Government of Newfoundland News
Premier Ball Names 2019 Labrador Winter Games Board of Directors
Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Today, at an event in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, officially announced the 15 members of the Board of Directors for the 2019 Labrador Winter Games.
Provincial Government Investments to Benefit Residents Preparing for Work in Mining Sector
Executive Council
The Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada, together with the College of the North Atlantic, announced investments totalling more than $1.2 million towards a new, state-of-the-art mining training simulator, launched today at the college’s Happy Valley-Goose Bay campus.
Media Advisory: Minister Osborne Attending Meeting of Finance Ministers
Finance
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, is attending a meeting of federal, provincial and territorial finance ministers today in Ottawa.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Provide Update on Review of Private and Community Road Ambulance Operators
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will release the Grant Thornton review of all private and community road ambulance operators and provide an update on next steps tomorrow (Tuesday, June 26.)
Premier Ball Announces Funding for Child Care Initiative in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Executive Council
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced $440,000 in funding for the Early Childhood Development Association in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Premier Ball was joined at the announcement by the Honourable Perry Trimper, MHA for Lake Melville.
Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada Improve Safety and Shorten Travel Times on Trans Labrador Highway
Transportation and Works
The Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada are investing approximately $64.5 million to improve a section of the Trans Labrador Highway. The funding was announced today in Happy Valley-Goose Bay by the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Browne to Attend Launch of Resource Centre of the Arts 2018-19 Season
Fisheries and Land Resources
Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend the Resource Centre of the Arts (RCA) Theatre Company's 2018-19 Season Launch on Tuesday, June 26.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Provide Update on Forest Fire Season
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will provide an update on the status of forest fire season on Tuesday, June 26, at Fisheries and Land Resources Headquarters at 4 Herald Avenue in Corner Brook at 11:30 a.m.
Public Advisory: Child Death Review Committee Case Review
Justice and Public Safety
Under section 13.5 of the Fatalities Investigations Act, the Minister of Justice and Public Safety is required, within 60 days after receiving a report from the Child Death Review Committee (CDRC), to make public those recommendations relating to:
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Visit Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Monday, June 25, and Tuesday, June 26, to participate in a number of events and announcements.
Unique Social Enterprise Supports Skills Development, Employment Opportunities for Newcomers
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced more than $134,000 through the Labour Market Development Agreement for the Partakes Creative Sewing Atelier, a unique social enterprise that is helping newcomers develop entrepreneurial skills.
The Rooms Announces Indigenous Artist in Residence Program
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
In observation of National Indigenous Peoples Day, and to celebrate the heritage and diverse cultures of the Indigenous peoples of our province, The Rooms, in partnership with Eastern Edge Gallery, has created a new opportunity for Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous artists.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Announce Settlement and Integration Supports for Newcomers
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will join members of the Refugee Immigrant Advisory Council, students and volunteers to announce funding for the Partakes’ Creative Sewing Atelier project, tomorrow (Friday, June 22) at 9:30 a.m.
Public Advisory: Polar Bear Warning Issued for St. Anthony
Fisheries and Land Resources
Residents are cautioned about a polar bear reported in the St. Anthony area.
Minister Dempster Releases Highlights of 2015-18 Inclusion Action Plan
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Today, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, released the highlights of the 2015-18 Action Plan for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities.
Public Advisory: Children, Seniors and Social Development Office in Gander Closed Due to Water Main Break
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The office of Children Seniors and Social Development at 1 Markham Place in Gander is closed due to a water main break that has caused flooding in the building. It is anticipated that the office will reopen on Monday, June 25.
House of Assembly Completes First Meeting of the Québec-Newfoundland and Labrador Parliamentary Association
House of Assembly
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Speaker of the House of Assembly for Newfoundland and Labrador, is pleased to announce the completion of the first bilateral meeting of the Québec-Newfoundland and Labrador Parliamentary Association, which took place June 12-14, 2018 in Québec City. Speaker Trimper was joined by Mr. Mark Browne, the MHA for Placentia West Bellevue; Mr. John Finn, the MHA for Stephenville-Port au Port; Mr. Jim Lester, the MHA for Mount Pearl North; and Mr. Graham Letto, the MHA for Labrador West.
Media Advisory: Minister Coady to Bring Greetings at Pink Tree Day
Executive Council
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will speak as part of Pink Days in Bloom Pink Tree Day, today (Thursday, June 21). The event begins at 3:00 p.m. in the Husky Energy Healing Garden at Daffodil Place, 70 Ropewalk Lane, St. John’s.
Provincial Government Recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day
Executive Council
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Provincial Government is encouraging residents of the province to observe National Indigenous Peoples Day by participating in events organized by Indigenous Governments and Organizations within the province.
Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Attend Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Newfoundland and Labrador AGM and Inclusion Awards
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, will speak at the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Newfoundland and Labrador AGM and Inclusion Awards tomorrow (Thursday, June 21). The AGM and Inclusion Awards are being held at 6:00 p.m. at the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing and Homelessness Network Learning Centre, 77 Charter Avenue, St. John’s.
