Government of Newfoundland News

Justice and Public Safety

Due to a potential strike action at Canada Post which could occur as early as August 28, the Support Enforcement Program (SEP) has taken steps to minimize the impact on the delivery of support payments to its clients.

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will attend the 40th Annual Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG/ECP) in Boston, Massachusetts, on Monday, August 29.

Service NL

Graham Letto, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Service NL, will attend the Newfoundland Antique and Classic Car Club annual auto show on Sunday, August 28.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Donovan Molloy, has released his Report A-2016-017 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A summary of the Report is included below.

Justice and Public Safety

The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will attend the Graduation Parade and Swearing-in Ceremony for graduates of the 2016 Police Studies Diploma Program. The event takes palce tomorrow (Saturday, August 27) at the Field House, Memorial University, St. John's.

Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods

Romaine, Green Leaf, Red Leaf and Boston Bibb lettuce; root crops, berries, fresh herbs and preserves are a sampling of the locally-produced, fresh items offered at Mark's Market, a Wooddale-based business that is celebrating its official opening today. The Federal and Provincial Governments have invested $172,500 to help expand the local farmers market in order to boost the economy and strengthen the Newfoundland and Labrador agriculture industry.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

Newfoundland and Labrador is a leading tourism destination, offering authentic experiences which showcase the province's heritage, pristine natural environment and people. Up to the end of June 2016, the province's tourism sector is seeing increases in auto and air visitation over the same reported period in 2015.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Recreation

Newfoundland and Labrador is a leading tourism destination, offering authentic experiences which showcase the province's heritage, pristine natural environment and people. Up to the end of June 2016, the province's tourism sector is seeing increases in auto and air visitation over the same reported period in 2015.

Municipal Affairs

The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs, will attend the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services Annual Conference and Trade Show in Corner Brook this weekend. The conference will take place at the Corner Brook Civic Centre, 1 Canada Games Drive, beginning tomorrow (Friday, August 26).

Executive Council
Municipal Affairs

Preparations continue for the first annual Premier’s Forum on Local Government, to be held in St. John’s on October 5 in conjunction with Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) and the Combined Councils of Labrador (CCL). The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will host the forum, which will focus on priority issues of common interest to municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Health and Community Services

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will address members of the Rotary Club of Grand Falls tomorrow (Thursday, August 25).

Executive Council
Natural Resources

Today, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, announced that Newfoundland and Labrador's 2016 independent resource assessment covering the area of the West Orphan Basin has identified 25.5 billion barrels of oil and 20.6 trillion cubic feet of gas potential.

Service NL

A company has been charged with violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations arising from a roofing incident that occurred in Bay Roberts on October 6, 2014. The incident involved two employees who suffered fatal injuries, and three others who suffered various injuries resulting from an electrical contact. The investigation was conducted by the Occupational Health and Safety Branch of Service NL.

Natural Resources

The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, attended the Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference in Winnipeg, August 22 to 23, to discuss strengthening of public confidence in natural resource sectors. During the event Minister Coady spoke on energy and mines issues important to Newfoundland and Labrador including the development of diverse sources of energy generation, investment in public geoscience in mining and energy transmission.

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will release the findings of the 2016 Independent Oil and Gas Resource Assessment today (Wednesday, August 24). The event will take place in the East Block lobby of the Confederation Building, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The Premier will be joined by the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources; Jim Keating, Executive VP of Corporate Services and Offshore Development, Nalcor Energy; and Pierre-Yves Chenet, Chief Technical Officer, Beicip Franlab.

Transportation and Works

The bridge spanning the Exploits River behind the former paper mill property in Grand Falls-Windsor will reopen tomorrow morning.

Transportation and Works

Ferry users of the Fogo Island - Change Islands - Farewell ferry service are advised of changes to the sailing times for the Norcon Galatea that take effect tomorrow (Wednesday, August 24).

Service NL

Service NL announced today that McCurdy Ready Mix Limited has been charged with violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations in relation to an incident that occurred in July of 2014. The charges are the result of an investigation by the Occupational Health and Safety Branch.

Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development

The week-long Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games wrapped up this past weekend in Conception Bay South (CBS). The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, attended the closing ceremonies on Saturday evening.

Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods

The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods wishes to advise that the location for the public meeting on the five-year forest management operating plan for District 22 on Thursday, August 25, has changed to the Northern Inn and Suites, 700 Nichols-Adams Highway. The times remain the same at 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.