Government of Newfoundland News
Public Advisory: Safety Tips Following Heavy Snowfall
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Transportation and Works
The Provincial Government is continuing to work with municipalities and emergency management partners to offer support following recent extreme weather conditions and snowfall in eastern and central regions of the province.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Attend Daffodil Month Launch
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will attend the Canadian Cancer Society’s launch of Daffodil Month tomorrow (Wednesday, April 5).
Provincial Government Requests Auditor General to Conduct Audit
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Provincial Government, pursuant to section 16 of the Auditor General Act, will request the Auditor General to investigate policies and procedures and determine if appropriate controls are in place with respect to government assets within the wildlife division of the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources.
Ministerial Statement - Aquaculture Sector Sees Positive Growth in 2016
Fisheries and Land Resources
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to update this Honourable House today on the significant growth in our province’s aquaculture industry.
Ministerial Statement - Government Partners with Local Experts on Bail Supervision Study
Justice and Public Safety
Mr. Speaker, since being appointed as Minister of Justice and Public Safety, I have envisioned a new approach to the justice system in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Residents to Receive Next Payment of the Newfoundland and Labrador Income Supplement
Finance
Children, Seniors and Social Development
To continue to support low income seniors, individuals, families and persons with disabilities, the next payment for the Newfoundland and Labrador Income Supplement, as well as the enhanced Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors’ Benefit, will be issued this week.
Sale of Hoyles-Escasoni Complex Finalized
Transportation and Works
Following a public tender process, the Department of Transportation and Works has finalized the sale of the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex in St. John’s for $650,000.
Public Advisory: Polar Bear Warning Issued for Bonavista Area
Fisheries and Land Resources
Residents are being cautioned about a polar bear reported in the Bonavista area.
Media Advisory: Budget 2017 Media Lock-In
Executive Council
Finance
A lock-in for Budget 2017 will be held for media representatives on Thursday, April 6, in the Conference Centre, West Block, Confederation Building.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Recognizes First Meeting of the Council on Higher Education
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the long-awaited first meeting of the Council on Higher Education, which aims to increase collaboration between Memorial University of Newfoundland and College of the North Atlantic.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Joyce Honours Municipal Water Operators
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize drinking water system operators in this province. Last week, I joined over 300 participants for the annual Clean and Safe Drinking Water Workshop in Gander
Members Appointed to Memorial University Board of Regents
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Six new appointments have been made to the Memorial University Board of Regents through the merit-based appointment process established by the Independent Appointments Commission Act.
Premier Ball Announces 2018 Winter Games Host Community
Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, was in the western region of the province on Saturday, April 1, to announce the Town of Deer Lake as host community for the 2018 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games.
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: Parliamentary Secretary Davis to Address Construction Association Awards Gala
Health and Community Services
Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will address attendees at the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association Annual Awards Gala tomorrow (Saturday, April 1).
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Announce Major Sporting Event
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be in Deer Lake on Saturday, April 1, to announce a major upcoming sporting event.
Public Advisory: Relocation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation's Corner Brook Office
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Due to the relocation of its Corner Brook office from the Millbrook Mall to the Sir Richard Squires Building, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation advises there will be a phone disruption from today (Friday, March 31) until Wednesday, April 5.
Public Advisory: Ruth Avenue Ramp to Pitts Memorial Drive Closed
Transportation and Works
Motorists are advised that the Ruth Avenue ramp to northbound Pitts Memorial Drive is closed to repair damage caused by heavy rain.
Public Advisory: Polar Bear Warning Issued for Wesleyville
Fisheries and Land Resources
Residents of Wesleyville are cautioned about a polar bear in and around the community.
Minister Parsons Thanks Retiring Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Chief
Justice and Public Safety
The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General:
