Government of Newfoundland News

Executive Council

The four Atlantic Provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island are providing $250,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support relief efforts in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Environment and Conservation

Women who want to learn more about outdoor skills and activities will have an opportunity to participate in a one-day session this spring at Salmonier Nature Park.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

The province's cultural community was in the spotlight this past weekend as the winners of the 2016 Arts and Letters Awards Program were announced at The Rooms in St. John's. The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, attended the awards ceremony this past Saturday at The Rooms.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

Residents are reminded that forest fire regulations are in effect and are being enforced following the start of Forest Fire Season which began May 1 on the island portion of the province and begins May 15 in Labrador. To date, 18 human-caused forest fires have occurred and required response from the Forestry Services Branch.

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will bring greetings at a Full-Day Kindergarten Leadership Professional Development Session on Monday, May 9, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District Conference Centre, 40 Strawberry Marsh Road, St. John's.

Executive Council

Premier Stephen McNeil will host the 28th session of the Council of Atlantic Premiers in Annapolis Royal, NS, on May 16, 2016. Premiers Brian Gallant, Dwight Ball, and Wade MacLauchlan will attend.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at the Grenfell Historical Society Meet and Greet tomorrow (Saturday, May 7) at 10:00 a.m. the event will take place at the Grenfell Interpretation Centre in St. Anthony.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at the launch of Innovation Week 2016 on Monday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at Common Ground, 30 Harvey Road, St. John's.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at the celebration of WestJet's inaugural international flight to Gatwick, England, tomorrow (Saturday, May 7) at 9:30 p.m. The event will take place at St. John's International Airport, 100 World Parkway, St. John's.

Service NL

The Eastern Regional Health Authority, a supervisor, and two workers have been charged with violations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Asbestos Abatement Regulations in relation to an incident that occurred in May of 2014. The charges are the result of an investigation by the Occupational Health and Safety Branch of Service NL.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

Through an investment of $200,000 the Provincial Government is supporting the Publishers Assistance Program, which helps local publishers promote their work provincially, nationally and internationally.

Municipal Affairs

The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, will attend a meeting of the federal, provincial and territorial Ministers Responsible for Emergency Management tomorrow (Friday, May 6) in Toronto.

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will bring greetings on behalf of the Provincial Government tomorrow (Friday, May 6) at the opening of the Marine Advanced Technology Education Centre’s Remotely Operated Vehicle Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Competition.

Municipal Affairs

Graham Letto, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, will address a delegates’ luncheon at the Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) Symposium tomorrow (Friday, May 5) at Hotel Gander.

Environment and Conservation

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to report that the launch of the Provincial Parks Campsite Reservation Service over three days last week was a resounding success.

Advanced Education and Skills

Mr. Speaker, I rise in this House today to extend my congratulations to the staff and students at Queen’s College on its 175th anniversary in the province.

Executive Council

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in this Honourable House to congratulate Johannes Lampe on becoming President of Nunatsiavut. Yesterday, Mr. Lampe was sworn in.

Justice and Public Safety

The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, today announced that the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador will apply to intervene in the case of Oceanex v. Canada and Marine Atlantic to oppose Oceanex’s application to compel the federal Minister of Transport to increase Marine Atlantic’s commercial ferry rates.

Municipal Affairs

This week, May 1-7, is Emergency Preparedness Week and in light of recent events in Alberta, the Provincial Government encourages all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to be prepared in case of an emergency.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at the launch of artist Bobbi Pike's new adult colouring book, Colours of Newfoundland and Labrador, tomorrow (Thursday, May 5) at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at Chapters, 70 Kenmount Road, St. John's.