Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Premier Ball and Minister Coady to Address 2016 Noia Oil and Gas Conference
Executive Council
Natural Resources
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will open the Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Industries Association's (Noia) 2016 oil and gas conference tomorrow (Tuesday, June 21). Premier Ball will speak at approximately 8:00 a.m.
Minister Trimper to Co-Chair and Host FPT Talks on Canadian Francophonie
Executive Council
Newfoundland and Labrador will be hosting the 2016 Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie (MCCF), June 22-23, in St. John's. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and the Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs, will be co-chairing the meeting. The slogan of the 2016 Conference is The Wind in Our Sails.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation - Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Announce Supportive Living Funding
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, will announce Supportive Living Funding for the Gathering Place tomorrow (Tuesday, June 21). The minister will be joined by Sister Elizabeth Davis, Co-Chair, Gathering Place.
Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Address Waypoints AGM
Child, Youth and Family Services
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services, will address the Waypoints Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, June 21). The event is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Capital Hotel in St. John's.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend Association of Consulting Engineers of Newfoundland and Labrador Annual General Meeting
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at the Consulting Engineers of Newfoundland and Labrador annual general meeting dinner and reception tomorrow (Tuesday, June 21). The event will take place at Clovelly Golf Course, 100 Golf Course Rd, St. John's, at 6:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Participate in National Aboriginal Day Celebration
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs, will bring greetings at the opening ceremonies of National Aboriginal Day. The event will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, June 21) at 11:00 a.m. at North Bank Lodge, Pippy Park, St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister Crocker Meeting with Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will attend meetings of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) June 21-22 at the Algonquin Hotel, Saint Andrews, New Brunswick.
$9.3 Million Strengthens Work Experience through Job Creation
Advanced Education and Skills
The first round of Job Creation Partnerships has been announced for 2016-17 by the Provincial Government with $9.3 million in funding approved for 219 projects to employ over 1,000 individuals. The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, provided details of approvals at an event in Corner Brook this morning.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Plant a Flower in the Beaumont Hamel Memorial Garden
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will plant a flower in the Beaumont Hamel Memorial Garden – Garden of Tears tonight (Monday, June 20). The ceremony is being held by the Opera on the Avalon and will take place on the lawn of the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Bennett Attending FPT Finance Minister Meetings in Vancouver
Finance
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will be attending a meeting of federal, provincial and territorial Finance Ministers June 19-20 in Vancouver.
Six Aboriginal Communities to See Enhancements to Existing Internet Services
Executive Council
Broadband services in northern Labrador will be expanded thanks in part to investments by the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and on behalf of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Provide Details of Job Creation Partnerships Projects
Advanced Education and Skills
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, will announce approved projects for the Job Creation Partnerships Program on Monday, June 20, at 10:00 a.m. at the Newfoundland Railway Society on Riverside Drive, Corner Brook.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Attend Scene and Heard Film Conference Producers’ Brunch
Health and Community Services
Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Community, will speak at the Scene and Heard Industry Film conference producers’ brunch on Sunday, June 19. The event will take place at 11:00 a.m. at Rocket Bakery, 272 Water St., St. John’s.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following event relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Department Concludes 2016-17 Big Game Licence Draw
Environment and Conservation
The annual big game licence draw for moose and caribou for the 2016-17 hunting season is now complete and notifications are being mailed to all applicants. Notices for successful applicants will be mailed first, followed by notices for unsuccessful applicants.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Address Avalon Motorcycle Ride for Dad
Health and Community Services
Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will address the opening ceremony of the Avalon Telus Motorcycle Ride for Dad tomorrow (Saturday, June 18). The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Newfoundland Power parking lot, 55 Kenmount Road, St. John's.
Endangered List Grows through Addition of Three Local Plant Species
Environment and Conservation
Three local plant species have gained special protection under the Provincial Government’s Endangered Species Act. The Mountain Bladder Fern, the Northern Twayblade and the Fernald’s Braya have been added to the Endangered Species List on the recommendation of the Species Status Advisory Committee (SSAC) and the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC).
Applications Now Available for Community Enhancement Employment Program
Municipal Affairs
The Provincial Government is now accepting applications from not-for-profit organizations and local governments that wish to sponsor projects funded by the Community Enhancement and Employment Program (CEEP).
Minister Announces 2016 Seniors of Distinction Award Recipients
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minster of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, today announced the 2016 Seniors of Distinction Award recipients. The Seniors of Distinction Awards program was designed to identify and celebrate the contributions, achievements and diversity of older persons throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
Provincial Government Investment Enhances Tourism Opportunities in Corner Brook
Executive Council
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Through a $250,000 investment, the Provincial Government is assisting the City of Corner Brook to improve infrastructure and strengthen tourism opportunities in the region.
