Government of Newfoundland News
Provincial Government Supporting Road Improvements in Stephenville Region
Municipal Affairs and Environment
John Finn, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Community Services and MHA for Stephenville - Port au Port, today announced on behalf of the Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, that more than $426,000 has been allocated through the Small Communities Fund to improve road infrastructure in the region. Parliamentary Secretary Finn was joined for the announcement by Gudie Hutchings, MP for Long Range Mountains, and Tom Rose, Mayor of Stephenville.
Writ of Election Signals Beginning of Topsail - Paradise By-Election
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Bruce Chaulk, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Chief Electoral Officer, has issued a writ of election for the by-election in Topsail – Paradise. The by-election will take place on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Advance polls will be held on Thursday, January 17 and Saturday, January 19. Applications for Special Ballot voting are now being accepted.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Attend Exploits Valley High Awards Ceremony in Grand Falls-Windsor
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will join students at Exploits Valley High for an awards ceremony tomorrow (Thursday, December 20) at 1:30 p.m.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Parsley to Make Funding Announcement in Holyrood
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Betty Parsley, Parliamentary Secretary for ServiceNL and MHA for Harbour Main, on behalf of the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will join Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, for a funding announcement tomorrow (Thursday, December 20).
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report A-2018-027 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Donovan Molloy, has released his Report A-2018-027 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.
Provincial Government Announces Funding for Placentia Regional Wellness Centre
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Children Seniors and Social Development
The Provincial Government announced today over $7.8 million in joint funding for the construction of the Placentia Regional Wellness Centre.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Finn to Announce Investments in Municipal Infrastructure
Municipal Affairs and Environment
John Finn, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Community Services and MHA for Stephenville - Port au Port, on behalf of the Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will make an infrastructure announcement to benefit the towns of Stephenville and Rose Blanche-Harbour Le Cou, tomorrow (Thursday, December 20). MHA Finn will be joined by Gudie Hutchings, MP for Long Range Mountains, and Tom Rose, Mayor of Stephenville.
Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 9
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Having the right number of smoke alarms installed in the appropriate areas of your home – and keeping them all in good working order – is critical in a fire situation. Smoke alarms can save lives, but they must be correctly installed and properly maintained.
Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Announce Infrastructure Funding in Placentia
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL and MHA for Placentia-St. Mary’s, on behalf of the Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will make an infrastructure funding announcement tomorrow (Wednesday, December 19) in the Town of Placentia. Minister Gambin-Walsh will be joined by Ken McDonald, MP for Avalon; and Bernard Power, Mayor of Placentia. The announcement will take place at 1:00 p.m. at the Placenta Bay Cultural Arts Centre, 17 Patterson Drive, Placentia.
Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 8
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Fireworks can be entertaining during the holiday season, but it is important to remember that they are not toys; they are explosive devices and must be used correctly to avoid fire. If you intend to light fireworks during the holiday season, take the following precautions to help ensure a safe and enjoyable show:
Provincial Government Issues Call for Proposals to Celebrate Multiculturalism Week
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Provincial Government is calling for proposals for events or activities to promote inter-cultural understanding during Multiculturalism Week (March 17-23, 2019) in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Provincial Government, City of Corner Brook Sign Municipal Habitat Stewardship Agreement
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, today signed a Municipal Habitat Stewardship Agreement between the Provincial Government and the City of Corner Brook that will help protect the habitat of endangered plants located in the city but found nowhere else in the province.
House of Assembly Management Commission Meeting
House of Assembly
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Speaker and Chair of the House of Assembly Management Commission, advises that the Management Commission will hold its next meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 19.
Public Advisory: Domestic Cutting Permits Available Via Email Beginning in 2019
Fisheries and Land Resources
Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded they may apply online for Domestic Cutting Permits beginning January 2, 2019. Beginning in 2019, permits will also be available via email to make this service more efficient and convenient for users.
Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 7
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Short days and long nights mark the arrival of the holiday season in Newfoundland and Labrador. Safely deal with the chilly winter weather by taking these precautions:
Public Advisory: Motorists Urged to Drive Safe and Sober
Service NL
With the holiday season upon us, motorists throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded to never drive impaired or distracted, prepare vehicles for winter driving and drive according to road conditions.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Sign Municipal Habitat Stewardship Agreement with City of Corner Brook
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will attend the signing of a Municipal Habitat Stewardship Agreement on Monday, December 17 in Corner Brook. Minister Byrne will be joined by Mayor Jim Parsons.
Independent Review of Inmate Deaths at Provincial Correctional Institutions Complete
Justice and Public Safety
The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General.
Provincial Government Acknowledges Yalda
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, wishes all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who celebrate the holiday a happy Yalda.
Enhanced Vehicle Registrations Increase Security
Service NL
Effective January 2019, Motor Registration Division (MRD) will begin issuing a new, more secure, vehicle registration document for all future commercial and non-commercial vehicle transactions.
