Government of Newfoundland News
Public Advisory: Scheduled Upgrade of NLPDP Claims Adjudication System
Health and Community Services
This is to advise that a scheduled upgrade of the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP) Claims Adjudication System will result in the system being unavailable to pharmacies between tomorrow (Saturday, February 20) beginning at 9:00 p.m. until Sunday, February 21, at 7:00 a.m.
Provincial Government Surveying Caribou Herds on Island’s South Coast
Environment and Conservation
The Provincial Government began a census of five woodland caribou herds on the south coast of the island of Newfoundland this week as part of ongoing research and monitoring to ensure sustainable management of the caribou population.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Attend West Coast Events
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador will be on the west coast this week to attend a number of events.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Help Launch Grand Falls-Windsor Seniors Wellness Hub
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works, will help officially launch an online Seniors Wellness Hub tomorrow (Friday, February 19) at the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor Council Chambers. The event begins at 9:30 a.m.
Registration Open for Clean and Safe Drinking Water Workshop
Environment and Conservation
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Water system operators, municipal administrators and elected officials are invited to register for the 15th annual Clean and Safe Drinking Water Workshop, March 22 to 24 at Hotel Gander. The event is an opportunity to learn about the processes that are vital to the delivery of clean and safe drinking water in Newfoundland and Labrador.
William Gillett Academy Celebrates Official Opening
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, joined with Lisa Dempster, MHA for Cartwright - L’Anse au Clair, students and staff today to celebrate the official opening of William Gillett Academy in Charlottetown, Labrador.
New Adult Addictions Treatment Centre Opens in Harbour Grace
Health and Community Services
A new treatment centre for adults dealing with complex alcohol and drug addiction issues was officially opened this morning in Harbour Grace. The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, was joined by officials with Eastern Health, community stakeholders and Pam Parsons, MHA for the District of Harbour Grace - Port de Grave, to open the Grace Centre. The Grace Centre will offer a holistic approach to treatment for people who are 18 years of age and older.
Media Advisory: Minister Coady and Minister Hawkins to Attend Exploits Regional Chamber of Commerce Event
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, will be in Grand-Falls Windsor tomorrow (Thursday, February 18) to speak at the 17th Annual Exploits Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards and Hall of Fame Induction. The event takes place at the Grand Falls-Windsor Legion, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Minister Coady will be joined by the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works and MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Address ConAtlantic’16 Luncheon
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works, will speak at the opening luncheon of ConAtlantic’16, a joint annual conference of the Atlantic Concrete Association and the American Concrete Institute (Atlantic Chapter), being held in St. John’s this week.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Participate in Official Opening of William Gillett Academy
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will participate in the official opening of William Gillett Academy tomorrow (Thursday, February 18) in Charlottetown, Labrador. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m.
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.
Tourism Campaign Wins Best in Show at the 2015 Adrian Awards
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Find Yourself tourism marketing campaign has won the Best in Show at the 2015 Adrian Awards, which is presented by Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI). Best in Show is HSMAI’s highest honour and is selected from platinum winners in the advertising, digital marketing and public relations categories.
House of Assembly to Open March 8
Executive Council
On Tuesday, March 8, His Honour Frank F. Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, will reconvene the House of Assembly for the First Session of the Forty-Eighth General Assembly.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Open New Adult Addictions Treatment Centre in Harbour Grace
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will officially open the new adult addictions treatment centre in Harbour Grace on Thursday, February 18. The ceremony will take place at the centre located at 50 Lady Lake Drive in Harbour Grace at 9:00 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Address the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Bonspiel Association
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works, will speak at the closing banquet of the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Bonspiel Association’s 56th Annual Men’s Invitational Curling Bonspiel tomorrow (Wednesday, February 17). The event is taking place at the Holiday Inn St. John’s, 180 Portugal Cove Road, and gets underway at 7:00 p.m., with Minister Hawkins speaking at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Public Advisory:Repair Work Continues on the MV Veteran
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works advises that repair work is progressing on the MV Veteran. Repairs to the starboard propulsion unit have been ongoing since last week and additional repairs require the vessel to go to dry dock beginning today (Tuesday, February 16).
Public Advisory: Coyote Warning Issued for Portugal Cove - St. Philip’s
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Residents in Portugal Cove - St. Philip’s are advised that conservation officers have confirmed the presence of coyotes in the Neary’s Pond area and are taking appropriate action.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend Internal Trade Ministerial Meeting
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will attend the Internal Trade Ministerial Meeting in Toronto tomorrow (Wednesday, February 17). The meeting will take place at the Ontario Investment and Trade Centre, 250 Yonge Street, Toronto.
Media Advisory: Minister Bennett to Address St. John’s Board of Trade
Finance
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will address the St. John's Board of Trade tomorrow (Wednesday, February 17). The luncheon will take place at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Media Advisory: Opening of House of Assembly
Executive Council
Finance
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Speaker of the House of Assembly, today announced that the House of Assembly will open on Tuesday, March 8, at 2:00 p.m.
