Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Provincial Government to Announce Significant Enhancement to Immigration Program
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will announce the addition of two new categories under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) on Monday, July 30. The announcement will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the HeyOrca! offices in Metro Place, 261 Kenmount Road, St. John’s.
Provincial Government Commemorates Dharma Day
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today wished Buddhist Newfoundlanders and Labradorians a happy Dharma Day.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Provincial Government Appoints New Representative to the WorkplaceNL Board of Directors
Service NL
The Provincial Government has appointed Wayde Rowsell as a worker representative to the WorkplaceNL Board of Directors. The appointment was made through the merit-based appointment process established by the Independent Appointments Commission Act and is effective immediately.
Provincial Government Releases 2018 High School Transcripts
Education and Early Childhood Development
High school transcripts including final marks have been mailed to students throughout the province. Provincial results for public exam courses can be viewed in the backgrounder below.
New Interim President Appointed to College of the North Atlantic
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Executive Council
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced the appointment of Bruce Hollett as interim President of College of the North Atlantic, replacing Dr. William Radford.
Public Advisory: Section of Team Gushue Highway Temporarily Closing
Transportation and Works
Motorists are advised that a section of the Team Gushue Highway from Kelsey Drive to Kenmount Road will be closed for the next several weeks due to construction in the area, beginning Friday, July 27.
Public Advisory: Forest Access Road in Robert’s Arm Area Closed
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Kippens Ridge Road forest access road in the Robert's Arm area will be closed to vehicle traffic from July 26 to 29.
Premier Ball Marks First Step into New Frontier for Oil and Gas Industry
Executive Council
Natural Resources
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the first step into a new frontier for the province’s oil and gas industry – deepwater production.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Attend SHAD Open Day Exhibit
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour and Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will attend the SHAD Open Day Exhibit at Memorial University tomorrow (Thursday, July 26) from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.. The exhibit is being held at The Landing, University Centre, 1 Arctic Avenue, St. John’s.
Government Investments in Arts Initiative Support Economic Development
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada are supporting the Botwood Mural Arts Society with more than $61,000 in funding to host the 2018 Global Mural Arts and Tourism Conference in Botwood from September 12 to 15. The conference will attract delegates from around the world who will gather to celebrate and discuss the important role that mural art plays in economic development and making communities stronger.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Make Important Announcement Related to Province’s Oil and Gas Industry
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will mark Newfoundland and Labrador’s first step into a new frontier for the province’s oil and gas industry tomorrow (Thursday, July 26). The event will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the ALT Hotel St. John's, 125 Water Street.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report A-2018-017 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Donovan Molloy, has released his Report A-2018-017 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.
Public Advisory: Limited Access to Granite Lake Road in Millertown Area
Fisheries and Land Resources
Vehicles will have limited access to the Granite Lake Road forest access road in the Millertown area from July 25 to 27.
New Plant Demonstrates Innovation in Plastics Recycling
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Today, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment and Minister Responsible for the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB), attended the official opening of Hebert’s Recycling Inc.’s new recycling plant. Minister Parsons was joined by Kevin Sargent, CEO of Hebert’s Recycling Inc., and officials from the MMSB for a tour and a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the launch of the large private-sector facility in Mount Pearl.
Seniors’ Advocate Concerned About Increased Cost of Electricity
Office of the Seniors’ Advocate
The Seniors’ Advocate is very concerned about the impact of increased cost of electricity on all citizens, but particularly on lower income seniors. In the past six months the Advocate has received numerous phone calls, emails, letters, and held face to face meetings with groups of seniors. It is well known that very basic of human needs include food, water, warmth and rest yet seniors have consistently expressed concern about their financial ability to provide for the physiological need of warmth.
Provincial Government Supporting Innovative Wave Monitoring Technology
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, accompanied by Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today toured Rutter Inc., for a demonstration of its latest innovation for marine and marine-adjacent industries: the real-time capability to predict the movement of waves. The technology will increase safety and efficiency for operations such as helicopter landings, crew transfer, lifeboat launches, and equipment transfer.
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Attend Official Opening and Tour of New Recycling Plant
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment and Minister Responsible for the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB), will officially open and tour the new, innovative recycling plant in Mount Pearl tomorrow (Tuesday, July 24). Minister Parsons will be joined by Kevin Sargent, Chief Executive Officer of Hebert’s Recycling Incorporated, along with officials from the MMSB.
Provincial Government Provides Updates on Job Creation Partnerships Projects
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Provincial Government continues to support job creation and economic growth through the Job Creation Partnerships (JCP) program. To date this fiscal year, 168 projects employing 780 people have been approved totalling $7.5 million.
Public Advisory: Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Judy M. Foote, and His Honour Howard Foote will host the annual Garden Party on the grounds of Government House
Executive Council
On Wednesday, July 25, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Her Honour The Honourable Judy M. Foote, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, and His Honour Howard W. Foote, invite the public to join them for the annual Garden Party on the grounds of Government House on Military Road in St. John’s.
