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The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will provide an update on the fire in the Churchill Falls area today (Tuesday, June 25) at 2:30 p.m. (NT) in the Media Centre, East Block, Confederation Building.

Premier Furey will be joined by Jennifer Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, Jamie Chippett, Deputy Minister of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry, and Agriculture, and Blair Adams, Assistant Deputy Minister, Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture.

The availability will be live-streamed on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Facebook page and YouTube.

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The House of Assembly advises that Lin Paddock, Member-elect for the District of Baie Verte – Green Bay, will be sworn in at a ceremony on Wednesday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. in the House of Assembly Chamber.

The ceremony will be streamed live on the House of Assembly website and social media channels (Facebook, X and YouTube).

Media will be permitted access to the press gallery and, for the purposes of photography/videography, to a designated space on the Chamber floor. Media wishing to access the Chamber floor are asked to pre-register no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25. Media attending the ceremony must be in position no later than 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday.

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The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is making it easier for people who have been injured in an automobile accident to get on the path to recovery, without having to pay for health care services out of pocket.

The Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL will be available to the media to discuss new diagnostic and treatment protocols under the Automobile Insurance Act today (Tuesday, June 25) at 10:15 a.m. in the West Block lobby of Confederation Building.

New diagnostic and treatment protocols under the Automobile Insurance Act will allow accident victims to get quicker and more affordable treatment, specific to the most common types of injuries resulting from an automobile accident: sprains, strains and whiplash associated disorders.

The protocols require automobile insurance companies to adopt processes that allow accident victims to seek treatment immediately, from a practitioner of their choice, without advance approval from the insurance company.

Health care practitioners who choose to provide services under the new protocols will bill the insurance company directly for their services. This will eliminate the need for the accident victim to pay up front and wait for reimbursement from the insurance company.

Accident victims will also no longer be required to exhaust their private health insurance coverage before claiming coverage under their automobile insurance policy.

The new diagnostic and treatment protocols will come into effect on December 2, 2024, to allow time for insurance companies and health care practitioners to have processes in place.

The implementation of diagnostic and treatment protocols marks the completion of recommended changes to the Automobile Insurance Act and the Insurance Companies Act following the Public Utilities Board’s Review of Automobile Insurance in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2019. Other changes resulting from the review can be found here.

The Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulations are available in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette.

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“The new protocols mean that individuals injured in an auto accident can get faster treatment and may have a faster recovery. Win, win.”
Honourable Sarah Stoodley
Minister of Digital Government and Service NL

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Independent Review of Automobile Insurance System Complete

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Changes to Automobile Insurance Legislation Provide Better Value for Consumers

Automobile Insurance Legislation Changes Effective in the New Year

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The following statement is being issued on behalf of the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador:

“I was saddened to hear of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne’s accident and that she is no longer able to join us as we mark the commemorative events associated with the Centennial of the Newfoundland National War Memorial.

On behalf of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, I wish her a quick and healthy recovery.”

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The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will be in Madrid, Spain, June 24-28, for meetings on green hydrogen, the circular economy, smart mapping and to attend Connecting Green Hydrogen Europe 2024, the largest green hydrogen conference in Europe, focusing on innovation and the global hydrogen economy.

Minister Davis will also tour the Centro Nacional de Hidrigeno CNH2 (National Centre for Hydrogen).

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Due to scheduling constraints, the Council of Atlantic Premiers meeting has been moved to a virtual format. The press conference has been cancelled. Following the conclusion of the meeting, a communique will be released.

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The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

APPEAL OF MINISTER’S DECISION:

Port au Port-Stephenville Wind Power and Hydrogen Generation Project (Project Nujio’qonik GH2)
Proponent: World Energy GH2 Limited Partnership           (Reg. 2202)

The minister has received a number of appeals of the decision on April 9, 2024, to release the Project from further environmental assessment. Under the Environmental Protection Act, an aggrieved person has up to 60 days to submit an appeal of a minister’s decision and the minister has up to 30 days from the receipt of an appeal to respond.

UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED:

Botwood Airport Road Quarry   (Reg. 2304)
Proponent: 10947 NFLD Inc.

The Project is released from environmental assessment subject to the conditions as outlined in the minister’s decision letter available on the Department’s Project web page at www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/projects/project-2304/.

Red Cross Lake River Crossing (Reg. 2305)
Proponent: Vulcan Minerals Inc.

The Project is released from environmental assessment subject to the conditions as outlined in the minister’s decision letter available on the Department’s Project web page at www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/projects/project-2305/.

Appleton Mineral Exploration Trenching       (Reg. 2307)
Proponent: New Found Gold Corp.

The Project is released from environmental assessment subject to the conditions as outlined in the minister’s decision letter available on the Department’s Project web page at www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/projects/project-2307/.

PLAN ACCEPTABLE:

Point Rousse Quarry       (Reg. 2286)
Proponent: Shoreline Aggregates Inc.

On June 11, 2024, the minister advised the Proponent that the Water Resources Management Plan for the Point Rousse Quarry was found to be acceptable. The plan was required as a condition of release from environmental assessment and is available on the Department’s Project web page at: www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/projects/project-2286/.

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Environmental Assessment Division
Department of Environment and Climate Change
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6

Environmental assessment information is available at:

www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/env-assessment/

www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/files/GUIDE-TO-THE-PROCESS_Jan-2024.pdf

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Project comments may be sent to: EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca

Anyone submitting comments on a Project under environmental assessment is asked to please advise the Department if they DO NOT wish to have their comments shared with the Project Proponent.

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The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, today announced the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has entered a two-year partnership with United Kingdom professional football club Barrow AFC of the English Football League. This partnership will see the province promoted internationally as a welcoming place for immigration, through the newly launched website HomeAwaits.ca.

An innovative collaboration through the world’s most popular sport, this partnership builds on Newfoundland and Labrador’s expanding presence in the United Kingdom, which has long been a premier source for newcomer recruitment, and throughout the world.

The province’s name and brand will be proudly worn as the prominent front logo on both Barrow AFC’s home and away jerseys, viewed by thousands of fans in stadiums as the team tours, and by millions globally on traditional television broadcasts, multi-platform streaming services and video games. The newly designed brand features a maple leaf and the new website to showcase everything that makes Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada the ideal spot to call home.

The cost of the two-year partnership is $171,000. In addition to jersey branding, this includes both digital and physical advertising within the United Kingdom. As part of being featured on Barrow AFC’s jersey, Newfoundland and Labrador will be showcased in the EA Sports’ FC 25 video game franchise, the top selling video game in 15 countries.

In addition, to help kick off the partnership, on Saturday, June 22, Barrow AFC Captain Niall Canavan, goalkeeper Paul Farman and strength and conditioning coach Chace Homer will be in the St. John’s area assisting in developmental training camps with local youth soccer organizations and the Association for New Canadians. These camps will mark the beginning what is hoped will become a continuing sport exchange between the club and province.

Barrow AFC will play 46 regular season games, plus cup games, across England each contracted season, wearing Newfoundland and Labrador’s branding and immigration website on their jersey.

For more information on Barrow AFC, the town of Barrow-in-Furness, and the extensive global multimedia reach to millions of football/soccer viewers this partnership offers Newfoundland and Labrador, and how this expands Newfoundland and Labrador newcomer recruitment in the U.K. and throughout the world, please see the backgrounder below.

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“This exciting new partnership between professional football club Barrow AFC and Newfoundland and Labrador allows the province to take part in the world’s game and be showcased worldwide. As Barrow AFC players wear Newfoundland and Labrador with pride on their jerseys, soon we will all be cheering along with pride of our own as the team takes the field. The truly global audience that professional English football has achieved will allow Newfoundland and Labrador to be promoted and featured to millions of viewers as a welcoming place to live and work on an incredible level.”
Honourable Gerry Byrne
Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills

“It is great to see this initiative coming out of the Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills. I am sure that sports fans throughout our province will enjoy seeing Newfoundland and Labrador on the Barrow AFC jersey.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

“I was fortunate enough to visit this beautiful province recently and meet our new partners. There is a natural empathy between our two hard-working blue-collar communities who also enjoy life to the full. We felt so welcome wherever we went, everyone was so friendly and hospitable. What a great place to live. This partnership provides an exciting international platform for both parties, and I know we’ll enjoy working together.”
Tony Shearer
Co-Owner, Barrow AFC

“This is an exciting day for soccer in the province, and we look forward to further opportunities to work with Barrow AFC to enhance the soccer experience in the province.”
Charlie Reid
Executive Director, Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association

“We are delighted to support this important partnership, which offers a wonderful opportunity to showcase Newfoundland and Labrador through the game of soccer. By increasing our presence on the international stage through the universal language of sport, we hope that it will encourage more newcomers to choose our province as a place to call home.”
Megan Morris
Executive Director, Association for New Canadians

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BACKGROUNDER

Barrow AFC Football Club – A Proud History

• Founded in 1901, Barrow AFC is entering its fifth consecutive season in the EFL’s League Two.
• Barrow AFC has played out of the historic Holker Street (now SO Legal Stadium) since 1910.
• Barrow AFC’s newly signed manager is Stephen Clemence, who made nearly 250 appearances in the English Premier League with Tottenham Hotspurs and Birmingham City as a player.
• Barrow AFC averages over four million monthly views on X (formerly Twitter) platform.

NL Home and Away – Global Reach
Football (soccer) is the world’s game and a gateway to showcase Newfoundland and Labrador worldwide as a welcoming alternative for those who are looking for a new place to permanently settle and call home.

Through a sport watched around the world, more people will take notice of our beautiful landscape, welcoming people, and deep love of sport and consider it a place to call home.

This partnership will allow the Newfoundland and Labrador brand to be showcased in media throughout the United Kingdom (where hundreds of thousands of temporary residents are looking for a welcoming place to bring their skills and families to settle permanently) on international soccer broadcasts, and in the EA Sports FC video game franchise, providing the potential for millions of international eyes on this province.

Through United Kingdom and international broadcasts, United Kingdom-based physical advertisement and the EA Sports FC franchise game, this partnership with Barrow AFC allows for millions of potential eyes on the Newfoundland and Labrador brand.

The World is Watching – Viewership

• The English Football League (EFL) has signed new broadcast rights deals for the 2024-25 season that will see select regular season and all playoff and cup games broadcasted across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Central America, South America through media companies Pitch and Relevent Sports Group and streamed on ESPN and DAZN in North America.
• DAZN currently reaches 20 million annual global subscribers while ESPN’s soccer-focused YouTube channel has over four million subscribers.
• Domestically, in the United Kingdom, the EFL has signed a 5-year, £935 million deal that will increase the number of EFL games on Sky Sports to 1,000 per year, a record number of games for any club football agreement.
• In 2024, the opening week of EFL coverage on Sky Sports averaged over 630,000 views per game.
• All of Barrow AFC’s 2024-25 regular season and cup matches can be streamed worldwide via the EFL’s iFollow app subscription streaming services, which currently reaches over 2.5 million unique account views.
• Since its launch, the EA Sports soccer franchise video game series has sold over 325 million copies worldwide, highlighted by 26.4 million copies of 2018’s installment alone, making it the most commercially successful sports video game series of all time.
• The video game, FC 24 (formally Fifa 23), is newly available on mobile and accumulated over 11 million mobile downloads in its first week, selling 6.8 million console copies in the same timeframe.
• EA Sports’ soccer franchise is the most popular video game series in 15 different countries. At any given second, up to 100,000 individuals are playing online via game consoles, with players wearing team jerseys and accompanying promotional content such as Barrow AFC’s Newfoundland and Labrador logo.

Expanding Newfoundland and Labrador Newcomer Recruitment in U.K.

• The Barrow AFC partnership builds on Newfoundland and Labrador’s continuing presence in the United Kingdom, which has long been a premier source of newcomer recruitment efforts.
• Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism Staff attend newcomer recruitment fairs throughout the United Kingdom, including the City of Manchester, which is just a little more than an hour’s drive from Barrow, where the Barrow AFC team do most of their training.
• Immigration officials will be in the United Kingdom during the football season carrying out newcomer attraction activities. Employers interested in getting involved should contact attraction@gov.nl.ca.

Barrow-in-Furness – Connected to Newfoundland and Labrador

• Located in the county of Cumbria, England, Barrow-in-Furness is a port town that claims home to a world-class shipyard.
• Barrow-in-Furness’ shipyard has built a large number of Canada’s naval fleet dating back one hundred plus years, including the HMHS Newfoundland, a hospital ship in the Second World War, and Newfoundland and Labrador’s cargo ship, the Geraldine May.
• Barrow-in-Furness is home to one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world.
• Residents are known in U.K. for their keen sense of humour.

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The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, will bring greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Co-operatives Annual General Meeting, Conference and Tradeshow to celebrate 75 years cooperation.

The event will take place tomorrow (Saturday, June 22) at 8:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, St. John’s.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Co-operatives represents the co-operatives and credit unions of Newfoundland and Labrador with a mission to promote the co-operative business model while supporting the growth and development of the overall sector.

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The Provincial Government is reminding residents that an outdoor fire ban prohibiting the setting of fires on forest land or within 300 metres of forest land, is in place for all of Newfoundland and Labrador until further notice. The ban was authorized under the authority of section 99 of the Forestry Act.

Dry weather conditions in Labrador and on the island have heightened the wildfire risk throughout the province and significant firefighting resources are currently dedicated to suppression efforts on fires impacting the community of Churchill Falls. Implementing the outdoor fire ban will help reduce the wildfire risk and support the efforts of wildfire suppression teams actioning active fires.

For more information regarding the fire ban contact your local Forest Management District Office.

The latest information on the location, status, and size of active wildfires can be viewed online at the NL Active Wildfire Dashboard.

Provincial fire hazard index maps are updated daily and can be viewed at the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture website.

For additional information about the 2024 forest fire season, including important wildfire prevention information visit the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture website or the FireSmart Canada website.

To report a wildfire, call: 1-866-709-FIRE (3473).

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The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, recognize and congratulate three educators in this province who have been honoured with national awards.

Jennifer O’Neill-Riggs is a science teacher at MacDonald Drive Junior High in St. John’s and is a 2024 recipient of a Certificate of Excellence in Teaching for their work helping students explore the natural world and fall in love with science. A student science fair project that Jennifer supported went on to earn awards at provincial and national levels and was published in the Canadian Science Fair Journal, and they blend STEM lessons with mindfulness, time management and stress management.

Thomas Ayre teaches Grade 4 at St. Michael’s Elementary School in Stephenville Crossing and has been recognized with a Certificate of Achievement in Teaching for their commitment to innovation, communication and a person-centered approach to helping students grow academically and socially. Thomas has used stop-motion videography and 3D printing to help students work in groups, tell stories and create new projects.

Bernadine Kent, an early childhood educator at Astros Learning Centre in Bay Roberts, received a Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Education for her approach to forming strong partnerships with families and support them across multiple domains. Bernadine believes that love and respect play major roles in child development and has created programming that fosters independence, recognizes each child’s individuality, and builds their self-esteem and problem-solving skills.

The Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence honour teachers across Canada for their remarkable achievements in education and for their commitment to preparing students for a digital and innovation-based economy. These awards recognize exceptional elementary and secondary school teachers in all disciplines since 1994, with over 1,600 teachers honoured to date.

The Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education were established in 2022 to recognize outstanding early childhood educators for their leadership, exemplary early childhood education practices, and their commitment to help build the foundation children need to make the best possible start in life.

A complete list of award recipients and bios can be found here.

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“I congratulate the recipients on receiving this honour and applaud their creativity and commitment to education for children and students of all ages. Educators in Newfoundland and Labrador continue to lead with compassion and integrity. I am confident that the educators of today are shaping a promising future for Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“Congratulations to this year’s recipients for their dedication and commitment to education and early learning. Educators play a key role in helping learners of all ages to learn, grow and succeed. I congratulate this year’s award winners on being recognized for their creativity and commitment to education and early learning. Well done and thank you for your dedication to the students and learners of our province.”
Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Education

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Le premier ministre Furey et la ministre Howell félicitent les personnes lauréates du Prix du Premier ministre pour l’excellence dans l’enseignement et pour l’excellence en éducation de la petite enfance

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The Acting Information and Privacy Commissioner, Jacqueline Lake Kavanagh, has released her Report A-2024-028 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.

To view the Report in its entirety, please go to https://www.oipc.nl.ca/reports/reports/.

Report: A-2024-028 Report Date: June 20, 2024 Public Body: Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Summary: The Complainant made an access request to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) for the full police file for a motor vehicle collision in which the Complainant had been involved. The RNC provided its file, but some information was withheld pursuant to sections 31 (law enforcement) and 40 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 (ATIPPA, 2015). The RNC also withheld a vehicle collision report prepared by the investigating officer on the grounds that access to that record is governed by the Highway Traffic Act. The Commissioner found that as third party personal information had been previously disclosed to the Complainant through a process under the Highway Traffic Act, then it would not be an unreasonable invasion of personal privacy to provide that same information in response to an access to information request. The Commissioner also recommended that the RNC disclose information previously withheld under section 31 of ATIPPA, 2015.

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Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dr. Andrew Furey, Chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, is pleased to host a meeting of the Council in Steady Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, on June 25. Premier Furey will be joined by his colleagues, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs, and Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King.

Information for Media
A news conference with Atlantic Premiers will be held at 1:30 p.m. NT on June 25. Media representatives can attend in person or virtually.

Please note that all media representatives, including journalists, photographers, camera operators, and technicians, must register by submitting their name, affiliation, and contact information by 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, to Sonja Pomeroy, sonjapomeroy@gov.nl.ca.

Please indicate whether you plan to attend in person or virtually. If you plan to attend virtually, please indicate whether you would like to ask a question. Please note that, depending on time constraints, we will attempt to call upon as many journalists as possible.

Only registered media representatives will receive updates to the meeting address, schedule and media opportunities via email or text.

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Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are invited to pay their respects at upcoming commemorative events associated with the centennial of the National War Memorial in St. John’s.

The lying-in-state for the unknown First World War soldier from Newfoundland and Labrador will take place from Friday, June 28-Sunday, June 30, in the main lobby of the Confederation Building during the following times:

June 28, 2024

1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

June 29, 2024

11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

June 30, 2024

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Visitation can be accessed via the main entrance to the East Block Lobby. People with mobility issues can enter Confederation Building via the accessible North East Entrance (House of Assembly Public Gallery Entrance). See attached map.

On July 1, 2024, the Memorial Day ceremony and burial of the unknown will take place beginning at 9:30 a.m. In addition to attending the events in-person downtown, there are alternate viewing options for the commemorative ceremony, including:

• In-person at the theatre in The Rooms in St. John’s
• In-person in the Fort William Ballroom at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, located at 115 Cavendish Square in St. John’s
• Through local and national media coverage

More information on the Newfoundland National War Memorial and the commemorative events can be found here.

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The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will speak at a memorial unveiling ceremony in memory of the lost crewmembers of the Villa De Pitanxo, today (Friday, June 21).

The event will take place at Harbourside Park, Queen’s Cove, St. John’s, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

On February 15, 2022, 21 crewmembers of the Villa De Pitanxo, lost their lives off the shores of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, is congratulating students, educators and staff on the final day of classes of the 2023-24 school year and wishing everyone a safe and relaxing summer.

This year, students in the Newfoundland and Labrador public education system advanced their learning through participation in class projects, collaboration with their classmates, and participation in extracurricular activities. Students gain important skills and experiences through the public education system including opportunities to develop skills, expand knowledge, and build personal connections.

The Department of Education recognizes the hard work, dedication and achievements of all students throughout the school year. The department congratulates all graduating students for their efforts to make their schools safe spaces for everyone, especially those who most recently received a Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Graduating Student Leadership Bursary.

Educators consistently find new and creative ways to give students an enriched school experience. This week, six teachers were honoured through the annual Premier’s and Minister’s Teaching Awards, which recognize teaching excellence in the public education system for innovation and compassion in teaching.

High school transcripts will be released in the coming weeks and will be available through the PowerSchool portal. The 2024-25 school year will begin for students on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

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“As we settle into the summer season, I wish all students, educators and staff a safe and enjoyable break, and fun with family and friends. Congratulations to all students on a successful academic year. Special congratulations to the graduating class of 2024. Thank you to our educators and staff who provide support and dedication to students every day. Enjoy your break and we look forward to a new school year in September.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Education

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La ministre Howell souligne la fin de l’année scolaire des élèves et du personnel enseignant et des écoles

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The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, will be joined by members of professional United Kingdom football club Barrow AFC, at King George V Field, 3 Carnell Drive, St. John’s on Friday, June 21 at 3:30 p.m. Minister Byrne will announce details of a multi-year partnership to feature and promote Newfoundland and Labrador internationally as an ideal place to live, work and raise a family.

Minister Byrne will also be joined by representatives of the Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association and the Association for New Canadians.

Doors open in advance of announcement at 2:30 p.m. Media are encouraged to arrive early to allow time to set up.

Participants are advised to dress appropriately for outdoor weather.

Members from provincial youth soccer organizations are encouraged to attend in their soccer club gear with cleats to help welcome the professional club and players.

Opened on June 22, 1925, the historic King George V Field is the oldest surviving soccer-specific stadium in North America.

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An update on the fires in the Churchill Falls area will now take place in the Media Centre, East Block, Confederation Building.

The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be available to the media at 1:00 p.m. today (Thursday, June 20) to provide an update on the fires in the Churchill Falls area.

Premier Furey will be joined by the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture; Jennifer Williams, President and CEO of NL Hydro; and a forestry official from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture.

The availability will be streamed live on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Facebook page.

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Recent dry weather conditions in Labrador and forecasted warm temperatures for both Labrador and the island in the coming days have increased the wildfire risk throughout the province.

To reduce the risk of forest fires and to support the efforts of wildfire suppression teams currently actioning active fires, forestry officials are recommending the public avoid lighting outdoor fires while the fire weather index remains elevated.

The forest fire weather index forecast for the province tomorrow ranges from MODERATE to EXTREME for many areas. Residents are reminded open or outdoor fires are not permitted where the index is VERY HIGH or EXTREME and burning permits are invalid where the index is HIGH, VERY HIGH or EXTREME. Provincial fire hazard index maps are updated daily and can be viewed at the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture website.

Operators of off-road vehicles should be vigilant when travelling in grassy and forest areas. Use a proper screening or baffling device to prevent sparks from escaping and carry a fire extinguisher with a minimum of 225 grams of ABC-class dry chemical.

There are currently seven active fires burning in the province – all in Labrador. Wildland firefighting crews and waterbombers continue to prioritize suppression efforts on the two forest fires burning in proximity to Churchill Falls. There are currently five helicopters, four waterbombers and 38 ground crew members tasked with operations. This includes an additional 13 personnel that arrived in Labrador on Tuesday. There is no risk to the community at this time.

The latest information on the location, status, and size of active wildfires can be viewed online at the NL Active Wildfire Dashboard.

Provincial forestry officials in conjunction with officials from the Province of Quebec also continue to monitor two fires burning within Quebec to determine if suppression activity is required. One fire is approximately 37 kilometers south of Wabush and the second fire is approximately 55 kilometers south, southeast of Wabush.

For additional information about the 2024 forest fire season, including important wildfire prevention information visit the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture website or the FireSmart Canada website. To report a wildfire, call: 1-866-709-FIRE (3473).

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The Honourable Fred Hutton, Minister of Housing, is attending the Atlantic Mayors’ Congress from June 20-22 in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.

Minister Hutton will join a panel discussion on Saturday, June 22, with housing ministers from other Atlantic provinces to discuss ongoing work in each jurisdiction and how provinces and municipalities can work together to address issues of affordable housing and homelessness.

The Atlantic Mayors’ Congress provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and a unified voice for municipal leaders in Atlantic Canada to address significant issues. The organization, which meets twice annually, is committed to improving municipal government and developing a strong, unified voice to advocate for municipalities in the Atlantic Region.

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