Government of Newfoundland News
Provincial Government and Community Partners Recognize Sexual Violence Awareness Week
Executive Council
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, is joining community partners to proclaim Sexual Violence Awareness Week, September 12-16. Minister Bennett joined the Sexual Violence Awareness Week committee and other community members at a proclamation signing last week at the Multicultural Women's Organization of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Address Canadian Home Builders Association - Newfoundland and Labrador
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will be the guest speaker at a member luncheon of the Canadian Home Builders Association - Newfoundland and Labrador (CHBA-NL). The event takes place tomorrow (Tuesday, September 13), at 12:00 p.m. at the Bella Vista, 24 Torbay Road, St. John’s.
Province’s Grade 5 Students Invited to Participate in Annual Contest
Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
National Forest Week begins September 18-24 and all Canadians are encouraged to learn more about the forest sector and to raise awareness about this valuable and renewable resource. To celebrate National Forest Week, the Forest Service of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods is sponsoring its annual National Forest Week Poster Contest for Grade 5 students.
Federal and Provincial Funding Announced for Hiking and Snowmobile Trail Upgrades
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Investments announced by the federal and provincial governments during an event in St. Anthony on September 10, 2016, will help boost tourism on the Northern Peninsula. 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 the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), along with the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, provincial Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, announced combined funding of more than $350,000 for St. Anthony Basin Resources Inc. (SABRI) for two projects in the region.
Federal and Provincial Governments Invest in Lighthouse and Walking Trail Improvements
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The tourism potential of the Rose Blanche area will be further enhanced with improvements to the Rose Blanche lighthouse and Barachois Falls Walking Trail, thanks to investments from the federal and provincial governments. 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 the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), along with the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, provincial Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, today announced more than $81,000 in funding for two community projects in Rose Blanche.
Collaboration Builds Training Opportunities for Correctional Officer Recruits
Justice and Public Safety
A collaborative effort between the Department of Justice and Public Safety and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) will see training of recruits under the Correctional Officer Recruit Training (CORT) program take place at the RNC Memorial Campus in St. John's. The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, joined RNC Chief Bill Janes and Superintendent of Prisons, Owen Brophy, to welcome the new recruits who are beginning their training today.
Public Advisory: Change in Date for Springdale Meeting for Five-Year Forest Management Operating Plan
Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
The date for the public meeting on the five-year forest management operating plan for Districts 9 and 16 has been changed to Tuesday, September 13. The meeting location and time remains the same at Springdale Tourist Chalet, Springdale Junction, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Trimper to Attend Northern Development Ministers’ Forum
Environment and Climate Change
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will be attending the Northern Development Ministers' Forum in Iqaluit, taking place September 12-13.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Climate Change
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Climate Change
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Attend Commemoration
Executive Council
Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, will attend a ceremony to recognize Able Seaman Leander Green on Sunday, September 11 beginning at 11:00 a.m. The event is taking place at Sunnyside Lions Community Centre, Sunnyside.
Big Game Hunting Season Starts Saturday in Newfoundland and Labrador
Environment and Climate Change
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today reminded residents and visitors to Newfoundland and Labrador that the general seasons for big game hunting in the central and western management zones of the island and Labrador open on Saturday, September 10. General seasons for the eastern region big game zones will open on October 1.
Big Game Hunting Season Starts Saturday in Newfoundland and Labrador
Environment and Climate Change
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today reminded residents and visitors to Newfoundland and Labrador that the general seasons for big game hunting in the central and western management zones of the island and Labrador open on Saturday, September 10. General seasons for the eastern region big game zones will open on October 1.
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Participate in New Collaborative Initiative for Correctional Officer Training
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will participate in the launch of a new collaborative initiative for the Correctional Officer Recruit Training (CORT) program Monday, September 12 at 8:30 a.m. The event will take place at the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Memorial Campus on Parade Street, St. John’s. Minister Parsons will be joined by Chief Bill Janes of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and Owen Brophy, the province’s Superintendent of Prisons.
Government Investments Support Cultural Tourism and Infrastructure Upgrades in the Marystown Area
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador recently announced investments in two Burin Peninsula cultural tourism facilities and an arena during an event at St. Gabriel’s Hall in Marystown. The Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Bonavista-Burin-Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), along with Mark Browne, MHA for Placentia West-Bellevue on behalf of the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, announced funding for projects with the Marystown Heritage Museum Corporation, the Little Bay Heritage Centre, and the Kaetlyn Osmond arena.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Make Funding Announcement in St. Anthony
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will be in St. Anthony tomorrow (Saturday, September 10) to announce funding for St. Anthony Basin Resources Incorporated (SABRI) to be used for tourism initiatives on the Northern Peninsula. Minister Mitchelmore will be joined by MP Gudie Hutchings on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Speak at PANL Conference
Health and Community Services
Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at the opening of the Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador’s (PANL) annual conference tonight (Friday, September 9) at 7:00 p.m. The event will take place in Salon CD at the Delta St. John’s Hotel and Conference Centre.
Provincial Government Provides Update on Collective Bargaining
Finance
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, today provided an update on collective bargaining with the province’s public sector employees. The Provincial Government has formally invited unions to commence collective bargaining. Invitations have been extended to the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) to commence collective bargaining this month. Bargaining schedules with other unions will be arranged over the coming weeks.
Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Participate in Official Re-opening of Lamaline Community Centre
Municipal Affairs
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs, will participate in the official re-opening of the Lamaline Community Centre tomorrow (Friday, September 9), beginning at 12:00 noon.
Premier Announces Council of the Federation Literacy Award Recipient on International Literacy Day
Executive Council
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced today that Evelyn Lewis of St. John’s is the provincial recipient of the 2016 Council of the Federation Literacy Award for her achievements in literacy. Ms. Lewis is one of 14 recipients throughout Canada to receive the distinguished award. September 8 also marks the 50th anniversary of International Literacy Day.
