Government of Newfoundland News
Public Advisory: Dog Brook Repairs Complete in the T’Railway Provincial Park
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Final repairs for the Dog Brook washout, located between Badger and Grand Falls-Windsor will be completed today.
Provincial Government Announces Supports to Diversify Forest Industry
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, announced today initiatives to assist in diversifying the forest industry in Newfoundland and Labrador while meeting the Way Forward commitment to increase timber allocations and harvest levels by 20 per cent by 2020.
Minister Hawkins Announces Projects to Help Newcomers Access Employment in their Fields
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced the second round of successful applicants for funding through the federal-provincial Foreign Qualification Recognition Agreement.
Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 12
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Candles are popular during the holiday season, but these open flames are a common cause of home fires.
Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Announce Investment in Fire Services in Charlottetown
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and MHA for Cartwright-L’Anse au Clair, on behalf of the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will make an announcement to support fire services in the Town of Charlottetown. The event will take place tomorrow (Friday, December 22) at the Charlottetown Recreation Centre, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
New Province-wide Immigrant Integration and Retention Services Announced in Grand Falls-Windsor
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
To support actions outlined in The Way Forward on Immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador, over $341,000 in provincial funding is being provided through the Newfoundland and Labrador Settlement and Integration Program for multiple initiatives to support settlement and integration of newcomers to the province. The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, made the announcement today in Grand Falls-Windsor.
Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada Invest Over $3 million in Arts and Culture Centres
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, and the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for St. John’s South- Mount Pearl, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced an investment of approximately $3.3 million for upgrades and specialized equipment for the six arts and culture centres in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Provincial Government is contributing $1.4 million towards this initiative with the Federal Government providing $1.9 million.
Provincial Government Begins Consultations on the Real Estate Trading Act
Service NL
The Provincial Government is exploring potential changes to the Real Estate Trading Act and is seeking input from the real estate industry and the general public.
Students Appointed to Memorial University Board of Regents
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced the latest appointments to Memorial University’s Board of Regents.
Positive Progress Being Made on Premier’s Task Force on Educational Outcomes
Education and Early Childhood Development
Great strides have been made to action a number of the recommendations included in the report of The Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes. The task force was established in 2016 to examine the Kindergarten to Grade 12 education system and make recommendations to improve student outcomes.
Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 11
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The holidays are a very special time for children and youth, and as families enjoy a variety of activities, fire safety should be top of mind.
Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award Launched across Canada
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government is announcing a call for nominations for the Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award (EMESA). The award is delivered collaboratively by provincial, territorial and federal governments and is a prestigious recognition for exceptional service, achievement, and contributions to advancing emergency management.
Heart’s Content Cable Station Provincial Historic Site Added to Canada’s Tentative List for World Heritage
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today said he is delighted that the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister Responsible for UNESCO World Heritage, announced the Heart’s Content Cable Station Provincial Historic Site as one of eight new sites added to Canada’s Tentative List for World Heritage, as part of a trans-boundary nomination with Valentia, Ireland.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Announce Projects to Enhance Settlement Services and Supports
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will announce successful applicants for funding through the Newfoundland and Labrador Settlement and Integration Program tomorrow (Thursday, December 21), at 2:00 p.m. at the Excite Building, 32 Queensway Park, Grand Falls-Windsor.
The Child and Youth Advocate Releases 2016 Recommendations Report
Office of the Child and Youth Advocate
The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate has released the 2016 Status Report on Recommendations today entitled Not There Yet. This report is issued annually. It reports progress and status of the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate and Child Death Review Committee recommendations to December 2016.
Media Advisory: Funding Announcement to be Made for Arts and Culture Centres
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will join the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for St. John’s South - Mount Pearl, on behalf of the Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, to announce funding for Newfoundland and Labrador’s Arts and Culture Centres tomorrow (Thursday, December 21). The event takes place at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre, 2nd Floor Concourse, 95 Allandale Road, St. John’s, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Public Advisory: Update on T’Railway Provincial Park Bridges
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Codroy-South Branch Bridge in the T’Railway Provincial Park remains closed due to structural concerns with the abutments and piers as well as the poor condition of the bridge decking.
Provincial Government Releases Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan Six-Month Update
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government today released its six-month update of Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador. After six months, 51 of the 54 recommendations are completed or in-progress.
Provincial Government Releases Results of Regional Government Consultations
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government today issued an update on the input received throughout the recent consultations on regional government. The consultations process was held between August and November with the purpose of seeking public input to help inform the development of a potential model of regional government and/or sharing of services for the province.
Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 10
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Fireworks can be entertaining during the holiday season, but it is important to remember that they are not toys; they are explosive devices and must be used correctly to avoid fire
