Government of Newfoundland News
Public Advisory: Minister Crocker to Host Public Engagement Session in Carbonear
Executive Council
Finance
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture and MHA for Carbonear-Trinity-Bay de Verde, will host a public engagement session in Carbonear for the Government Renewal Initiative today (Wednesday, February 10).
Public Advisory: Fixed Wing Air Services in Effect for Fogo Island and Change Islands
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works advises that a fixed wing air service will begin at 12:00 noon today (Wednesday, February 10) for ferry users of Fogo Island and Change Islands. The service is necessary while the MV Capt. Earl W. Winsor undergoes an inspection and verification following an incident Monday, February 8 when a dump truck went into the water while unloading from the vessel.
Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Recognizes Outstanding Contributions; Deadline for Nominations is February 28
Executive Council
The Honourable Frank F. Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, together with the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, are reminding all residents that the deadline to nominate a deserving individual for the province's most prestigious award, the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, is Sunday, February 28.
Healthy Living Grants Support Community Wellness
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, today announced a total of $736,263 has been provided to 108 community-based organizations through the latest round of applications approved under the Community Healthy Living Fund.
Online Driver’s Licence Renewal Service Launches with 10-year Photo Validity
Service NL
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Service NL, announced a new online service today that enables people to renew their driver’s licence from the convenience of their home or office. The service is provided at www.gov.nl.ca/drive, which is also the home for the Provincial Government’s online vehicle registration renewal service. In addition, Service NL is also extending the validity of driver’s license photos from five years to 10 years for anyone over the age of 19.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Energy Ministers Meeting
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, will be in Ottawa today (Wednesday, February 10) to attend a Provincial and Territorial Meeting of Energy Ministers. The meeting takes place February 10-11 at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Service Enhancements to the Motor Registration Division
Service NL
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Service NL, will hold a news conference tomorrow (Wednesday, February 10) to announce two new service enhancements that will be provided through the Motor Registration Division.
Media Advisory: Ministers to Attend Breakfast Events in St. John’s
Advanced Education and Skills
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Provincial Cabinet ministers will participate in events for the 12th annual CBC Pancake Breakfast in St. John's tomorrow (Wednesday, February 10)
Provincial Government Provides Update on Fogo Island-Change Islands Ferry Service
Transportation and Works
The following is an update from the Department of Transportation and Works regarding the incident at Change Islands yesterday evening:
Public Advisory: Public Engagement Session in Clarenville Rescheduled Due to Weather
Executive Council
The Office of Public Engagement advises residents that the public engagement session scheduled for today (Tuesday, February 9) in Clarenville for the Government Renewal Initiative has been rescheduled due to weather.
Media Advisory: Ministers to Attend Pancake Breakfast for Homelessness
Finance
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Conservation, will attend a pancake breakfast at College of the North Atlantic, Happy Valley-Goose Bay tomorrow (Tuesday, February 9).
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Discuss Social Issues in Canada
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Child, Youth and Family Services
Education and Early Childhood Development
Poverty reduction, removing barriers for persons with disabilities, and improving outcomes for Indigenous children and youth in care, were among the issues discussed on Friday, February 5, as federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) ministers responsible for social services met in Edmonton. It was the first FPT meeting of its kind in 10 years.
Public Advisory: Public Cautioned About Illegal Investment Activity
Service NL
Service NL advises that an individual by the name of Michael Joseph Maher is soliciting Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to invest money through an advertisement titled “Investors Wanted” published February 1, 2016 in Coffee News. This individual has never been registered under the Securities Act to solicit or trade in securities in this jurisdiction.
Public Advisory: Residents Asked to Practise Winter Safety
Transportation and Works
Winter weather conditions pose unique challenges and risks for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. The Department of Transportation and Works asks that residents keep the following winter driving and snow clearing advice top of mind this season, and do their part to practise safety on roads and highways throughout the province.
Public Advisory: Public Engagement Session in Marystown Postponed Due to Weather
Executive Council
The Office of Public Engagement advises residents that the public engagement session scheduled in Marystown today (Monday, February 8) for the Government Renewal Initiative will be postponed to a later date due to anticipated weather.
Public Advisory: Ministers and Parliamentary Assistant to Host Public Engagement Sessions in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Marystown
Executive Council
Finance
Residents of Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Marystown are encouraged to participate in public engagement sessions for the Government Renewal Initiative taking place in their regions today (Monday, February 8).
Newfoundland and Labrador Craftsperson Wins 2016 Atlantic Canada Craft Award for Excellence in Product Design
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Urve Manuel, a glass artist working in western Newfoundland, has been awarded the 2016 Atlantic Canada Craft Award for Excellence for Product Design in a ceremony held on February 7 as part of the 39th annual Atlantic Craft Trade Show in Halifax.
Salmon Poaching Incidents Lead to Significant Fines
Justice and Public Safety
Investigations by Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officers in the central region of the island have resulted in two recent convictions related to illegal salmon fishing.
Media Advisory: Minister to Visit Labrador
Executive Council
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will visit Labrador next week to take part in the Labrador Partnership Conference 2016. This week-long series of events is focused on improving the economic status of women, particularly Aboriginal women in the mining industry.
George River Caribou Herd Continues Decline
Environment and Conservation
A recent survey of Labrador’s George River Caribou Herd conducted by the Department of Environment and Conservation in collaboration with the Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs in Quebec indicates that the population is continuing to decline, despite an increase in calf survival. Data collected in the fall of 2015 were used to estimate the population at 10,200 animals, down from approximately 20,000 in 2013.
