Government of Newfoundland News
Motor Registration Division Mount Pearl Introduces Online Appointment Booking and Text Message Alerts
Service NL
Two new digital service options at Motor Registration Division (MRD) in Mount Pearl are designed to reduce the amount of time people spend waiting in line.
Contract Awarded for Next Phase of Team Gushue Highway
Transportation and Works
A tender valued at over $15.2 million has been awarded to Municipal Construction Ltd. for the completion of the next phase of the Team Gushue Highway.
Media Advisory: Minister Trimper to Unveil Customer Service Enhancements at Motor Registration Division Mount Pearl
Service NL
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Service NL, will provide details of the latest service enhancements for customers of the Motor Registration Division (MRD) in Mount Pearl.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Attend Children's Health and Wellness Event
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will speak at Holy Trinity Elementary’s At My Best Play Day event tomorrow (Tuesday, May 9). The event is scheduled to begin at 9:20 a.m. at the school, 10 Doyle’s and Quigley’s Lane, Torbay.
Minister Joyce Recognizes Emergency Preparedness Week
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, today recognized May 7-13 as Emergency Preparedness Week. The 2017 theme is Plan. Prepare. Be Aware.
Media Advisory: Premier to Announce New Approach to Drive Jobs and Growth in Newfoundland and Labrador
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will provide details about a new Cabinet Committee on Jobs that has been established to support economic development and private sector job creation. The news conference will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, May 9) at 10:30 a.m. in the Media Centre, East Block, Confederation Building.
Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Celebrates Innovation Week 2017
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation:
Ministerial Statement - Minister Recognizes North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
Service NL
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Service NL and Minister Responsible for Workplace NL:
Ministerial Statement - Making Strategic Connections at the Offshore Technology Conference
Natural Resources
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources:
Media Advisory: Minister Trimper to Raise NAOSH Week Flag
Service NL
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Service NL and Minister Responsible for WorkplaceNL, will participate in the provincial launch of North American Occupational Safety and Health Week on Monday, May 8.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Launch Innovation Week 2017
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will bring welcoming remarks at the launch of Innovation Week 2017 on Monday, May 8, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at Common Ground, 30 Harvey Road, St. John's.
Media Advisory: Minister Bennett to Speak at Newfoundland and Labrador Council, Girl Guides of Canada AGM
Executive Council
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will bring greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador Council, Girl Guides of Canada annual general meeting tomorrow (Saturday, May 6). The event takes place at the Suncor Energy Fluvarium, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Minister Bennett will speak at approximately 8:20 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Address 2017 Arts and Letters Awards
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at the 2017 Arts and Letters Awards tomorrow (Saturday, May 6). The event begins at 8:00 p.m., at The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Speak at Waterford Valley High School Heritage Fair
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will bring greetings at the Waterford Valley High School Heritage Fair in St. John’s tomorrow (Saturday, May 6).
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to speak at Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Competition
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will speak at the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) ROV Newfoundland and Labrador 2017 Regional Competition today (Friday, May 5). The event is taking place at 6:00 p.m. in the Marine Institute gymnasium, 155 Ridge Road, St. John’s.
Public Advisory: Seal Bay Forest Access Road to Close
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Seal Bay Forest Access Road (located off the Robert’s Arm Highway) will close to vehicle traffic effective Friday, May 12. The road will remain open to snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles.
Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Address Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Symposium
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will address the Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Symposium tomorrow (Friday, May 5) at the Hotel Gander at 12:30 p.m.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Gambin-Walsh Highlights Support for Community Healthy Living Projects
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to highlight our government’s investment of $1.79 million in the Community Healthy Living Fund. This program provides funding to municipalities and community-based organizations to support local physical activity, recreation, healthy living and wellness programs throughout the province.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Kirby Recognizes National Physical and Health Education Conference
Education and Early Childhood Development
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to acknowledge the National Physical and Health Education Conference which begins this evening at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John’s.
Newfoundland and Labrador Expands Program to Include HPV Vaccine for Boys
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government is expanding its publicly-funded vaccination program for school-aged children to include the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine for boys. Through an annual investment of $360,000, the HPV vaccine will be available to all Grade 6 children in the province beginning in September 2017.
