Government of Newfoundland News
Recreation Month Encourages Active Participation in Recreation
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Today, the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, recognized June as Recreation Month in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Provincial Government Investing in Destination Management Organizations
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
As part of Tourism Awareness Week 2017, Colin Holloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced $600,000 for the province’s Destination Management Organizations.
Provincial Government Recognized for National Leadership in Promoting Sustainable Building Practices
Executive Council
On May 31 the Canadian Green Building Council presented the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador with its Government Leadership Award. The award recognizes government’s work within the public sector to effect change and improve performance in sustainable building practices.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend the Ninth Annual Iceberg Festival
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will bring greetings at the opening ceremony of the ninth Annual Iceberg Festival today (Friday, June 2), at the Polar Centre, St. Anthony, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Coady to Address Baie Verte Mining Conference
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, will speak at the 30th Annual Baie Verte Mining Conference tomorrow (Friday, June 2). The event will take place at the Baie Verte Kin Centre beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Holloway to Announce Funding for Destination Management Organizations
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Colin Holloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will announce funding for Destination Management Organizations at a Tourism Awareness Week 2017 Celebration hosted by Legendary Coasts Eastern Destination Management Organization, and the Bonavista Trinity Regional Chamber of Commerce tomorrow (Friday, June 2).
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Attend Teacher Induction Ceremony
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will attend the 2017 Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association Ceremony of Induction into the Teaching Profession. The event will take place tomorrow (Friday, June 2), at the Glendenning Golf Course, 120 Gabriel Road, St. John’s, starting at 10:00 a.m.
External Review of RNC Officers’ Conduct Concluded
Justice and Public Safety
An external review into the alleged criminal conduct of two RNC officers responsible for overseeing an organized crime investigation has determined that the officers were not involved in criminal conduct and that no grounds exist for charges.
Dates Set to Discuss Five-year Forest Management Operating Plans
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources will hold public consultation sessions for the preparation of two new five-year operating plans located in Zone 4 (District 7) and Zone 8 (District 17 and 18). The intent of these sessions is to obtain feedback on proposed forestry activity.
Provincial Government Commences Countdown to Canada 150
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Today, the Provincial Government released a sneak peek of its digital video campaign to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday.
Salmon Anglers Encouraged to Respect Fishing Regulations
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Division (FWED) is reminding the public that the salmon angling season for insular Newfoundland opens on June 1 and for Labrador on June 14. FWED is encouraging members of the public to help protect valuable inland fish stocks by reporting suspected illegal activity.
Minister Kirby Announces Key Milestone for Affordable Child Care
Education and Early Childhood Development
As of June 1, 2017, families throughout Newfoundland and Labrador will benefit from an increased income threshold under the provincial Child Care Subsidy Program. The threshold is being adjusted for the first time since 2007, increasing from $27,500 to $32,000. This will mean that a greater number of families will be eligible for a full Child Care Subsidy, other families will see a reduction in their parental contribution and some families that were previously ineligible will now receive a partial subsidy.
Investment in Automated External Defibrillators Enhances Access to Emergency Equipment
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Today, the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, announced that $100,000 has been provided to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador to contribute to placing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public centres throughout the province. Minister Joyce was joined by Betty Parsley, MHA for Harbour Main, and Mary Ann Butt, CEO, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, to make the announcement at the Robert French Memorial Stadium, Conception Bay South.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend College of the North Atlantic’s Craft and Textiles Fashion Show
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend College of the North Atlantic’s Craft and Textiles Fashion Show today (Thursday, June 1), at the Resource Centre for the Arts, 3 Victoria Street, St. John’s, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Release External Review of RNC
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, along with Ronald McDonald, Director of Nova Scotia’s Serious Incident Response Team, will be available to answer questions related to an external review into the conduct of Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officers today (Thursday, June 1) at 2:30 p.m. in the Media Centre, East Block, Confederation Building.
Minister Gambin-Walsh Recognizes June as Seniors Month
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Today, the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, acknowledged June as Seniors Month in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Attend Heart & Stroke Foundation Funding Announcement
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will attend a Heart & Stroke Foundation - Newfoundland and Labrador announcement related to Automated External Defibrillators today (Thursday, June 1). Minister Joyce will be joined by Betty Parsley, MHA for Harbour Main; Steve Tessier, Mayor of Conception Bay South; and Mary Ann Butt, CEO, Heart & Stroke Foundation - Newfoundland and Labrador.
Lodging Provided to Mud Lake Residents Displaced by Flooding
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government has been granted assistance from the Federal Government to provide longer-term accommodations for residents of Mud Lake who have been displaced from their homes due to flooding.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Participate in Turning Points Awards Ceremony
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will be participating in the Turning Points Awards Ceremony tomorrow (Thursday, June 1). The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre, 7 Conception Bay Highway, Conception Bay South.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Kick Off Countdown to Canada 150
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, kicks off the countdown to Canada 150 tomorrow (Thursday, June 1) at 12:30 p.m. in the Media Centre, East Block, Confederation Building.
