Government of Newfoundland News
Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day Seven
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Children and youth are often the centre of attention during the holiday season. As families enjoy a variety of Christmas activities, they should keep fire safety top of mind.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Hold Media Availability
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be available to the media today (Thursday, December 17) to discuss the decision by pension regulators to wind-up of Wabush Mines Pension Plans. Availability will begin at 4:00 p.m. outside of the House of Assembly, East Block, Confederation Building.
Media Advisory: Superintendent of Pensions to Hold Briefing for Media
Service NL
The provincial Superintendent of Pensions, Michael Delaney, will brief media today (Thursday, December 17) about the decision by federal and provincial regulators to wind-up the Wabush Mines union and non-union pension plans. The briefing will take place at 2:00 p.m. in the Collective Bargaining Boardroom located on the main floor of Confederation Building, East Block.
Public Advisory: Pension Regulators Declare Wind-up of Wabush Mines Pension Plans
Service NL
The provincial Superintendent of Pensions advises that the provincial Superintendent of Pensions and the federal Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions have made a joint decision to wind-up the union pension plan sponsored by Wabush Mines. The provincial Superintendent of Pensions has also declared the wind-up of the company's non-union pension plan.
Provincial Government Cancels Process to Collect Pension Overpayments
Finance
The Provincial Government is fulfilling its commitment to reverse the request for pensioners to pay back pension overpayments they received and cease any and all ongoing collection efforts.
Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day Six
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Short days and long, cold nights during the holiday season mark the arrival of the worst of winter in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Media Advisory: MV Veteran Arrives in Fogo Island-Change Islands
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works advises that the MV Veteran has arrived in Fogo Island-Change Islands, having departed St. John's harbour at approximately 6:15 p.m. yesterday evening.
Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador and Mrs. Fagan Invite the Public to a Christmas Levee
Executive Council
Their Honours, the Honourable Frank Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Patricia Fagan, will host a Christmas Levee on Sunday, December 20, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Government House. This event is open to the general public. The Christmas Levee will be in place of the New Year's Day Levee.
Media Advisory: Members of the House of Assembly to be Sworn-In December 18
House of Assembly
Members of the House of Assembly, who were elected in the provincial general election held on November 30, will be sworn-in at a ceremony in the House of Assembly Chamber, Confederation Building, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 18.
Media Advisory: Orientation for Members-Elect of the 48th General Assembly
House of Assembly
An orientation session for Members-elect of the 48th General Assembly will be delivered on Thursday, December 17, in the House of Assembly Chamber. The session will provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of a Member.
Premier Releases Ministerial Mandate Letters
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador today publicly released mandate letters, which ministers received after being sworn in. In the letters, Premier Ball outlines his government’s priorities and gives ministers direction for each department.
Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day Five
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Christmas lights are a common sight in Newfoundland and Labrador during the holiday season.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report A-2015-010 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ed Ring, has released his Report A-2015-010 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A summary of the Report is included below.
Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day Four
Justice and Public Safety
The crackling sound of a wood stove or fireplace is a key part of the holidays for many families in Newfoundland and Labrador. However, it is important to enjoy these fires safely because they can quickly turn destructive or even deadly.
Premier Dwight Ball and Cabinet Sworn in to Form New Government
Executive Council
Today at Government House, the Honourable Dwight Ball was sworn in as the 13th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador. Premier Ball's Cabinet of 12 ministers were also sworn in.
Media Advisory: Premier and Cabinet Swearing-in Ceremony on December 14
Executive Council
A swearing-in ceremony for the Premier and Cabinet will take place on Monday, December 14, at 11:00 a.m. in the Dining Room at Government House.
Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety - Day Three
Justice and Public Safety
The use of candles is popular during the holiday season but these open flames are a common cause of home fires.
Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission: Human Rights Award Recipient for 2015 Announced
Justice and Public Safety
During a ceremony today at Government House in St. John's, the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission presented its inaugural Human Rights Award to Sister Margie Taylor.
Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day Two
Justice and Public Safety
Christmas trees are a beloved holiday tradition for many families in Newfoundland and Labrador, but whether real or artificial, they also pose a significant fire risk.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Conservation
The Department of Environment and Conservation has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
