Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Premier and Ministers to Launch Multi-Year Fiscal Planning Approach
Executive Council
Finance
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, together with the Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, and the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, will launch a multi-year approach designed to identify measures that will address the fiscal reality facing the province. The news conference will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, January 12) at 2:00 p.m. in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building.
Media Advisory: Premier to Address School of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will formally welcome the first-year class of Memorial University’s School of Pharmacy as part of the annual White Coat Ceremony presentation.
Applications for Volunteer Mission Staff Available Online
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Applications are now being accepted for individuals who wish to volunteer for the Team Newfoundland and Labrador mission staff at the 2017 Canada Summer Games, to be held July 28 to August 13, 2017, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The team will be led by Chef de Mission Rod Snow of Paradise, while Karen Sheriffs of St. John's and Frank Humber of Corner Brook will serve as Assistant Chefs. All three served in those same respective roles at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, British Columbia.
Minister Offers Condolences on Passing of Former Chief Justice T. Alex Hickman
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, today offered condolences to the family and friends of former Chief Justice T. Alex Hickman.
Tender Call Extended for Virginia Park Elementary School Project
Transportation and Works
Education and Early Childhood Development
The tender call for the Virginia Park Elementary School project in St. John's will be extended to March 31, 2016. The tender was scheduled to close January 12. The extension is necessary to conduct further environmental sampling, which will be done in accordance with requirements of the Department of Environment and Conservation and helps ensure a safe and healthy environment for the school community.
Media Advisory: Premier and Ministers to Meet with Federal Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
Executive Council
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador will meet with the Honourable Hunter Tootoo, federal Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, today (Monday, January 11). A media availability will be held following the meeting in front of the House of Assembly at 12:45 p.m.
Terra Nova Bridge Remains Closed Due to Public Safety Concerns
Environment and Conservation
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is maintaining the closure of Terra Nova Bridge in T'Railway Provincial Park amid safety concerns and is asking for the public's continued cooperation. The bridge has been barricaded and closed to all pedestrian and vehicular traffic since structural problems were identified in November 2015.
Public Advisory: Large Waves to Continue This Weekend
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL) encourages residents to be cautious around coastlines and waterways over the coming days as there is potential for elevated water levels due to large waves and swells associated with an intense low pressure system near Greenland.
Public Advisory: Large Waves Forecast for Island Portion of Province
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL) encourages residents to be cautious around coastlines and waterways over the coming days as there is potential for elevated water levels due to large waves and swells associated with an intense low pressure system near Greenland.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
New Heating Systems Improve St. John’s Social Housing
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded a $128,000 contract to Eastern Sheet Metal Works Ltd. to upgrade heating systems in five St. John’s buildings containing 30 social housing units.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report A-2015-011 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ed Ring, has released his Report A-2015-011 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A summary of the Report is included below.
RNC Corner Brook Detachment Will Continue to Provide Call Relay Services
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, announced today that the RNC Corner Brook Detachment will continue call relay and verification services for the volunteer fire departments in the City of Corner Brook and the Bay of Islands region.
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Corner Brook
Advanced Education and Skills
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, will speak at the New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Corner Brook, which will launch the city’s 60th anniversary celebrations, today (Thursday, December 31). The event takes place at the Corner Brook Civic Centre Annex beginning at 8:00 p.m.
Statement Regarding Conviction for Offences under Occupational Health and Safety Act
Justice and Public Safety
The Department of Justice and Public Safety today issued the following statement in relation to a conviction at Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in Port aux Choix for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act associated with the death of a Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officer in February 2013:
Roofing Upgrades Improve Mount Pearl Social Housing
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has awarded a $167,000 contract to G.S. Hunt Enterprises Ltd. to provide roofing upgrades on two buildings containing 20 social housing units on Topsail Road in Mount Pearl.
Public Advisory: Fogo Island - Change Islands - Farewell Ferry Service Update
Transportation and Works
The MV Veteran is currently experiencing a mechanical issue with one of its bow thrusters. As a result, and once weather conditions permit, the MV Norcon Galatea will sail to the area to provide assistance. The MV Norcon Galatea is currently located in the nearby Town of Carmanville.
Public Advisory: Labrador Straits Ferry Users Advised of New Dates for Alternate Service Delivery
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works advises Labrador ferry users of an update to the previously announced date for the alternate ferry schedule and temporary air service for January 2016. The MV Apollo will now depart the following week for required maintenance, docking on January 10. This shift in date is due to a change in the availability of the dockyard to perform the work.
Minister Announces 2015 NLHC Scholarship Recipients
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded its 2015 Scholarship awards to tenants currently pursuing post-secondary studies. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000.
Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 12
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
As families across Newfoundland and Labrador settle in to sleep this Christmas Eve, protection from carbon monoxide poisoning must be a priority.
