Government of Newfoundland News
Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Announce over $26 Million for Major Road Improvements
Transportation and Works
The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are making investments in transportation infrastructure that will help create jobs and grow the middle class now while building a strong foundation for a sustainable economic future.
Government Investments Help Business Incubator Enhance Programming for New Businesses
Executive Council
The Genesis Centre, a business incubator at Memorial University of Newfoundland, will continue to help start-ups through existing and new programming, thanks in part to investments by the Federal and Provincial Government.
Students on Ice Creates Valuable Learning Opportunity
Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
Blake Russell, a Grade 11 student from Lewisporte, spent his summer learning about Arctic ecosystems through the Students on Ice program. The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods provided an $11,900 scholarship for him to join the 2016 Arctic Youth Expedition.
Statement by Minister Parsons
Justice and Public Safety
Earlier this year, upon being notified that the RCMP had concluded its investigation into the shooting death of Mr. Dunphy, I took action to retain the services of the ASIRT to conduct an independent and impartial review of the RCMP investigation to ensure public confidence in the investigation. The request for the review was done on behalf of the RCMP as ASIRT requires ministerial permission.
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Conduct Ride Along with RNC Officer
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will conduct a ride along with a member of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Patrol Services Division on the Northeast Avalon tonight (Wednesday, August 31).
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Participate in Joint-Funding Announcement for Genesis Centre
Executive Council
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development and Nick Whalen, Member of Parliament for St. John's East, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will announce funding for the Genesis Centre tomorrow (Thursday, September 1). The event will take place at the Genesis Centre Boardroom, Suite 3001, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, Memorial University, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Public Advisory: Public Cautioned About Illegal Investment Activity
Service NL
Service NL encourages residents to exercise caution if solicited by Bristol Financial (Offshore) LLC of New York City, New York, and Luxembourg City, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, regarding investments.
Appointments Announced for Teachers’ Pension Plan Corporation Board of Directors
Finance
The Provincial Government and the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers' Association (NLTA) today announced that eight individuals have been appointed to the Teachers' Pension Plan Corporation (TPPC) Board of Directors. The four Provincial Government appointments were recommended by the Independent Appointments Commission (IAC), representing the first series of appointments through the independent process. The otherfour appointments were selected by the NLTA.
Water Operator Education Seminars Open for Registration
Environment and Climate Change
Registration is now open for an upcoming series of water operator education seminars. The Operator Education, Training and Certification Program offers classroom-style education seminars at approximately 20 rotating locations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: Federal-Provincial Partnership Improves Housing Options for Young Women in St. John’s
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Federal and Provincial Governments joined today to celebrate the official opening of two supportive housing units for young women in St. John's. The two units at Naomi Centre, operated by Stella's Circle, were funded by a federal-provincial investment of $250,000 through the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Investment in Affordable Housing Agreement (IAH) 2014-19.
Public Advisory: Changes to Ferry Rates Effective September 1, 2016
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works reminds the public that the new ferry rates for the intra-provincial ferry services go into effect beginning tomorrow (Thursday, September 1).
Minister Parsons Seeks Information and Insight into Policing in Labrador
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, is currently visiting a number of detachments of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Labrador. Accompanying the minister on stops in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Hopedale, Nain, Natuashish, Makkovik and Postville is RCMP Assistant Commissioner, Peter Clark, and Randy Edmunds, MHA for Torngat Mountains.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie Available to Media
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will hold a media availability today (Wednesday, August 31) to discuss the Provincial Government's province-wide take-home naloxone program.
Naloxone Kits to be Available This Fall in Newfoundland and Labrador
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government will provide funding to the AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador and the four regional health authorities to establish a province-wide take-home naloxone program. The program will increase access to naloxone, a safe and effective compound that reverses the effects of opioid overdose.
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: Minister Trimper to Attend Climate Change Summit of the Americas
Environment and Climate Change
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will be participating in the Second Climate Change Summit of the Americas in Guadalajara, Mexico, from August 31 to September 1.
Safety Paramount When Driving in Construction Zones
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works, and Jim Organ, Executive Director of the Heavy Civil Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (HCANL), are reminding motorists of the importance of being aware and cautious when driving in construction zones.
Renaming of Grand Bank Health Centre Honours Contributions of Local Physician
Health and Community Services
The Grand Bank Health Centre has been officially renamed the Dr. S. Beckley Health Centre to honour the career and community contributions of Dr. Sunmolu Beckley. The announcement was made during a recognition reception held for Dr. Beckley this past Friday night.
Summer Census Shows George River Caribou Herd at Critically Low Level
Environment and Conservation
Biologists from the Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec, with participation of a representative from the Ungava Peninsula Caribou Advisory Round Table (UPCART), conducted a census of the George River Caribou Herd in July. The population survey shows the herd has further declined to 8,938 animals, down from the 2014 census which showed the population at 14,200.
Funding Supports Learn Not to Burn Program
Municipal Affairs
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs, announced funding for the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services at its annual conference and trade show in Corner Brook this past weekend. Over $100,000 was announced for the continuation of the Learn Not to Burn Fire Safety Education Program and to support the annual operation of the association.
