Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Visit Labrador Health Centre
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will visit a mental health and addictions open house at the Labrador Health Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Monday, September 24.
National Forest Week Events to Highlight Importance of Forest Research
Fisheries and Land Resources
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are encouraged to reflect on the importance of the province’s valuable forest resource – and the people who care for and manage it – during National Forest Week, September 23 to 29. This year’s theme is Research Forests: Canada's Living Laboratories.
Government Investments Support Business and Tourism Development in Carbonear
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada are investing more than $746,000 to help the Town of Carbonear implement Phase One of its Downtown Revitalization Plan.
George River Caribou Herd in Critical State as Unprecedented Population Decline Continues
Fisheries and Land Resources
The 2018 census results for the George River Caribou Herd (GRCH) show further dramatic decline and put the size of the herd at 5,500 caribou – a 38 per cent decline since 2016 and a 99 per cent decline since 2001 that puts the herd at its greatest known risk for total extirpation. Biologists from Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec completed the census of the herd in July, with the direct participation of Indigenous representatives from both provinces.
Minister Parsons Comments on Regional Service Boards’ Interim Agreement on Waste Management
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The following statement was given today by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment:
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner - Right to Know (RTK) Week 2018
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) joins with other information and privacy commissioners from across the country and around the world in celebrating Right to Know (RTK) Week from September 24 to 30. Various activities have been planned in recognition of RTK week; details are outlined on the OIPC website: www.oipc.nl.ca/events/right-to-know-week External Link Icon.
Preliminary By-Election Results for Windsor Lake
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
The preliminary results from today’s by-election in Windsor Lake are as follows:
Public Advisory: Pilley’s Island Causeway Bridge Undergoing Repairs
Transportation and Works
Motorists in central Newfoundland are advised of vehicle restrictions in place on the Pilley’s Island Causeway Bridge due to the replacement of the bridge deck.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Attend Official Opening of Employment Assistance Services Office in Grand Falls-Windsor
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will join officials of College of the North Atlantic and the NL Association of Career Colleges to open the new Employment Assistance Services office, Employment Options, in Grand Falls-Windsor tomorrow (Friday, September 21) at 2:00 p.m. at 62 Hardy Avenue.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Haley to Speak at PANL Conference
Health and Community Services
Carol Anne Haley, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Community Services, will speak at the opening reception of the Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PANL) annual conference tomorrow (Friday, September 21) at 6:30 p.m. The reception takes place in Salon A at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland in St. John’s.
Celebration of Agriculture Industry Focus of Several Province-wide Fall Festivals and Events
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is encouraging residents to participate in upcoming festivals, fairs, expos and exhibitions that celebrate Newfoundland and Labrador’s growing agriculture industry. At these events, local farmers and producers showcase their products and services while people attending can see and sample the many foods that are grown in the province.
Provincial Government Supports St. John's International Women's Film Festival
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The St. John's International Women's Film Festival kicked off its 29th year by unveiling its festival lineup in St. John’s today. This highly acclaimed festival is the second longest-running women’s film festival in the world, dedicated to screening films written, directed, or produced by women.
Public Advisory: Labrador Interpretation Centre to Close Early Tomorrow
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Labrador Interpretation Centre will close to the public at noon on Friday, September 21, to accommodate a visit from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada. The centre will resume normal operating hours on Saturday, September 22.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Browne to Participate in the Unveiling of the 29th Annual St. John's International Women's Film Festival Line-up
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at the unveiling of the 29th annual St. John's International Women's Film Festival line-up. The event takes place tomorrow (Thursday, September 20) at the Newfoundland Independent Filmmakers Co-operative office, 40 King’s Road, St. John’s, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Tomorrow is By-Election Day in Windsor Lake
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Tomorrow (Thursday, September 20) is by-election day in Windsor Lake. Polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Public Advisory: Temporary Parking and Access Restrictions in Place at Confederation Building for Governor General Ceremony
Transportation and Works
Visitors to the Confederation Building Complex in St. John’s are advised that parking and access restrictions will be in place tomorrow (Thursday, September 20) near the East Block to accommodate the arrival of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada. This marks Her Excellency’s first official visit to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Placentia Bay Initiatives Help Foster New Business Opportunities and Economic Development
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada are supporting initiatives that support business growth and economic development in the Placentia Bay area.
Provincial Government Honours 103rd Anniversary of Gallipoli Landing
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today marked the 103rd anniversary of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment’s landing at Kangaroo Beach, Suvla Bay, by attending a commemoration ceremony at Hill 10 Cemetery. As part of the ceremony, Minister Mitchelmore unveiled an interpretive panel to honour the Regiment in Gallipoli, Turkey.
Premier Ball to Welcome Governor General of Canada to Newfoundland and Labrador
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Judy Foote, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, will welcome Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, to the province, tomorrow (Thursday, September 20). This marks Her Excellency’s first official visit to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Premier Ball Welcomes Proposals for the Innovation and Business Development Fund
Executive Council
Natural Resources
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced that proposals are being accepted for the Innovation and Business Development Fund.
