Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Participate in Announcement of 28th Annual St. John’s Womens’ Film Festival Festival Line-up
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at the announcement of the 28th Annual St. John’s Womens’ Film Festival line-up. The event takes place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 18, at the Newfoundland Independent Filmmakers Co-operative office, 40 King’s Road.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Haley to Speak at Hope Always Walk
Health and Community Services
Carol Anne Haley, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Community Services, will speak at the Eating Disorder Foundation’s Hope Always Walk on Sunday, September 17. The event will take place in St. John’s at Mundy Pond. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and Parliamentary Secretary Haley is scheduled to speak at the walk kick-off at 10:00 a.m.
Public Advisory: Temporary Closure of Mill Bridge in Grand Falls-Windsor
Transportation and Works
The bridge spanning the Exploits River behind the former paper mill property in Grand Falls-Windsor will be closed to vehicle traffic on Tuesday, September 19, and Wednesday, September 20.
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Meet to Advance the Social Well-Being of Canada’s Older Adults
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Federal, provincial and territorial governments are working together to support present and future generations of older Canadians in meaningful ways.
Provincial Government Invests in Education for Health Care Providers Related to Pain and Addictions
Health and Community Services
Through an investment of $50,000, the Provincial Government has joined with other Atlantic provinces to support the work of the Atlantic Mentorship Network-Pain & Addictions (AMN-P&A), the largest network of pain and addiction providers in Canada. The network links groups of primary health care providers directly to pain and addiction experts to help their patients living with daily chronic pain and addiction.
Public Advisory: Maccles River Bridge to Temporarily Close
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Maccles River Bridge in the Newfoundland and Labrador T’Railway Provincial Park will close on September 19 to allow for the installation of a new bridge. The new bridge will open once the construction work has been completed, which is anticipated to be September 22. During the installation there will be no through traffic from Alexander Bay Station to the Town of Terra Nova.
Premier Ball Acknowledges Terry Fox Day
Executive Council
In 2016, the Provincial Government proclaimed the second Sunday in September as Terry Fox Day in Newfoundland and Labrador, to coincide with the annual run held in honour of Terry Fox. The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, is reminding residents that this year’s Terry Fox Day is Sunday, September 17.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Attend Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will attend the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration tomorrow (Friday, September 15) at the Marriot Eaton Centre Hotel, 525 Bay St., Toronto, Ontario.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Speak at Atlantic Pain Conference
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at the Atlantic Pain Conference tomorrow (Friday, September 15). The conference is being held by Dalhousie University’s Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management & Perioperative Medicine.
Farmers Welcome Visitors on Open Farm Day
Fisheries and Land Resources
Open Farm Day is being celebrated across the province on Sunday, September 17. Farmers in Newfoundland and Labrador will once again open their doors to give the public a first-hand look at how local farms contribute to Canadian agriculture.
Provincial Government Launches Calculator to Support Vehicle Efficiency
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government today launched the Vehicle Efficiency and Cost Calculator to inform motor vehicle users in Newfoundland and Labrador about the cost and benefits of choosing a fuel efficient vehicle.
Minister Parsons Expresses Condolences on Passing of RCMP Officer
Justice and Public Safety
The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General:
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Davis to Participate in Merchant Navy Day Commemoration Ceremony
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary for Service NL, will speak at the commemoration ceremony for Merchant Navy Day tomorrow (Thursday, September 14). The event takes place at the Merchant Navy Memorial, Marine Institute, 155 Ridge Road, St. John's, beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Public Advisory: Bottom Brook Bridge off Lewisporte Highway to Close Temporarily to All Vehicle Traffic
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Bottom Brook Bridge located one kilometre along the Notre Dame Junction forest access road off the Lewisporte Highway, also known as Mackey Freake’s Road, will be closed to all vehicle traffic tomorrow (Thursday, September 14) and Friday, September 15, in order to perform necessary repairs.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Browne to Participate in Grand Opening of Avondale Railway Station
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at the grand opening of the Avondale Railway Station, Station Road, Avondale, tomorrow (Thursday, September 14). The event begins at 11:00 a.m.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bragg to Make Infrastructure Announcements in Fogo Island - Cape Freels Region
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Derrick Bragg, Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Land Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will announce investments related to infrastructure in the Fogo Island - Cape Freels region tomorrow (Thursday, September 14). He will be joined by Scott Simms, MP for Coast of Bays - Central - Notre Dame.
Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Co-Chair Federal, Provincial and Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Seniors
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will co-chair a meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, September 14) at the Delta St. John’s Hotel and Conference Centre, 120 New Gower Street, St. John’s.
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.
Investments Announced in Labrador West for Recreation, Tourism and Business Support
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada are investing more than $574,000 in three initiatives in Labrador West to improve recreational facilities, support a popular winter tourism event and to assist various business support activities, including the Labrador MINEx symposium.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Attend Canadian Council of Forest Ministers Conference
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will attend the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) conference in Ottawa from September 13 to15. The conference is taking place at the Canadian Museum of Nature (Barrick Salon, 3rd Floor), 240 McLeod Street.
