Government of Newfoundland News
Terms of Reference Released for External Review of Central Health
Health and Community Services
The Department of Health and Community Services has released the Terms of Reference for the external review of the Central Regional Health Authority. They can be found on the department’s website at www.health.gov.nl.ca/health/pdf/terms_of_reference.pdf.
Provincial Government Remembers the Ocean Ranger Tragedy
Executive Council
Natural Resources
Service NL
On the 36th anniversary of the sinking Ocean Ranger off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Provincial Government is remembering the 84 lives that were tragically lost.
Safe and Caring Schools a Priority for Provincial Government
Education and Early Childhood Development
Executive Council
TheThe Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister Responsible for Status of Women along with departmental officials met today with members of the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District, the Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre, the Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Provincial Advisory Council for the Status of Women, to discuss the province’s Safe and Caring Schools Policy, the Schools Act and violence prevention in schools.
Provincial Government Promotes Immigration in Netherlands
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, promoted Newfoundland and Labrador as a beautiful, safe and welcoming destination at a recent immigration fair in Netherlands.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Make Apprenticeship Announcement in Corner Brook
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will announce a new initiative for apprenticeship training tomorrow (Thursday, February 15). Premier Ball will be joined by the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour.
Improving Efficiency through Innovative Processes at Anaconda Mining
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, as well as Brian Warr, MHA for Baie Verte - Green Bay, today toured Anaconda Mining to view the innovative techniques used to mine narrow vein gold deposits. Minister Mitchelmore also highlighted Anaconda’s success in the Lean Manufacturing Productivity Program. This is the latest in a number of technology tours by representatives of the Provincial Government.
Minister Byrne Unveils Initiatives to Improve Services within Crown Lands Division
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, today announced initiatives that will improve Crown Lands services for the benefit of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
Minister Joyce States Provincial Government's Stance on Eastern Regional Service Board Waste Collection Fees
Municipal Affairs and Environment
We have met with the Eastern Regional Service Board to discuss the public’s concerns regarding the board’s waste collection fees and practices in unincorporated areas. As the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, I have indicated that residents should not be charged such waste collection fees if the board is not willing to provide the appropriate services in return.
Nominations Invited for 2018 Seniors of Distinction Awards
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Individuals, groups and organizations are invited to submit nominations for the 2018 Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors of Distinction Awards.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Announce Crown Lands Service Improvements
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will announce initiatives that are improving services delivered by the Provincial Government’s Crown Lands Division tomorrow (Wednesday, February 14). The announcement will take place 10:30 a.m. at Wildlife Division offices located at 117 Riverside Drive (Brake’s Cove), Corner Brook.
Minister Mitchelmore Recognizes Atlantic Canada Craft Awards for Excellence Recipients
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, extended his congratulations to Katie Parnham and Michael Harlick, for winning awards at the Atlantic Canada Craft Awards for Excellence in Halifax. Minister Mitchelmore attended the ceremony and craft show this past weekend.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Tour Anaconda Mine
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will tour Anaconda’s Pine Cove Mine and Mill tomorrow (Wednesday, February 14) at 10:00 a.m. Pine Cove Mine and Mill is approximately 4.5 kilometres northeast of the community of Baie Verte.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Speak at Noia’s Annual General Meeting
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will deliver the keynote address today (Tuesday, February 13) at the Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Industries Association’s (Noia) Annual General Meeting. The luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. with Premier Ball scheduled to speak at approximately 1:20 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Attend Citizens Outdoor Rights Alliance Meeting
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will attend the Citizens Outdoor Rights Alliance Meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, February 13) 7:30 p.m. at Club 64, 28 Broadway, Corner Brook.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Tour Set of Television Series Frontier
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will tour the set of Frontier tomorrow (Tuesday, February 13). The tour takes place at Middle Cove Beach, Marine Drive, in Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove, beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bragg to Celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day
Fisheries and Land Resources
Derrick Bragg, Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Land Resources, will celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day with educators and students tomorrow (Tuesday, February 13) at 9:00 a.m. at Helen Tulk Elementary School, 1 Forest Road, Bishop’s Falls.
Media Advisory: Ministers to Attend Community Pancake Breakfasts
Finance
Health and Community Services
Justice and Public Safety
Service NL
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL, the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, and the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety will participate at pancake breakfasts tomorrow (Tuesday, February 13).
Providing Unique and Innovative Solutions
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 CoLab Software to view a $116,362 project that will allow designers to work collaboratively on technical drawings and 3D models.
Education Week and Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week Celebrated Province-wide
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minster of Education and Early Childhood Development is recognizing February 11-17 as Education Week and Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week in Newfoundland and Labrador by attending a proclamation signing this morning at Laval High School in Placentia. This year’s theme is Believe and Achieve.
Provincial Government Announces Recipients of Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program
Executive Council
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has invested $205,000 in 14 projects through the Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program.
