Government of Newfoundland News
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report A-2016-006 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ed Ring, has released his Report A-2016-006 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A summary of the Report is included below.
Provincial Government Asks for Input on New Climate Change Strategy
Executive Council
Online and in-person consultations will be held with Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, as the Office of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency works to develop a new provincial climate change strategy.
Minister Highlights Successful Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers (F-P/T) Responsible for Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation met in Lethbridge, Alberta last week where they reaffirmed their commitment to work together to advance health-enhancing sport, physical activity and recreation in Canada.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Address Corner Brook Rotary
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will address the Corner Brook Rotary today (Thursday, June 16). The event is taking place at 12:30 p.m. at the Glynmill Inn, Corner Brook.
St. John’s Convention Centre Celebrates Grand Opening
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
On June 15, the City of St. John’s, in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, officially opened the newly redeveloped St. John’s Convention Centre, following an expansion valued at approximately $70 million. The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, attended the official re-opening of the convention centre.
Enhancements Strengthen Inclusion Program for Regulated Child Care
Education and Early Childhood Development
Today, the Provincial Government announced enhancements to the Inclusion Program, a voluntary option for eligible child care services to support the inclusion of all children in regular child care programming. The changes will come into effect in the fall of 2016.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Marked in Newfoundland and Labrador
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Finance
Today (Wednesday, June 15) is recognized as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is a day to raise awareness about the many forms of violence against older persons.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend Harvest Celebrations at St. Anne’s Academy
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, will attend Harvest Celebrations at St. Anne’s Academy tomorrow...
Premier Recognizes Employees with Public Service Award of Excellence
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, honoured 35 Provincial Government employees today for their hard work and dedication to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador during the annual Public Service Award of Excellence ceremony.
Public Advisory: Update Provided on Return to Service of MV Veteran
Transportation and Works
Work being undertaken on the MV Veteran over the past number of weeks by Damen Shipyards and Rolls Royce, is concluding. The Veteran services Fogo Island and Change Islands.
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Innovation and Economic Development: Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Federal, provincial and territorial ministers of innovation and economic development met on Monday, June 13, for the first time in 12 years, to discuss how to grow the economy and creategood-paying middle-class jobs in communities across Canada.
Public Advisory: Update Provided on South Coast Ferry Services
Transportation and Works
Travelers are advised that the Department of Transportation and Works is taking steps to minimize impacts to service following a mechanical issue with the MV Marine Eagle. The following changes will be implemented this week to the Francois - Grey River - Burgeo and La Poile - Rose Blanche ferry services:
Public Advisory: Update Provided on Commencement of Labrador North Coast Ferry Service
Transportation and Works
Due to ice conditions off the coast of Labrador, passenger and freight service delivered by Nunatsiavut Marine and Labrador Marine Inc. originally scheduled to begin on Monday, June 20, will be delayed by approximately one week.
The Rooms Corporation: Scotiabank Joins Province in First World War Commemoration - Funds New Volunteer Program at The Rooms
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Today, Ken Birmingham, District Vice President, Newfoundland Southeast and Labrador District at Scotiabank, presented Tom Foran, Chair of The Rooms Corporation, and Dean Brinton, CEO of The Rooms Corporation with a $350,000 donation to The Rooms Where Once They Stood We Stand capital campaign.
Province Supports International Business Development Opportunities
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Provincial Government, in partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women (NLOWE), is supporting local women entrepreneurs to participate in two international trade shows this month. The Provincial Government has invested $11,500 to assist three local companies with their international business development activities.
Media Advisory: Premier to Present Public Service Award of Excellence
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with Julia Mullaley, Clerk of the Executive Council, will present the 2015 Public Service Award of Excellence today (Wednesday, June 15). This year’s recipients include three individuals and four teams.
Research & Development Corporation: RDC Investing $2.2 Million to Support Sensor Technology
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Research & Development Corporation (RDC) is investing over $2.2 million in five commercial projects to support sensor-related research, technology development and demonstration in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development and Minister Responsible for the Research & Development Corporation, made the announcement today at RDC in 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.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend Grand Opening of the St. John’s Convention Centre
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at the grand opening of the new St. John’s Convention Centre tomorrow (Wednesday, June 15). The event will take place at 4:00 p.m. at the St. John’s Convention Centre, 101 New Gower St, St. John’s.
Teachers’ Tour Offers Unique Opportunity to Learn About Forest Industry
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Forestry and Agrifoods Agency and Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd. will sponsor two educators interested in attending the Canadian Woodlands Forum 2016 Atlantic Teachers’ Tour, Forests Worth Knowing. Teachers and guidance counsellors are encouraged to apply to attend the forest and environmental workshop being held in Miramichi, New Brunswick, in August.
