Government of Newfoundland News
Single-Session Walk-in Mental Health and Addictions Service Available Province-Wide
Health and Community Services
Effective this week, Doorways is now available through all four regional health authorities across the province.
Minister Joyce Comments on Regional Service Boards’ Waste Collection Fees for Cabins
Municipal Affairs and Environment
We have heard concerns from cabin owners about regional service boards’ garbage collection fees in unincorporated areas. Regional service boards are independent entities that are responsible for providing waste management services and establishing service delivery policies to properties within the region, including seasonal properties.
Premier Ball Unveils New Logo for Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Games
Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Today, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, unveiled the new logo for the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Games which incorporates images and colours that represent the province and will help strengthen the identity of the games.
Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated to Cause Travel Delays
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works is monitoring Environment Canada forecasts and special statements indicating a potential for heavy snow, freezing rain and rain for many parts of the province beginning this evening and continuing into Tuesday, January 30.
Public Advisory: Pre-Budget Consultation Session for Happy Valley-Goose Bay Rescheduled
Finance
The pre-budget consultation session scheduled in Happy Valley-Goose Bay for tonight (Monday, January 29), has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 10, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The session will be held at Hotel North Two, 382 Hamilton River Road.
Newfoundland and Labrador First in Canada to Launch Innovative e-Health Technology for Mental Health
Health and Community Services
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has launched Therapist Assistance Online (TAO), an innovative e-health technology providing timely access to evidence-based care and treatment for adults with depression, anxiety and substance use problems. Newfoundland and Labrador is the first province in Canada to launch the program. It allows people seeking counselling to access services when they need it, where they are, including in their own homes.
Minister Dempster Reaffirms Provincial Commitment to Address Over-Representation of Indigenous Children and Youth in Care
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, following a meeting with federal, provincial, territorial and National Indigenous Organizations held in Ottawa this week, is reaffirming the province’s commitment to address the over-representation of Indigenous children and youth in care.
Public Advisory: Ice Jam Advisory on Exploits River
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government has issued an ice jam advisory on the Exploits River in the vicinity of the Town of Badger. Ice levels for Saturday and Sunday are predicted to be very high and the location of the town puts it at risk of flooding.
Minister Kirby to Celebrate National Family Literacy Day
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will visit St. Andrew’s Elementary school Monday, January 29, at 8:45 a.m. to celebrate National Family Literacy Day. St. Andrew’s Elementary is located at 141 University Avenue, St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Unveil New NL Games Logo
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador will take part in the unveiling of the new Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Games logo. The event will take place on Monday, January 29, at the Deer Lake Motel, 15 Trans-Canada Highway, Deer Lake, beginning 3:00 p.m.
Improving Access to Oil and Gas through Innovative Techniques
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Natural Resources
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today toured TechnipFMC, to view the results of a $750,000 project that is developing innovative tieback techniques to transform marginal oil fields into economical options for oil operators.
Commissioner Releases Privacy Breach Notification Statistics October 1 - December 31, 2017
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
In our most recent reporting period (October 1 - December 31, 2017), the OIPC received 59 privacy breach reports under the ATIPPA, 2015 from 20 public bodies. This is up from the 40 reports from 15 public bodies received in the previous reporting period.
Celebrating National Family Literacy Day
Education and Early Childhood Development
Tomorrow marks National Family Literacy Day, an initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in literacy-related activities with family. Family Literacy Day is recognized annually on January 27. The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, was at Holy Family Elementary earlier this week and will be visiting St. Andrew’s Elementary next week to participate in National Family Literacy Day activities.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Speak at ACAP- Humber Arm Coastal Matters Forum
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will be speaking at the Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) - Humber Arm Coastal Matters Forum tomorrow (Friday, January 26) in Corner Brook. The event will take place 12:30 p.m. at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University - Forestry Centre (Room 2014), 20 University Drive, Corner Brook.
Premier Ball Acknowledges the Tremendous Work in Response to West Coast Weather Event
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, is thanking the many individuals, including public service employees, for their response to the flooding in the western region of the island that washed out roads, threatened communities and caused significant damage.
Provincial Government Partners with Community Groups to Support Victims of Sexual Violence
Justice and Public Safety
Executive Council
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to partner with the Public Legal Information Association of NL (PLIAN) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre (NLSACPC) to offer legal support services to victims of sexual violence.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Tour TechnipFMC
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will tour TechnipFMC tomorrow (Friday, January 26). The tour takes place at 137 Clyde Avenue, Mount Pearl, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report A-2018-003 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Donovan Molloy, has released his Report A-2018-003 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Calling Atlantic Exporters Seeking New Market Opportunities in the European Union
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
From January 29 to February 2, 2018, trade experts from Global Affairs Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service along with other federal and provincial trade representatives, will be visiting Atlantic Provinces to outline how Canadian exporters can benefit from preferential access to the European Union under the Canada European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
