Government of Newfoundland News
Province Set to Mark National Forest Week
Fisheries and Land Resources
People throughout the province are being encouraged to take part in events marking National Forest Week 2017 being celebrated from September 24 to 30.
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.
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Address Attendees at Memorial Dedication Ceremony
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will speak at the dedication ceremony for the Memorial on Parade Parkette tomorrow (Wednesday, September 20). The event takes place at 11:00 a.m. at RNC Provincial Headquarters, Fort Townshend, St. John's.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Introduce Indigenous Graphic Novels at Grand Opening of School in Conne River
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will introduce award-winning author, David Alexander Robertson’s Indigenous graphic novels during the grand opening of St. Anne (Se’t A’newey Kina’matino’kuom) School tomorrow (Wednesday, September 20), at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at St. Anne School, 77 McDonaldewey Awti, Conne River.
Provincial Government Announces Support for Enactus Teams
Executive Council
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Provincial Government is providing a combined investment of approximately $28,000 to support Enactus teams from Memorial University and the College of the North Atlantic (St. John’s campus) to travel to the Enactus World Cup taking place from September 26-28, in London, England.
Public Advisory: Tips for Safe Use of Pesticides
Municipal Affairs and Environment
When residents choose to use pesticides in their homes and gardens, they must ensure that those pesticides are registered with Health Canada and that label directions are followed for safe and proper use.
Nominations Open for Human Rights Award
Justice and Public Safety
The following is being distributed at the request of the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Speak at Invest Atlantic
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will speak at Invest Atlantic in St. John's today (Tuesday, September 19). The event is taking place in Salon A/B at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, 115 Cavendish Square. Premier Ball is expected to address attendees at 12:50 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Visit Schools on South West Coast
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will visit three schools tomorrow (Tuesday, September 19) on the south west coast of the island. Minister Kirby will be joined by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and MHA for Burgeo - La Poile.
Minister Kirby Announces Funding for Child Care Initiative in Channel-Port aux Basques
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, today announced funding for the Growing Our Future Child Care Cooperative (GOFCC) project in Channel-Port aux Basques. Minister Kirby was joined at the announcement by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and MHA for Burgeo - La Poile.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report P-2017-004 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Donovan Molloy, Q.C., has released his Report P-2017-004 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Provincial Government to Invest $1.7 Million in Infrastructure for Communities in Humber - Gros Morne Region
Executive Council
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced approximately $1.7 million in provincial funding is being allocated for municipal infrastructure projects in Humber - Gros Morne. Premier Ball was joined for the announcement in Deer Lake by the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend Commemoration Ceremony for the 75th Anniversary of U-Boat Attacks
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend a commemoration ceremony of the 75th anniversary of the U-Boat attacks on Bell Island tomorrow, Saturday, September 16. The event takes place at Lance Cove Beach, Bell Island with Minister Mitchelmore expected to speak at 1:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Announce Funding for Child Care Project in Channel-Port aux Basques
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will announce funding for the Growing Our Future Child Care Cooperative project in Channel-Port aux Basques, Monday, September 18. The event will take place at 208 Hardy’s Arterial, near the Bruce II Sports Centre in Channel-Port aux Basques, at 2:30 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Attend National Mental Health Conference
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will attend the Canadian Mental Health Association Mental Health for All Conference being held at the Hilton Toronto from September 18 to 20.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Visit School in Channel-Port Aux Basques
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will be visiting St. James Elementary School Monday, September 18, at 1:00 p.m. Minister Kirby will be joined by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and MHA for Burgeo - La Poile.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Browne to Attend Scotiabank Giller Prize Longlist Announcement
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend the Scotiabank Giller Prize Longlist announcement on Monday, September 18. The event takes place at The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John’s, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Provincial Government Appoints New Chair and Representatives to the WorkplaceNL Board of Directors
Service NL
The Provincial Government has appointed a new chair and five new representatives to the WorkplaceNL Board of Directors. The appointments were made through the merit-based appointment process established by the Independent Appointments Commission (IAC) Act and are effective immediately.
Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Speak to Students About New Impaired Driving Legislation
Service NL
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL, will visit Waterford Valley High on Monday, September 18, to speak to students about the new impaired driving legislation that comes into effect later this month.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Announce Infrastructure Investments in Humber -Gros Morne
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will announce investments on Monday, September 18, that will benefit municipalities in the Humber – Gros Morne region. Premier Ball will be joined by the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment. The announcement will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Deer Lake Town Office, 34 Reid’s Lane, Deer Lake.
