Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Premier Ball, Minister Byrne and MP Hutchings to Make Announcements Related to Agriculture
Executive Council
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be joined by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, and Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, in Reidville tomorrow (Thursday, May 10) to make two announcements related to the Newfoundland and Labrador agriculture industry.
New WHMIS Regulations to Come Into Force in December
Service NL
Amendments to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) regulations have been published in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette. Workplaces falling under provincial Occupational Health and Safety jurisdiction must fully comply with the new provincial WHMIS requirements by December 1, 2018.
Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program Will Help Advance Industry Development
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, today announced that funding is available through the 2018-19 Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program to help existing farmers and new entrants improve the economic viability of the province’s agriculture and agrifoods industry.
The Rooms Corporation: The Rooms Unveils First World War Exhibition Catalogue
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Rooms Corporation launched a companion catalogue Monday for the exhibition Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou: Newfoundlanders and Labradorians at War and at Home 1914-1949. Sylvain Vinet, Region Head, Eastern Canada Region, CIBC, joined Dean Brinton, CEO The Rooms Corporation to make the announcement.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball and Ministers Coady and Byrne to Present to Marine Protected Areas Advisory Panel
Executive Council
Natural Resources
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador; the Honourable Siobahn Coady, Minister of Natural Resources; and the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will present to the National Advisory Panel on Marine Protected Area Standards tomorrow (Tuesday, May 8) at 11:15 a.m. at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Speak at Adventure Central AGM
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will address the Adventure Central Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, May 8). The event takes place at Quality Hotel & Suites, Gander, beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Deliver Keynote Presentation at Newfoundland and Labrador Food Forum
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will deliver the keynote presentation, titled The Way Forward Commitment of Doubling Food Production in Newfoundland and Labrador, at the Newfoundland and Labrador Food Forum hosted by the Conference Board’s Food Horizons Canada tomorrow (Tuesday, May 8), 12:30 p.m. at Hampton Hall, Memorial University, 155 Ridge Road, St. John’s.
Public Advisory: Update Provided on MV Legionnaire
Transportation and Works
Users of the Bell Island ferry service are advised that the MV Legionnaire is out of service due to a mechanical issue with its bow ramp.
Minister Mitchelmore Congratulates 2018 Arts and Letters Winners
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Newfoundland and Labrador’s cultural community was in the spotlight this past weekend as the winners of the 2018 Arts and Letters Awards Program were announced at The Rooms in St. John’s.
Provincial Government Provides Update on Development of Adult Literacy Action Plan
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced the conclusion of public consultations on the development of an Adult Literacy Action Plan.
Public Advisory: Placentia Lift Bridge to Remain Closed to Marine Traffic During Repairs
Transportation and Works
Mariners are advised that the Placentia Lift Bridge will remain closed to marine traffic to facilitate repairs to the bridge.
Newfoundland and Labrador First in Canada to Launch New e-Health Technology for Mental Health
Health and Community Services
Newfoundland and Labrador is the first province in Canada to launch MindWell-U, an online e-health technology to support mental health. MindWell-U is the latest e-health service added to the province’s suite of online mental health and addictions supports for people province-wide, which includes Strongest Families, Bridge the gApp, BreathingRoom™ and Therapy Assistance Online.
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week Launched in Province
Service NL
In recognition of North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week 2018 (May 6-12), Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary for Service NL, joined officials from WorkplaceNL, members of the local chapter of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), as well as representatives from safety groups and the employer and labour sectors, to raise the official flag. The theme for NAOSH Week 2018 is Make Safety a Habit.
Public Advisory: Some Forest Access Roads Closed to Vehicle Traffic
Fisheries and Land Resources
Forest access roads on the Hampton Highway, White’s River Road and Blueberry Pond areas are closed to vehicle traffic until further notice. The roads will remain open to snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles.
New Wireless Public Alerts Mark Emergency Preparedness Week 2018
Municipal Affairs and Environment
From May 6 to 12, the Provincial Government is acknowledging Emergency Preparedness Week. This year’s theme, “Be Emergency Ready”, highlights the importance of residents and emergency management partners being proactive in preparing for potential emergencies.
Media Advisory: The Rooms Launches First World War Exhibition Catalogue
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Sylvain Vinet, Region Head, Eastern Canada Region, CIBC Retail Distribution, will join Dean Brinton, CEO The Rooms Corporation, to launch the companion catalogue to the exhibition Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou: Newfoundlanders and Labradorians at War and at Home 1914-1949, this evening (Monday, May 7) at The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Avenue, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to attend Canopy Growth Announcement
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend an announcement by Canopy Growth regarding production and retail operations in Newfoundland and Labrador on Monday, May 7. The event takes place at 60 Eastland Drive, St. John’s, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Attend Milestone Event at Corner Brook Pulp and Paper
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will attend a behind-the-scenes look at a vessel being loaded with Corner Brook Pulp and Paper’s largest-ever shipment of newsprint being sent directly to India from the mill on Monday, May 7, at 12:30 p.m. The company will ship more than 4,000 tons of high-quality newsprint to customers in India, a first in the mill’s history.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Launch New e-Health Technology for Mental Health
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will launch a new e-health technology for mental health in Gander on Monday, May 7.
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.
