goose Bay Drive, Musgravetown. Minister Byrne will speak to students and guests between 11:30 a.m. and noon.
Minister Letto Comments on Marystown Shipyard Discussions
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Our government has always wanted to see the shipyard in Marystown become a hub of economic activity and job creation for our province, and we have worked in partnership with the Town of Marystown in an effort to make that happen.
Minister Letto Issues Direction to Eastern Service Board
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment:
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore and MP Whalen to Conduct Tour and Announce Support for Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, and Nick Whalen, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, will do a tour and announce funding for the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador’s social enterprises on Monday, February 11. The tour will take place at the Elaine Dobbin Centre for Autism, 70 Clinch Crescent, St. John's, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Coady to speak at the Opening of the Mount Pearl Frosty Festival
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, will bring greetings at the opening ceremonies of the Mount Pearl Frosty Festival today (Friday, February 8). The event will take place at The Glacier, 45 Olympic Drive, Mount Pearl, at 7:00 p.m.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Graham Letto, 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 Mitchelmore to speak at The Rooms Winter 2019 Art Gallery Opening Reception
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will be speaking at The Rooms Winter 2019 Art Gallery opening reception tomorrow (Friday, February 8). The reception will be held on Level Three of The Rooms at 7:30 p.m. Remarks will commence 8:00 p.m.
Public Advisory: FireSmart Grants Available to Help Promote Wildfire Prevention Activities
Fisheries and Land Resources
FireSmart Canada is accepting applications for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Awards through the national FireSmart Canada Community Recognition Program. The program provides grants to help community organizations fund local projects that help reduce the risk of wildfire damage to homes and neighbourhoods.
Nominations Now Being Accepted for the 2019 Inclusive Education Award
Education and Early Childhood Development
Children, Seniors and Social Development
As part of National Inclusive Education Month, the Provincial Government, through the Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Community Living, is inviting nominations for the 2019 Inclusive Education Award. Information on the Inclusive Education Award can be found at www.nlacl.ca. The deadline for submissions is April 12, 2019.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Make Announcement Regarding Grand Falls-Windsor Training Centre
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, on behalf of the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works, will make an announcement regarding the Grand Falls-Windsor Training Centre tomorrow (Thursday, February 7) beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Media Advisory: Ministers and MHAs to Participate in Combined Councils of Labrador AGM
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Fisheries and Land Resources
Health and Community Services
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Executive Council
The Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment; the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources; the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services; the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development; Randy Edmunds, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier and Parliamentary Secretary for Indigenous Affairs; and the Honourable Perry Trimper, MHA for Lake Melville, will participate in the 47th Annual General Meeting of the Combined Councils of Labrador being held February 7-8.
Public Advisory: Public Reminded Not to Feed Wildlife Following Increased Fox Sightings in Flatrock
Fisheries and Land Resources
Fisheries and Land Resources officials remind the public not to feed wildlife or leave unsecured food or garbage where animals can access it following increased observations of foxes in the Flatrock area. Unsecured food and dumping of garbage are typically the root cause of wildlife conflicts in human populated areas. There are existing prohibitions on dumping garbage in all areas outside of designated municipal waste disposal facilities.
Minister Davis Looks Forward to Working with Students to Support Post-Secondary Education in Newfoundland and Labrador
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour:
Applications Open for Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Community Grant Program
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, announced today that applications are now being accepted for the Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Community Grant Program. An age-friendly community is one where the physical and social environments enable individuals to live in a secure setting, enjoy health and continue to participate fully in society, regardless of age.
Ministers Accept Recommendations of Independent Review of Inmate Deaths
Justice and Public Safety
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, and the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, today released the report ‘Newfoundland and Labrador Corrections and Community Services: Deaths in Custody Review.’
Iris Petten to Serve Third Term as Chair of Memorial University’s Board of Regents
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced the reappointment of Iris Petten as Chair of Memorial University’s Board of Regents for a third term.
Media Advisory: Ministers Parsons and Haggie to Discuss Independent Review of Inmate Deaths at Provincial Correctional Institutions
Justice and Public Safety
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, and the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will discuss the report Newfoundland and Labrador Corrections and Community Services: Deaths in Custody Review today (Wednesday, February 6).
Minister Byrne Launches Provincial Program to Commemorate International Year of the Salmon
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, today announced a series of initiatives and events to celebrate the International Year of the Salmon and to highlight Newfoundland and Labrador’s vital role in salmon conservation and management. Minister Byrne was joined at the Suncore Energy Fluvarium in St. John’s by students from Roncalli Elementary School.
