Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Make Child Care Announcement
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will announce an important milestone for enhancing access to quality child care tomorrow (Thursday, June 1).
Motorists reminded to Slow Down, Drive Safely in Construction Zones
Transportation and Works
As the number of road construction projects increases in the coming weeks, motorists are reminded to drive safely when travelling through construction zones.
Minister Gambin-Walsh Acknowledges World No Tobacco Day
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, acknowledged today as World No Tobacco Day.
Temporary Gas Tax Reduced by 8.5 Cents Effective Tomorrow
Finance
Beginning tomorrow (Thursday, June 1), residents of the province will see an 8.5 cent per litre reduction in gas tax. As part of Budget 2017: Realizing Our Potential, the Provincial Government committed to reduce the temporary gas tax by 75 per cent by the end of the calendar year.
Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Participate in Rebranding Event at Seniors Resource Centre
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will speak at the official unveiling of the Seniors Resource Centre’s new brand tomorrow (Wednesday, May 31). The rebranding event begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Seniors Resource Centre, located at Reverend Canon Randall R. Babb & Mrs. Lillian A. Babb Manor, 24 Road Deluxe, St. John's.
Provincial Historic Sites Launches 2017 Programming
Tourism, Culture, Industry, Innovation
As part of Tourism Awareness Week 2017, and to help launch Provincial Historic Sites 2017 programming, the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, toured Newman Wine Vaults today and enjoyed a performance of Soldier’s Heart by theatre group Shakespeare By The Sea.
Ministerial Statement - Le ministre souligne la Journée de la francophonie provinciale
Service NL
Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to rise in this Honourable House on La Journée de la francophonie provinciale to recognize the Francophone and Acadian community in our province.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Parsons Acknowledges Victims and Survivors of Crime
Justice and Public Safety
Mr. Speaker, I’d like to recognize May 29-June 2 as Victims and Survivors of Crime Week. This week, we’d like to raise awareness about the issues facing victims and survivors of crime in this province and the programs, services, and laws in place to help victims of crime and their families participate more fully in the criminal justice system.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Kirby Congratulates Eastern NL Team on Successes at Canada-Wide Science Fair
Education and Early Childhood Development
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the members of our province’s very own Eastern NL team for their outstanding performances at the 56th annual Canada-Wide Science Fair, held at the University of Regina. The competition is the largest of its kind in Canada.
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 Trimper to Attend Provincial Francophonie Day Celebration
Service NL
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs, will raise the Newfoundland and Labrador Francophone flag today (Tuesday, May 30), in honour of Provincial Francophonie Day.
Public Advisory: Delayed Opening in Pistolet Bay and Pinware River Provincial Parks
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Due to late winter snowfalls and cool spring temperatures, please be advised that significant amounts of snow remain in Pistolet Bay and Pinware River Provincial Parks.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Celebrate Tourism Awareness Week 2017
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will continue to celebrate Tourism Awareness Week 2017 with two events scheduled tomorrow (Tuesday, May 30).
Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Attend Newfoundland and Labrador Housing and Homelessness Conference
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will be in Deer Lake on Tuesday, May 30, to address participants at this year’s Newfoundland and Labrador Housing and Homeless Conference. The event will take place at the Holiday Inn Express, 38 Bennett Avenue, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Federal and Provincial Government Announce Supportive Housing Investment
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador have invested in transitional and supportive housing for youth in Southwestern Newfoundland. Supported by the Community Education Network (CEN), the Collaborative Foundations Youth Homelessness Initiative will focus on the provision of transitional and supportive housing and wrap-around services for at-risk and homeless youth ages 18 to 30. Located in Stephenville, the initiative will be able to assist up to eight homeless youth.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Kirby Recognizes Early Childhood Educators’ Week
Education and Early Childhood Development
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize May 28 to June 3 as Early Childhood Educators’ Week. It was a pleasure to join members of the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Newfoundland and Labrador earlier today to sign the official proclamation.
Ministerial Statement - Premier Ball Provides Update on Mud Lake Flooding
Executive Council
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in this Honourable House to acknowledge the efforts of those who responded to the serious situation in Mud Lake over the past few weeks and also to recognize the efforts that are still underway to assist residents in getting their lives back together.
Investing in Heritage Organizations to Launch Tourism Awareness Week 2017
Tourism, Culture, Industry, Innovation
Tourism Awareness Week is being celebrated across Canada from May 28 to June 3. Throughout this week, national and provincial tourism industry leaders are working to promote the profile of the tourism industry as a long-term solution for local economies.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, City of St. John’s, and Community Outreach Organizations Partner on Fentanyl Awareness Initiatives
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government, the City of St. John’s, Eastern Health and local community outreach organizations are partnering to educate the public about fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths. The work of the St. John’s Community Action Group on Fentanyl will begin this summer with pop-up tents promoting education and awareness about the opioid Fentanyl, the overdose antidote Naloxone, harm reduction, stigma reduction, and addiction treatment services.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and Husky Announce White Rose Extension; More than $3 Billion in Royalties and Equity for the Province
Executive Council
Natural Resources
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and Husky Energy today announced that Husky Energy, as operator, is moving forward with the West White Rose project offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. First oil is expected in 2022 with direct employment, business and other industrial benefits provided to the province totalling more than $3 billion in provincial royalties, equity, and taxes.
