Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Make an Announcement about the Community Healthy Living Fund
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will make an announcement about the Community Healthy Living Fund on Tuesday, May 22. Minister Dempster will be joined by Steve Martin, Director of Recreation and Community Events with the Town of Holyrood, and Betty Parsley, MHA for Harbour Main. The announcement will take place at the Holyrood Community Centre, 431 Conception Bay Highway, Holyrood.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Discuss Proposed Amendment to the Schools Act
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will be available to media on Tuesday, May 22, to discuss a proposed amendment to the Schools Act. The availability will be held in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building, at 12:00 p.m. A technical briefing for media will be provided at 11:30 a.m.
Public Advisory: Some Forest Access Roads in Labrador Closing to Vehicle Traffic
Fisheries and Land Resources
On Wednesday, May 23, some forest access roads in North West River will close to vehicle traffic until further notice. Roads include an eight kilometre section in the Grand Lake Road system at the second gate, South Branch Road and Goose River Road.
Provincial Visitor Information Centres Open Across the Province
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Provincial Visitor Information Centres, located in Port aux Basques, Notre Dame, Clarenville, Whitbourne and Argentia have officially opened for the 2018 tourism season. In addition to these sites, Provincial Visitor Information Centres located in Deer Lake Airport and St. John’s Airport are open year round.
Public Advisory: Residents Encouraged to Use Safe Camping Practices
Municipal Affairs and Environment
All Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are encouraged to use safe camping practices while enjoying time with family and friends during the Victoria Day long weekend. Throughout the camping season, residents should make the following fire and life safety practices a priority:
Motorists Advised to Drive Safe, Be Vigilant to Avoid Moose Collisions
Transportation and Works
Fisheries and Land Resources
With the arrival of the summer recreation season and increasing traffic throughout the province during the Victoria Day weekend, motorists are advised to slow down and be vigilant in watching for moose on roadways.
Manuels River Natural Heritage Society Working to Build on Popularity of Manuels River and Hibernia Interpretation Centre
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Provincial Government and the Government of Canada are investing a total of $112,500 in the Manuels River Natural Heritage Society to develop and implement a marketing plan.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Speak at the 12th Annual Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will speak at the opening concert of the Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival tomorrow (Friday, May 18). The concert is taking place at the Norris Point Town Hall, Norris Point, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Attend Ramadan Prayer Service
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will bring greetings at a prayer service during Ramadan at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, May 18) at the Masjid-an-Noor Mosque, 430 Logy Bay Road, St. John’s.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Dempster Highlights International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, held annually on May 17.
Ministerial Statement - NAOSH Week Student Radio and Video Contest Winners
Service NL
Mr. Speaker, last week was North American Occupational Health and Safety Week, highlighting the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Parsons Recognizes Police Week 2018
Justice and Public Safety
Mr. Speaker, this week I have had the honour to participate in a number of activities to celebrate our Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and Royal Canadian Mounted Police as part of Police Week 2018, which is recognized from May 13 to 19.
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.
Minister Haggie Releases External Review of Central Health
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, today released the external review of the Central Regional Health Authority. The review was completed as a result of concerns brought forward to the department about the governance and management of the health authority.
Provincial Government Hosts National Seal Products Day
Executive Council
The Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador recognized National Seal Products Day today with an event hosted by the Provincial Government, and supported by the Government of Nunavut, as well as many industry sponsors. Provincial craft producers gathered to exhibit their seal products as part of a celebration of the economic, cultural, and environmental importance of a sustainable seal hunt.
Residential Tenancies Act Changes Aim to Improve Province's Rental Environment
Service NL
Legislation to modernize the Residential Tenancies Act, 2000 to benefit both landlords and tenants will begin second reading today in the House of Assembly. Newfoundland and Labrador has a large rental market, and the act affects many residents with a wide variety of backgrounds.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Browne to Join MP McDonald for Funding Announcement
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary for 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, May 17).
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Address RNC Corporate Plan Launch
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will address the launch of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary corporate plan tomorrow (Thursday, May 17) at 10:00 a.m. The address will take place at the RNC Provincial Headquarters, Fort Townshend, St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh Available to Discuss Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act
Service NL
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of ServiceNL, will be available to media tomorrow (Thursday, May 17) to discuss amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act. The availability will be held in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building at 10:00 a.m. A technical briefing for media will be provided in the Media Centre at 9:00 a.m.
Public Advisory: Application Deadline Extended for New Student Mentorship Program
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The application deadline for a new, employer-driven Student Mentorship Program that will support summer career development opportunities in the agriculture, aquaculture, technology, and oil and gas sectors has been extended to May 23.
