Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend Opening Night of Neighbourhood Dance Works' 2017 Festival of New Dance
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend the opening night of Neighbourhood Dance Works’ 2017 Festival of New Dance today (Tuesday, October 3). The event takes place at the Resource Centre for the Arts (LSPU Hall), 3 Victoria Street, St. John’s at 8:00 p.m.
Provincial Government Releases Report from Independent Assessment of Mud Lake Flooding
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government today released the report from an independent assessment of the flooding event that occurred at Mud Lake on May 17, 2017.
Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Present Seniors of Distinction Awards
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development will present the 2017 Seniors of Distinction Awards tomorrow (Tuesday, October 3). The event begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Capital Hotel, 208 Kenmount Road, St. John’s. Minister Dempster will be joined by Parliamentary Secretary, Derek Bennett.
Provincial Government Recognizes Autism Awareness Month
Education and Early Childhood Development
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, are joining individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families to recognize October as Autism Awareness Month.
Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop Now Open for Registration
Fisheries and Land Resources
Registration is now open for the Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop taking place at Woody Island from October 13 to 15, 2017.
Provincial Government Issues Tender for Demolition of Former Virginia Park Elementary
Transportation and Works
Education and Early Childhood Development
A tender has been issued for the demolition of the former Virginia Park Elementary School in St. John's. The tender is for the demolition of the building structure of the old school and a tender for the new parking lot and landscaping will be issued in 2018.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball in Ottawa for Installation of Governor General; First Ministers’ Meeting
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, is in Ottawa today (Monday, October 2) to attend the installation of Canada’s 29th Governor General – Julie Payette. The installation will begin at 11:00 a.m. (EST).
Media Advisory: Minister Coady to Participate in Provincial and Territorial Annual Meeting Related to the Status of Women
Executive Council
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will take part in the Coalition of Provincial and Territorial Advisory Councils on the Status of Women’s 2017 Annual Meeting on Monday, October 2 at the Courtyard by Marriot Hotel, 131 Duckworth Street, St. John’s. The meeting begins at 8:00 a.m.
Minister Mitchelmore Announces Investment to Support Aquaculture Growth
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Building on commitments made during the recent Aquaculture Industry Summit held in Gander this week to support growth in the sector, the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced over $35,000 from the Business Development Support Program for Merasheen Oyster Farms.
Provincial Government Provides Update on Merit-Based Appointments
Executive Council
Since implementing a merit-based appointments process through passage of the Independent Appointments Commission Act in May 2016, the Provincial Government has appointed over 200 individuals to agencies, boards and commissions. Newfoundland and Labrador currently has the most open and accessible appointments process in the country.
Provincial Government Acknowledges National Seniors Day and International Day of Older Persons
Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Provincial Government, along with Canadians and citizens from around the world, join to recognize National Seniors Day and International Day of Older Persons, observed annually on October 1.
Minister Joyce Announces Funding for Water System Upgrades for Wabana
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Today, the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment was joined by Nick Whalen, MP for St. John’s East, for an announcement of municipal infrastructure funding for the Town of Wabana on Bell Island. The Provincial Government is contributing over $892,000 toward a municipal drinking water project.
Premier Ball Congratulates Enactus Memorial
Executive Council
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today congratulated Enactus Memorial for finishing in second place at the 2017 Enactus World Cup in London, England.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Speak at Launch of Kids Eat Smart Week
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will help kick off Kids Eat Smart Week on Monday, October 2. The launch takes place at St. Theresa’s School, 110 Mundy Pond Road, St. John’s, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Address Newfoundland-Labrador Federation of Co-operatives
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at the 2017 Newfoundland-Labrador Federation of Co-operatives Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Saturday, September 30). The event takes place at the Capital Hotel, 208 Kenmount Road, St. John’s, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Minister Mitchelmore Commends Marble Mountain on Changes for 2018 Ski Season
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
New changes will be implemented at Marble Mountain for the 2018 ski season intended to increase participation, bring ticket prices on par with other Atlantic Canadian ski resorts and offer more events at the hill. The changes come as a result of feedback from users of Marble Mountain and a survey undertaken by the new board of directors.
Public Advisory: Hatchy Brook Bridge to Close Temporarily to All Vehicle Traffic
Fisheries and Land Resources
Hatchy Brook Bridge, located 18 kilometres along the Home Pond forest access road, will be closed to all traffic from 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 3 to approximately 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 6 to allow for necessary repairs. Home Pond forest access road is located approximately 12 kilometres north of the Town of Glenwood.
Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Join MP Nick Whalen for Infrastructure Announcement on Bell Island
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will join Nick Whalen, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities tomorrow (Friday, September 29) for a funding announcement for water system upgrades on Bell Island.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers’ Meetings
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend the Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers’ meetings this week. The meetings take place in Ottawa, Ontario on September 28-29.
Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment is monitoring Environment and Climate Change Canada forecast information on an approaching system that is expected to track eastward across the island today.
