Government of Newfoundland News

Transportation and Works

Sea trials for the MV Veteran underway at Fogo Island and Change Islands are concluding. These are the second phase of sea trials, following several days testing which took place in St. John's. The vessel will proceed to Lewisporte Saturday, July 2 to undergo a post-trial, pre-service entry analysis by Damen Shipyards, Rolls Royce and the Department of Transportation and Works.

Justice and Public Safety

Due to potential strike action at Canada Post which could occur as early as July 2, the Support Enforcement Program (SEP) has taken steps to minimize the impact on the delivery of support payments to its clients.

Executive Council

The Provincial Government is closely monitoring the current labour situation at Canada Post and the potential effect any loss of mail service may have on residents. Planning has been ongoing to prepare in the event there is a postal service disruption.

Child, Youth and Family Services
Executive Council

Through the Department of Child, Youth and Family Services, the Provincial Government is commencing the review of the Children and Youth Care and Protection Act today (Thursday, June 30). This piece of child-focused legislation guides the delivery of child protection, in care and youth services programs throughout the province.

Municipal Affairs

The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs, today announced over $8.3 million worth of cost-shared projects approved through the Provincial Government's 2016-17 Municipal Capital Works program.

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will be available to the media to provide an update on provincial libraries today (Thursday, June 30) at 1:30 p.m. in front of the House of Assembly.

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, has requested that the Provincial Information and Library Resources Board suspend its decision to implement a regional library model while a complete organizational and service review of libraries is conducted.

Transportation and Works

Through the Provincial Roads Program, seven road maintenance and rehabilitation tenders have been issued with work getting underway throughout the central region this construction season. The tenders are a result of a $62 million investment in the program this year.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has released Reports A-2016-011; A-2016-012; A-2016-013; A-2016-014; A-2016-015 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (2015). A summary of these Reports is included below.

Municipal Affairs

During the Canada Day celebrations, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians may wish to use fireworks. Fireworks are powerful devices, which is why their sale and purchase is federally regulated. To help ensure a safe fireworks display, Fire and Emergency Services – Newfoundland and Labrador reminds residents to use fireworks responsibly and follow these safety tips:

Transportation and Works

The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works, will address the Grand Falls-Windsor Kinsmen and Rotary Clubs tomorrow (Thursday, June 30) at the Mount Peyton Hotel Crown & Moose Pub, 214 Lincoln Road.

Municipal Affairs

The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs, will be at the fire hall in Mount Moriah tomorrow (Thursday, June 30) to make a significant provincial infrastructure announcement.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

Colin Krulicki, Regional Vice-President, RBC, and Gary Corcoran, Vice-President and Branch Manager, RBC, presented Tom Foran, Chair and Dean Brinton, CEO of The Rooms Corporation, with a cheque for $250,000 towards the Where Once They Stood We Stand Capital Campaign.

Fisheries and Aquaculture

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Lorraine Michael, MHA for St. John's East-Quidi Vidi, will hold a media availability today (Wednesday, June 29) to discuss the report from the Ministerial Advisory Panel which carried out the external review of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans' Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) policy for the Northern Shrimp fishery.

Service NL

The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Service NL, in partnership with the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada (NAACC), has proclaimed July as Automotive Heritage Month in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Executive Council

The Office of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency today released a new guide for the construction industry on incorporating energy efficiency into the design and construction of large buildings. The Guide to Better Building Envelopes for Large Buildings - 2016 focuses on initiatives to make large buildings more energy efficient.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

With the fire weather index currently at a high or extreme level, the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency is reminding residents on the island portion of the province that open fires are not permitted.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has released Report A-2016-010 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (2015). A summary of the Report is included below.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has released Report A-2016-009 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (2015). A summary of the Report is included below.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

Residents in the communities of Howley, Hampden and Sop's Arm are advised of increased reports of black bear activity in these areas.