Government of Newfoundland News
Investments in Affordable Housing for Seniors
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are investing more than $6.1 million to support the construction of affordable housing for seniors. The funding is part of the $48.9 million under Investments in Affordable Housing announced in October 2016. Conditional approvals have been provided to six non-profit groups to develop projects.
Media Advisory: Minister Trimper to join Horizon Occupational Health Solutions for Release of Labrador West Medical Audit Report
Service NL
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Service NL, and Graham Letto, MHA for Labrador West, will join representatives from Horizon Occupational Health Solutions for the release of the Labrador West Medical Audit report on Wednesday, May 24.
Public Advisory: Financial Assistance for Residents of Mud Lake Affected by Flooding
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Now that the emergency response to the flooding at Mud Lake is moving into the recovery phase, residents of Mud Lake are advised that applications for the Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program (NL-DFAP) are now being accepted.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Announce Funding for Seniors Non-Profit Affordable Housing Projects
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation and MHA for St. Barbe-L’Anse aux Meadows, on behalf of the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will announce funding for a number of seniors non-profit projects on Monday, May 22. The event is taking place at the Town of St. Anthony Council Chambers, 87-95 West Street at 10:00 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Join MP Hutchings to Announce Funding for Projects in Channel-Port aux Basques
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and MHA for Burgeo - La Poile, on behalf of the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will join Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, to announce funding initiatives in Channel-Port aux Basques on Tuesday, May 23. The event takes place at the Bruce II Sports Centre, Channel-Port aux Basques, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Minister Coady Supports Public Utilities Board’s Approval of Net Metering Program
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, is pleased with the news that the Public Utilities Board has approved a net metering program for Newfoundland and Labrador. Net metering allows electricity customers to generate power from small scale renewable sources for their own use and supply surplus power to their electricity utility when available.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Address Rotary Club of Gander
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will address the Rotary Club of Gander on Tuesday, May 23.
Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Provide Overview of Growing Forward 2
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will provide an overview of the Growing Forward 2 Agreement on Tuesday, May 23, 11:00 a.m. at Hillside Holsteins Farm Ltd., 921 Smith Sound Rd., Harcourt. Minister Crocker will be joined by Neil King, MHA for Bonavista.
Minister Parsons Congratulates Winners of 2017 Police and Peace Officer Awards
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, today is congratulating the recipients of the 2017 Police and Peace Officer of the Year Awards.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Visit Schools in Terrenceville, Rushoon and Marystown
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will visit several schools on the Burin Peninsula on Tuesday, May 23. The minister will be joined by Mark Browne, MHA for Placentia West - Bellevue.
Public Advisory: Robinsons Pasture Forest Access Road to Close
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Robinsons Pasture Forest Access Road will close to vehicle traffic today (Friday, May 19). The road is located five kilometres east of Robinsons River on the Trans-Canada Highway in District 14.
Provincial Government Announces Funding for Upgrades to St. John’s Water System
Municipal Affairs and Environment
the Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and MHA for Mount Scio, were joined by Nick Whalen, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and His Worship Dennis O’Keefe, Mayor of the City of St. John’s, to announce more than $5.5 million in joint federal-provincial funding for the second phase of the Portugal Cove Road water transmission main replacement project in St. John’s.
Motorists Advised to Be Vigilant in Watching for Moose on Roadways
Fisheries and Land Resources
Transportation and Works
The Departments of Transportation and Works, and Fisheries and Land Resources are warning all motorists to slow down and be vigilant in watching for moose, especially over the next several days as many people will be travelling throughout the province during the Victoria Day weekend.
Seeding the Next Generation of Research & Development Performers through Student Enrichment Awards
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
During the Research & Development Corporation’s Research Inspired Student Enrichment (RISE) Awards ceremony held last evening, May 18, 20 high school students from across the province received the prestigious award to attend summer research-related enrichment programs throughout North America.
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Speak at 2017 Police and Peace Officer of the Year Awards
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, will speak at the 2017 Police and Peace Officer of the Year Awards tomorrow (Friday, May 19). The event takes place at the Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre, Conception Bay South, at 2:00 p.m.
Premier Ball Presents Athletic Awards to Province’s Top Athletes
Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Today, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, acknowledged and celebrated more than 100 of the province’s top young athletes, representing 30 sports during the 13th annual Premier’s Athletic Awards.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Letto and Minister Kirby to Participate in Infrastructure Funding Announcement in St. John’s
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Graham Letto, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, and the Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and MHA for Mount Scio, will participate in a funding announcement regarding the Portugal Cove Road Water Transmission Main Replacement Project tomorrow (Friday, May 19).
Minister Kirby Issues Statement on Release of Report on Provincial Public Library System
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Provincial Information and Library Resources Board (PILRB) has today released EY’s report on the provincial public library system and we have begun to review its contents.
Public Advisory: Chemical Water Testing in Central Region Complete
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Chemical water testing in the central region of the province has been completed. Testing indicated no health related contaminant exceedances that required resampling, and results indicate no risk to public health and safety.
Ministerial Statement - Province Celebrates Junior Achievement Hall of Fame Inductees
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to recognize Mr. Paul Antle, Ms. Gloria Parsons and Mr. John Patten as inductees into the 2017 Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame.
