Government of Newfoundland News
Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre receives Federal and Provincial Funding to Develop Incubator and Makerspace
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Corner Brook will soon be home to spaces that will support business diversification and a stronger culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Thanks to funding from the Provincial Government departments of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, and Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, as well as the Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), the Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre will develop an incubator and a makerspace in the city. A funding announcement Tuesday was attended by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources and MHA for Corner Brook, and Gudie Hutchings, MP for Long Range Mountains.
Public Advisory: Details on Financial Assistance for Residents and Communities Affected by West Coast Flooding
Municipal Affairs and Environment
As work crews continue to restore damaged and destroyed infrastructure, the Provincial Government has begun assessing damage costs from the west coast flooding event. Residents, not-for-profit organizations and communities are advised that applications for the Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program (NL-DFAP) are available here: gov.nl.ca/fes/faq/emergencymanagement.html.
Public Advisory: Air Services Provided for Bay of Islands Residents
Transportation and Works
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Air services will be provided for residents in communities in the Bay of Islands affected by the washout on Route 450 beginning tomorrow (Tuesday, January 16).
Eight Recipients Named to Order of Newfoundland and Labrador
Executive Council
Eight people will be invested into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador at a ceremony at Government House later this month.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Join MP Hutchings to Make Funding Announcement
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources and MHA for Corner Brook, on behalf of the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will join Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, to announce a funding initiative regarding innovation and entrepreneurship tomorrow (Tuesday, January 16). The event will take place at Fine Arts Atrium, Grenfell Campus, Corner Brook, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Public Advisory: Boil Water Advisories in Place for Residents and Communities Affected by Flooding on the West Coast
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Service NL
Please be advised that boil water advisories are in effect in the communities affected by flooding on the west coast of the island portion of the province.
Minister Hawkins Commemorates Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
On the anniversary of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, joined those throughout the province and around the world commemorating his life and work.
Media Advisory: Funding Announcement Related to Homelessness Postponed
Executive Council
The news conference scheduled for today (Monday, January 15), at The Gathering Place in St. John’s regarding a funding announcement to help prevent and end homelessness has been postponed.
Public Advisory: Emergency Management Progressing on the West Coast of the Island
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Motorists are advised that the Trans-Canada Highway west of Hampden Junction is closed due to severe flooding and a washout.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Browne to Make Broadband Funding Announcement
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, and Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista–Burin-Trinity, on behalf the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will announce funding for a broadband initiative on Monday, January 15. The event will take place at the Clarenville Inn, 134 Trans-Canada Hwy, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Canada Council for the Arts Increases Funding to The Rooms
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Rooms has received a significant funding increase from the Canada Council for the Arts with the operating grant increasing by 74 per cent, for a total of $330,000 over two years. This is the first funding increase that the Provincial Art Gallery has received from the Canada Council for the Arts since becoming part of The Rooms in 2005.
Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment is monitoring forecast information on a weather system that is anticipated to cause significant snow melt and runoff over the course of the weekend.
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons Attending Correctional Officer Recruit Training Opening Ceremonies
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, will bring greetings at the opening ceremonies of the 2018 Correctional Officer Recruit Training. The ceremony will take place Monday, January 15, at 9:00 a.m. at the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Headquarters, Parade Street Memorial Campus, Parade Street, St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Make Announcement to Help Prevent and End Homelessness
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will make a significant funding announcement on Monday, January 15, to help prevent and end homelessness. The Premier will be joined by the Honourable, Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation.
Student Appointed to Council on Higher Education
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced the latest appointment to the Council on Higher Education.
Appointments Announced to College of the North Atlantic Board of Governors
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced two appointments to College of the North Atlantic’s Board of Governors. Madison Greening and Ian Gordon are appointed as student representatives to the Board of Governors. They were nominated by College of the North Atlantic’s Student Union.
Public Advisory: Mount Pearl Office to Re-Open at 2:00 p.m.
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The public is advised that the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour’s office at 1170 Topsail Road in Mount Pearl will re-open at 2:00 p.m. today following repairs to a water main break in the area.
Public Advisory: Mount Pearl Office Closed
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The public is advised that the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour’s office at 1170 Topsail Road in Mount Pearl is closed due to a water main break. An update will be provided when the office re-opens
Provincial Government Provides Update on Health Care Infrastructure for Western Newfoundland
Executive Council
Transportation and Works
Health and Community Services
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to establish an industry short list to solicit proposals for a new 164-bed acute care hospital in Corner Brook.
Provincial Government Launches Online Pre-Budget Consultations and Sets Dates for In-Person Sessions
Finance
The Provincial Government today launched its online pre-budget consultations for Budget 2018. Starting today, members of the public and industry stakeholders can visit www.engagenl.ca external link icon to provide their feedback as part of the budget process.
