Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie Available to Media
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will be available to media today (Thursday, September 7) to discuss this province’s flu vaccination program.
New Chair Appointed to Central Regional Health Authority
Health and Community Services
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has appointed Donald Sturge as Chairperson of the Central Regional Health Authority Board of Trustees. The appointment was made through the merit-based appointment process established by the Independent Appointments Commission Act.
Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Announce Investment in Fire Services at Upper Island Cove
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will make an announcement to support fire services in the Town of Upper Island Cove. The event will take place tomorrow (Thursday, September 7) at the Upper Island Cove Fire Department, beginning at 5:30 p.m. He will be joined by Pam Parsons, MHA for Harbour Grace - Port de Grave.
Provincial Government Announces Appointment of President of College of the North Atlantic
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Provincial Government today announced the appointment of Dr. William Radford as President of College of the North Atlantic (CNA), replacing Elizabeth Kidd who had served in an acting capacity. Ms. Kidd returns to her position as Vice President, Corporate Services.
Provincial Government Investing Approximately $4.4 Million for Municipal Infrastructure in Terra Nova Region
Executive Council
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government today announced an investment of over $4.4 million for municipal infrastructure projects in the Terra Nova region.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report A-2017-022 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Donovan Molloy, has released his Report A-2017-022 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A summary of the Report is included below.
Minister Kirby Welcomes Students, Educators and Administrative Staff Back to School
Education and Early Childhood Development
Today is the first official day of classes for more than 66,000 students attending Kindergarten to Grade 12 across Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, is welcoming all students, educators and staff back to school.
Funding Announced for Fire Truck in Bunyan’s Cove
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, was joined by Neil King, MHA for Bonavista, to announce funding for a new fire truck for the Bunyan’s Cove Fire Department.
Provincial Government Announces $657,000 in Infrastructure Investments in Trinity Bay North
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, was joined by Neil King, MHA for Bonavista, to announce provincial funding of approximately $657,000 for municipal infrastructure in Trinity Bay North. These investments will contribute to ensuring access to high quality infrastructure and services for residents of the community by supporting better, safer roads and helping to protect the environment.
Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Address Grand Opening of Burin Peninsula Regional Waste Management Site
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will address the grand opening of the Burin Peninsula Regional Service Board’s Regional Waste Management Site tomorrow (Wednesday, September 6). The event will take place at Burin Peninsula Regional Waste Management Site, Route 210 Burin Peninsula Highway, north of Jean de Baie, beginning 5:00 p.m.
Premier Ball Announces Senior Public Service Appointments
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the appointment of Ann Marie Hann as Clerk of the Executive Council.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball and Ministers to Speak at Annual Newfoundland and Labrador 50+ Federation Convention
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, and the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will speak at the annual Newfoundland and Labrador 50+ Federation Convention in Gander this week. The convention will take place at the Quality Hotel and Suites, 100 Trans Canada Highway, Gander.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Assistant Edmunds to Attend Northern Development Ministers Forum
Executive Council
Randy Edmunds, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier and Parliamentary Secretary for Indigenous Affairs, will attend the Northern Development Ministers Forum in Montreal, taking place September 6-8.
Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Join MP Foote in Making Infrastructure Announcements in Terra Nova Region
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will be joined by Judy Foote, MP for Bonavista - Burin - Trinity, and Colin Holloway, Parliamentary Secretary for Municipal Affairs and Environment and MHA for Terra Nova, for municipal infrastructure announcements tomorrow (Wednesday, September 6) in the communities of Clarenville and Glovertown.
Media Advisory: Minister Coady Attending SPE Offshore Europe Conference
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, is participating in the annual SPE Offshore Europe conference starting today (Tuesday, September 5) and running until September 8. The conference is being held at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, Exhibition Avenue, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen Scotland.
Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Make Funding Announcements in District of Bonavista
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will make announcements in infrastructure and fire services in the communities of Trinity Bay North, King’s Cove, and Bunyan’s Cove on Tuesday, September 5. Minister Joyce will be joined by Neil King, MHA for Bonavista.
Tender for Infrastructure Upgrades Awarded for Irishtown-Summerside
Municipal Affairs and Environment
A $2.3 million tender has been awarded to West Coast Excavation and Equipment Co. Ltd to undertake upgrades to the sanitary sewer outfall in Irishtown-Summerside. Upgrades in Christopher’s Cove and the surrounding area will contribute to protecting the environment and maintaining municipal infrastructure.
Premier Ball Announces over $1.8 Million in Community Infrastructure Investments in Baie Verte - Green Bay Region
Executive Council
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador today announced a series of municipal infrastructure projects for Baie Verte - Green Bay which total over $1.8 million.
Provincial Government Increases Personal Care Home Subsidies
Health and Community Services
Effective today (Friday, September 1), the Provincial Government will increase the base monthly subsidy rate it provides to personal care home operators by $80 for each subsidized resident. This increase brings the total monthly subsidy up to $2,375 per person. It is the third increase in three years for a total additional investment of $16.3 million.
Premier Ball Announces Funding for Infrastructure Investments in Badger
Executive Council
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Today, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced that approximately $230,000 in cost-shared funding between the Provincial Government and the Town of Badger is being invested in a water and wastewater infrastructure project in the community.
