Government of Newfoundland News
Provincial Government Supporting Infrastructure in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government announced today that it is contributing over $220,000 to upgrade the wastewater and sewer systems in the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The total value of the projects which also include federal and municipal components is approximately $620,000.
Provincial Government Signs New Partnership Agreement with Newfoundland-Labrador Federation of Co-operatives
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Further commitment to the development of the co-operative sector in Newfoundland and Labrador was on display recently, as the Provincial Government and the Newfoundland-Labrador Federation of Co-operatives (NLFC) signed a new five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the NLFC annual general meeting in St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Help Celebrate the Completion of the Holyrood Marine Facility
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend an event to celebrate the completion of the Holyrood Marine Facility tomorrow (Friday, October 6). The event takes place at the Holyrood Marine Facility, Northside Road, Holyrood at 1:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement to Be Held in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Perry Trimper, MHA for Lake Melville will participate in an announcement related to investments in infrastructure for the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay tomorrow (Friday, October 6). Also participating in the announcement will be Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.
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.
Hunters Reminded to Practice Safe Firearm Use
Fisheries and Land Resources
Hunters throughout the province are being encouraged to familiarize themselves with current firearm regulations and are reminded to practice safe firearm use while taking part in hunting activity this season.
Celebrating World Teachers’ Day
Education and Early Childhood Development
The dedication and contributions of teachers and educators in Newfoundland and Labrador and throughout the world are being recognized today in honour of World Teachers’ Day.
Premier Ball Announces Funding for Training Initiative in Buchans
Executive Council
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced more than $311,000 to advance the growth of a local business and to support economic development in central Newfoundland.
Work Underway on Mobile School Extension Project
Transportation and Works
A project to add an extension to Mobile Central High to accommodate additional school capacity is currently underway.
Ministers Kirby and Haggie join Gander Elementary in Celebrating Official Opening
Education and Early Childhood Development
Teachers, staff and students today celebrated the official opening of the new Gander Elementary School. The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, toured the new school today with the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services and MHA for Gander. They were joined by representatives of the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District and members of the community.
Public Advisory: Placentia Lift Bridge Temporarily Closed to Marine Traffic
Transportation and Works
The Placentia Lift Bridge is currently closed to all marine traffic to facilitate electrical repairs.
New Disciplinary Segregation Policy for Inmates in Newfoundland and Labrador
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General was today joined by Owen Brophy, Superintendent of Prisons for Newfoundland and Labrador, to announce that Adult Corrections is developing a new, progressive segregation policy for adult correctional centres in the province. The new policy is being developed after a thorough review of current standards and practices and will make Newfoundland and Labrador a national leader in its approach to disciplinary segregation.
Provincial Government Invests In Infrastructure Projects in Millertown
Executive Council
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, was joined today by the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour and MHA for Grand-Falls – Buchans, to announce over $263,000 in provincial funding for municipal infrastructure projects in Millertown. The overall investment in the projects, which also includes federal and municipal support, is $463,000.
Artists, Performers and Audiences to Benefit from Improvements to LSPU Hall
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Through investments totalling close to $260,000 from the Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada, the iconic Resource Centre for the Arts, a mainstay of the St. John’s cultural scene, will improve its facilities and implement a development plan to enhance its sustainability and nurture the development of the province’s cultural and tourism industries.
Minister Haggie Announces Approach to Develop a Shared Services eHealth Model
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government today announced its approach to developing a province-wide shared services eHealth model for the health care system.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Municipal Affairs and Environment
TheThe 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.
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Announce Changes to Segregation Policy
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General will be joined by Owen Brophy, Superintendent of Prisons, to announce changes to the Disciplinary Segregation Policy. The announcement will take place at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary tomorrow (Wednesday, October 4) at 1:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Attend Official Opening of School in Gander
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will attend the official opening of Gander Elementary School tomorrow (October 4) at 1:30 p.m. Minister Kirby will be joined by the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services and MHA for Gander.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Visit Child Care Centres in Gander
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will visit two child care centres in Gander tomorrow (October 4). Minister Kirby will be joined by the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services and MHA for Gander.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Make Funding Announcements in Central Newfoundland
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be in Central Newfoundland tomorrow, (Wednesday, October 4) for two funding announcements. Premier Ball will be joined by the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education Skills and Labour and MHA for Grand Falls - Windsor - Buchans.
