Government of Newfoundland News
Octagon Pond Elementary Welcomes First Students Tomorrow
Education and Early Childhood Development
Octagon Pond Elementary School is ready to open its doors and welcome students for the new school year. The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, toured the new facility today together with Darrin Pike, CEO/Director of Education, and Milton Peach, Chair, as well as other representatives of the Newfoundland and Labrador English School Board.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend Opening Reception of World War I Quilts Exhibit
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will be in attendance for the St. John’s opening of the Peace by Piece quilt exhibit. The event beings today (Thursday, September 8), at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Hall, St. John’s City Hall, 10 New Gower Street.
Multi-Materials Stewardship Board: Curbside Composting Pilot Project to Launch on the Northern Peninsula
Environment and Climate Change
The Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) in partnership with the Northern Peninsula Regional Service Board (NorPen) today announced the launch of a residential curbside composting pilot project with approximately 900 households in sub-region four in the Northern Peninsula waste management region. Organic waste collection will commence on September 27, 2016, and participation is voluntary.
Multi-Materials Stewardship Board: Curbside Composting Pilot Project to Launch on the Northern Peninsula
Environment and Climate Change
The Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) in partnership with the Northern Peninsula Regional Service Board (NorPen) today announced the launch of a residential curbside composting pilot project with approximately 900 households in sub-region four in the Northern Peninsula waste management region. Organic waste collection will commence on September 27, 2016, and participation is voluntary.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Tour New Elementary School in Paradise
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will take a tour of the new Octagon Pond Elementary School located at 11 Sgt Donald Lucas Drive, Paradise. The tour will take place today (Thursday, September 8) at 1:30 p.m.
Minister Recognizes Newfoundland and Labrador Paralympians
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Three athletes form Newfoundland and Labrador, Katarina Roxon of Stephenville (swimming), Liam Hickey of St. John's (wheelchair basketball) and Robyn Andrews of St. John's (equestrian) are competing in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. The games run from September 7 to 18 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh today congratulated the three athletes on earning the right to represent Canada at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and wished them luck on behalf of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Meet with Federal, Provincial and Territorial Counterparts
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works, will attend a meeting today (Wednesday, September 7) with the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, along with provincial and territorial colleagues, to discuss Canadian infrastructure priorities. The meeting is being held at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
Minister Welcomes Students and Educators Back to School
Education and Early Childhood Development
Today is the first official school day for 2016 for students in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, wishes all students and educators a successful year. A total of 258 schools have opened their doors to more than 66,000 students from kindergarten to Grade 12.
Public Advisory: Online Climate Change Consultation Session Taking Place
Environment and Climate Change
An online public consultation session to inform the development of a new provincial climate change strategy is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, September 8) via an online, interactive session starting at 6:30 p.m., NDT.
Public Advisory: Online Climate Change Consultation Session Taking Place
Environment and Climate Change
An online public consultation session to inform the development of a new provincial climate change strategy is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, September 8) via an online, interactive session starting at 6:30 p.m., NDT.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Participate in Music NL Award Nominee Announcement
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will be in attendance as MusicNL announces the nominees for its 2016 awards. The event will take place today (Wednesday, September 7) at 11:00 a.m. at Fred’s Records, 198 Duckworth St., St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh and Parliamentary Assistant to Address Newfoundland and Labrador 50+ Federation 41st Annual Convention
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will address the Newfoundland and Labrador 50+ Federation's 41st annual convention tomorrow (Wednesday, September 7) at the Marystown Hotel and Convention Centre in Marystown. Mark Browne, MHA for Placentia West - Bellevue and Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier will also speak at the event.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball and Minister Byrne to Announce Investment in College of the North Atlantic Infrastructure
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will speak at an announcement regarding a provincial and federal investment in College of the North Atlantic infrastructure tomorrow (Wednesday, September 7). The event will take place at the DSB Fowlow Building, Bay St. George Campus, 432 Massachusetts Drive, Stephenville, at 10:00 a.m.
Municipalities Receive $15.6 Million Installment of Federal Gas Tax Funding
Municipal Affairs
The Federal Government has provided Newfoundland and Labrador with more than $15.6 million for community infrastructure through the federal Gas Tax Fund, representing the first of two allocations for 2016-17. The province will receive a total of more than $31 million through the fund this year.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Speak to Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will address the Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest. Minister Kirby will be speaking about Early Learning and Literacy in Newfoundland and Labrador
Media Advisory: Premier Ball and Minister Byrne to Attend Announcement of Investment in Memorial University Infrastructure
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will speak at an announcement of a federal investment in Memorial University infrastructure today (Tuesday, September 6). The event will take place at the Junior Common Room, R. Gushue Hall, Irwin's Road, St. John's Campus at 10:30 a.m.
Public Advisory: Bridge Closure in Burnt Hills, Goulds
Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
The bridge known as the Old Track Bridge along the tributary to Raymond's Brook in the Burnt Hills, Goulds is closed until further notice due to unsafe conditions. An update will be provided next week.
Minister Byrne Announces Additional $500,000 for Apprentices; Launches Stakeholder Consultations
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Apprentices in Newfoundland and Labrador will be supported with an additional $500,000 for the Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy, increasing the subsidy's budget for 2016-17 to $7.1 million. The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, during an event hosted by the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association, provided details of the funding increase and announced plans to begin consulting industry partners about the wage subsidy to determine if changes are necessary in today's changing labour climate.
Public Advisory: Labour Day Fire Safety Reminder
Municipal Affairs
This Labour Day weekend, residents are reminded to take extra care to stay safe and prevent fires when spending time at cabins or cottages, or if visiting one of the many parks or campgrounds throughout the province.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Announce Funding for Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy; Stakeholder Consultations
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will join labour, employer and industry representatives to announce details of an investment in the Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy program. Minister Byrne will also announce stakeholder consultations to determine if program adjustments are necessary in today's changing labour climate.
