Government of Newfoundland News
Provincial Government Continues to Assist Residents of Mud Lake
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The arrangement with the Federal Government to provide temporary accommodations to residents of Mud Lake at 5 Wing Goose Bay has been further extended to August 19, 2017, as per their requirement to review accommodations requests every 30 days. As a result of the extensive flooding at Mud Lake in May, 13 residents are currently residing in base housing at 5 Wing Goose Bay and four residents are staying with family.
Media Advisory: Minister Joyce and Minister Byrne to Announce Investment in Fire Services for City of Corner Brook
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, together with the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour and MHA for the District of Corner Brook, will announce funding to support fire services tomorrow (Friday, July 21). The event will be held at the Fire Station, 116 Broadway, Corner Brook, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Participate in Grand Opening of St. David’s Park
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will bring greetings at the grand opening of the newly developed St. David’s Park in Mount Pearl. The event takes place tomorrow (Friday, July 21) at St. David’s Park, St. David’s Avenue, Mount Pearl, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Sale of Scully Mine is a Milestone in Reopening Mine in Wabush
Natural Resources
Today, the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, welcomed the announcement that Tacora Resources has purchased Scully Mine as it works to reopen the mine, and highlighted the work of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in ensuring financial obligations were maintained for remaining environmental liabilities at Wabush Mines.
Provincial Government Announces Appointments to the Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Committee
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Provincial Government today announced the appointment of 11 individuals to the Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council. The appointments were made through the merit-based appointment process established by the Independent Appointments Commission Act.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie Available to Discuss Shared Services Model for Supply Chain Management
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will be available today to discuss the new shared services model for supply chain management.
Minister Haggie Announces Implementation of a Shared Services Model for Supply Chain Management
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government will implement a province-wide shared services model for supply chain management in the health care system.
Provincial Government Appoints Chief Executive Officer of the NL Innovation Council
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Provincial Government today announced the appointment of Ted Lomond as Chief Executive Officer (Acting) of the NL Innovation Council. Mr. Lomond will serve in this role while continuing his duties as the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation.
Provincial Government Announces Creation of InnovateNL
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Provincial Government today announced the creation of InnovateNL, which is the next step in its approach to fostering greater innovation and accelerating business growth in Newfoundland and Labrador. InnovateNL, through the Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will be a single-window for the delivery of provincial innovation programs and services to clients in a seamless and more efficient manner.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Make Innovation Announcement
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will make an innovation announcement at 11:30 a.m. today at the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Technology Industries (NATI) office, 391 Empire Avenue, Suite 5, St. John’s.
Public Advisory: Chase the Ace Draw Postponed
Service NL
The public is advised that the Chase The Ace Draw scheduled for July 19, 2017 at St. Kevin’s Parish in the Goulds has been postponed, pending the outcome of an investigation by Service NL to ensure the integrity of the draw.
Minister Hawkins Provides Update on Road Work in Labrador Straits Area
Transportation and Works
Following a meeting on Monday, July 10, the Department of Transportation and Works is taking a number of steps to address the issues raised by municipal leaders throughout the Labrador Straits area.
Media Advisory: Minister Bennett to Speak to the Bay St. George Chamber of Commerce
Finance
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will provide a lunch time address to the Bay St. George Chamber of Commerce, tomorrow (Thursday, July 20). The event takes place at the Days Inn, Stephenville, beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Provincial Government Releases 2017 High School Transcripts
Education and Early Childhood Development
High school transcripts including final marks have been mailed to students throughout the province. Provincial results for public exam courses can be viewed in the backgrounder below.
Media Advisory: Federal, Provincial, Territorial Ministers of Agriculture Meeting in St. John’s
Fisheries and Land Resources
The annual meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture will be held in St. John’s from July 19 to 21. The meeting will wrap-up with remarks by this year’s co-chairs, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food, and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources. The news conference will be held Friday, July 21, 12:30 p.m. at the Delta Hotel Conference Centre, Salon G.
Newfoundland and Labrador and Québec Set Out to Develop a Cooperative Agreement
Executive Council
The Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Québec have agreed to explore opportunities that support greater economic and community development along the shared border of the two provinces. The provinces have targeted two issues of common interest that would benefit from greater interprovincial cooperation: the development of the Labrador Trough and the extension of Highway 138 on the lower North shore of Québec.
Investments Support Business and Tourism Growth on Bonavista Peninsula
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Tourism continues to play a major role in economic development on the Bonavista Peninsula and investments announced today by the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador will help drive new business and tourism growth in the region.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby and Minister Byrne to Attend CMEC Meetings
Education and Early Childhood Development
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, and the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will be in Charlottetown, PEI, July 19-20, for the 106th meeting of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC). This year marks the 50th anniversary of CMEC.
Government Funding Announced for Home from The Sea Foundation
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Government investments in the Home from The Sea Foundation will help to enhance programming at the John C. Crosbie Sealers Interpretation Centre that will contribute to the centre’s long-term success and further strengthen tourism opportunities in the area.
Public Advisory: Placentia Lift Bridge Operation Fully Restored
Transportation and Works
The Placentia Lift Bridge is now fully operational and is open to both marine and vehicle traffic.
