Government of Newfoundland News
Investments Announced for Tourism Infrastructure and Business Growth
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Business and tourism on the Bonavista Peninsula received a boost today with funding from the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador. Investments in Discovery Aspiring Geopark, DIVE Ventures NL Inc. and the Fishers Loft Inn will help develop new tourism infrastructure, improve visitor experiences and support business modernization and growth.
Premier Ball Attending National Meeting of Premiers in Edmonton
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, is in Edmonton, Alberta, where he is joining Canada’s premiers to discuss a series of issues of national importance. The premiers will meet today (Tuesday, July 18) and tomorrow.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner - Report A-2017-017 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Donovan Molloy, has released his Report A-2017-017 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A summary of the Report is included below.
Public Advisory: Arnold’s Cove Bridge Closed
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Arnold’s Cove trestle in the Newfoundland and Labrador T’Railway Provincial Park, located 98 kilometres west of St. John’s, is closed effective immediately to repair decking. The trestle will reopen once the work is completed.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Join Minister Foote for Funding Announcements on Bonavista Peninsula
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will join the Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Bonavista–Burin–Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on the Bonavista Peninsula tomorrow (Tuesday, July 18), for three funding announcements related to tourism initiatives.
Minister Gambin-Walsh Congratulates Special Olympians
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Forty athletes from this province have been selected to attend the 2018 Special Olympics National Games in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The selection took place following this weekend’s Newfoundland and Labrador Special Olympics Provincial Games, which served as the qualifying competition and an opportunity to be part of Team Newfoundland and Labrador.
Appointments Made to the Health Research Ethics Authority
Health and Community Services
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has appointed Regina Coady of St. John’s as Chairperson and public interest representative of the Health Research Ethics Authority. The appointment was made through the merit-based process established by the Independent Appointments Commission.
Contract Awarded to Engineering Consultant for Assessment of Flooding at Mud Lake
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government has contracted the services of an engineering consultant to work with the independent expert, Dr. Karl-Erich Lindenschmidt, in the assessment of the flooding at Mud Lake.
Public Advisory: Placentia Lift Bridge Temporarily Closed to Mariners
Transportation and Works
The Placentia Lift Bridge is currently closed to all marine traffic to facilitate repairs to a failed electrical switch causing an alignment issue which occurred yesterday (Sunday, July 16).
Government Seeking Feedback on Improving Access to Hunting and Angling Activity
Fisheries and Land Resources
Residents are asked to provide feedback regarding changes being considered to Wild Life Regulations aimed at increasing access to hunting for youth and removing barriers to access for persons with disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Province’s Credit Rating Confirmed
Finance
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, today announced that S&P has affirmed the Provincial Government’s credit ratings (long-term ‘A’ and short-term ‘A-1’) and revised outlook from negative to stable. The Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS) has also confirmed the province’s credit ratings (long-term ‘A (low)’ and short-term ‘R-1 (low)’) with a stable outlook.
Dust Suppression Review Identified $250,000 in Savings
Transportation and Works
The Provincial Government has allocated $450,000 for dust suppression on approximately 191 kilometres of gravel roads throughout Newfoundland and Labrador this year.
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.
Public Advisory: Update Provided on Fogo Island and Bell Island Ferry Services
Transportation and Works
The MV Veteran will return to service Monday, July 17, at Farewell-Fogo Island-Change Islands. The Veteran will join the MV Galatea. Travellers are advised that the vessels will follow the Temporary Two Vessel Summer Schedule.
Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Attend North American Indigenous Games Opening Ceremonies
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is attending the opening ceremonies of the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) this weekend. The event takes place on Sunday, July 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Aviva Center, 1 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend 11th Annual Bay St. George Mi’kmaq Cultural Powwow
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend the Bay St. George Mi’kmaq Cultural Powwow Grand Entry tomorrow (Saturday, July 15) at 12:00 p.m. The event takes place at Flat Bay Powwow Grounds, Route 403, Flat Bay.
Minister Gambin-Walsh Announces Appointments to Provincial Advisory Council on Aging and Seniors
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Today, the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minster of Children, Seniors and Social Development, announced the appointment of five new members, and the re-appointment of two others, to the Provincial Advisory Council on Aging and Seniors. The council advocates on behalf of seniors province-wide including issues facing older adults and identifies opportunities to promote independent, active, healthy aging.
Provincial Government Announces Appointment to Private Training Corporation
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Provincial Government today announced the appointment of Ian Stokes to the Board of Directors of the Private Training Corporation to fulfill the remainder of a vacant three-year term expiring January 25, 2018.
The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Celebrates Legacy of Randy Ralph
Office of the Child and Youth Advocate
On July 13 the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate hosted a boardroom naming dedication ceremony in honour of Randy Ralph, Principal of the Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Centre (NLYC), who passed away in a tragic highway accident on April 19, 2016.
Province Providing Forest Fire Fighting Assistance to British Columbia
Fisheries and Land Resources
Six forest firefighters from Newfoundland and Labrador will be travelling to British Columbia this weekend to assist local authorities with ongoing forest fire suppression efforts in the province. They will partner with colleagues from Prince Edward Island to form a fire suppression team that will be deployed where required throughout British Columbia. It is anticipated this deployment will last two to three weeks.
