Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Address Coalition of Persons with Disabilities AGM
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, will speak at the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities AGM and Inclusion Awards tomorrow (Thursday, June 8). The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 180 Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister Bennett to Participate in Citizenship Ceremony
Finance
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will bring greetings to new Canadian Citizens at a Citizenship Ceremony today (Wednesday, June 7). The event takes place at the Manuels River Hibernia interpretation Centre, Manuels, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Address National Dietitians Conference
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will open the Dietitians of Canada’s national conference tomorrow (Thursday, June 8). The opening ceremony will take place at the St. John’s Convention Centre in the Bowring Ballroom at 8:45 a.m. Minister Haggie will speak at approximately 9:00 a.m.
Public Advisory: Motorists Reminded of Outer Ring Road Closure
Transportation and Works
The Outer Ring Road from Kenmount Road interchange to Logy Bay Road interchange will be closed Sunday, June 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a cleanup of litter and large discarded items.
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 Coady to participate in eDNAtec Official Opening
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources will speak at the official opening of eDNAtec’s Centre for Environmental Genomics Applications tomorrow (Wednesday, June 7). The event will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Centre for Environmental Genomics Applications, 14 International Place, Unit 102, St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Davis to Launch 17th Annual Nickel Independent Film Festival
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Community Services, will help launch the 17th Annual Nickel Independent Film Festival tomorrow (Wednesday, June 7) at 10:30 a.m. The event takes place at the Newfoundland Independent Film Cooperative (NIFCO) office, 40 Kings Road, St. John’s.
Minister Joyce and Minister Byrne Announce Funding for Western Regional Service Board and Corner Brook Infrastructure Projects
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, was joined today by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills and MHA for Corner Brook, to announce over $4.5 million through the Multi Year Capital Works (MYCW) program for projects in the City of Corner Brook. Minister Joyce also announced more than $4.5 million in funding for the Western Regional Service Board.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Participate in Council of the Federation Mission to Washington D.C.
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will participate in a joint mission of Canada’s premiers to Washington, D.C. from June 6 to 8.
Minister Parsons Addresses the Housing of Female Inmates at HMP
Justice and Public Safety
The safety and wellbeing of inmates and correctional staff in the province’s facilities is a top priority. I cannot comment on matters before the court but, I can give some general information about the process of transferring female inmates. Currently, there are no adult custody female cells in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. It’s common for female inmates from all regions in the province, to be transferred to Newfoundland and Labrador’s Correctional Centre for Women, in Clarenville. If the Correctional Centre in Clarenville is full, women are held at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary in St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Attend School Event in St. John’s
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will attend a breakfast for students and families tomorrow (Tuesday, June 6).
Media Advisory: Minister Joyce and Minister Byrne to Announce Funding for Corner Brook Infrastructure and Western Regional Service Board
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, and the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills and MHA for Corner Brook, will make funding announcements that will benefit the City of Corner Brook and the Western Regional Service Board tomorrow (Tuesday, June 6). The event will take place at Corner Brook City Hall, 5 Park Street, at 12:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Speak at Sharing Our Cultures Canada 150 Youth Event
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will speak at the Sharing Our Cultures Canada 150 Youth Video Festival Celebration tomorrow (Tuesday, June 6).
Provincial Government Invests in Season Extension Program
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
On the weekend, the Provincial Government, as part of Tourism Awareness Week 2017, announced $144,000 towards the continuation of the tourism season expansion initiative through exciting season extension festivals and events.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Marks World Environment Day
Fisheries and Land Resources
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Today marks World Environment Day, which is acknowledged as the United Nations most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
Public Advisory: Crown Ridge Forest Access Road Closed
Fisheries and Land Resources
Crown Ridge Forest Access Road, located 20 kilometres west of Gambo on the Trans-Canada Highway, is closed at kilometre seven to all vehicle traffic effective immediately and until further notice.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Attend Parachute Safe Kids Week Celebration
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will bring greetings at the Parachute Safe Kids Week launch, Monday, June 5. The event will take place at St. Andrew’s Elementary School, 141 University Avenue, St John’s, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Bennett to Speak to the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
Finance
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will speak to the members of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC) on Monday, June 5. The event takes place at the Delta Hotel, St. John’s, beginning at 8:15 a.m.
Cleanup of Outer Ring Road Taking Place June 11
Transportation and Works
The Outer Ring Road from the Kenmount Road interchange to the Logy Bay Road interchange will be closed on Sunday, June 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to enable a cleanup of litter and large discarded items.
Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Attend World Oceans Day Event
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will address participants at the World Oceans Day Family Day event tomorrow (Saturday, June 3). The event begins at 10:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Marine Institute, 155 Ridge Road, St. John’s.
