Government of Newfoundland News

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

During the second quarter (September 1 to November 30, 2015) the OIPC received 61 privacy breach reports from 21 public bodies. This is up from the 44 reports from 16 public bodies received in the first quarter of mandatory breach reporting.

Justice and Public Safety

The Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission will present its inaugural Human Rights Award at a ceremony being held tomorrow (Thursday, December 10). The event begins at 3:15 p.m. with the award being presented at 3:30 p.m. at Government House in St. John's.

Justice and Public Safety

As Newfoundlanders and Labradorians prepare to celebrate the holiday season, the Provincial Government is reminding residents to take steps to protect their homes and loved ones from potential fire hazards.

Justice and Public Safety

On December 3, 2015, Kimberly Horwood, Chief Adjudicator of the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Board of Inquiry, released her decision in S.B. and C.A. v. Her Majesty the Queen in right of Newfoundland and Labrador as represented by the Minister of Service Newfoundland and Labrador.

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

Under the authority of Section 79 of the Elections Act, 1991, Returning Officers from all 40 electoral districts conducted the Official Addition of the Votes on Thursday, December 3. The following are the official results from the November 30 provincial general election.

Justice and Public Safety

Today, the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission joins with others in Newfoundland and Labrador in recognizing and celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Transportation and Works

Members of the media are advised that the 29th annual Christmas Lights Across Canada celebration will take place tomorrow (Thursday, December 3), beginning at 6:15 p.m. in the lobby of the Confederation Building, East Block.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ed Ring, has released his Report P-2015-002 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A summary of the Report is included below.

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

The following are the preliminary results of the November 30, 2015 provincial general election. The Official Addition of the Votes will take place in all 40 district Returning Offices on Thursday, December 3, beginning at 9:00 a.m. (8:30 a.m. in most of Labrador).

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

Electors in Newfoundland and Labrador are advised that polls will be open on Monday, November 30, for Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial election.

Transportation and Works

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is inviting the general public to attend the 29th annual Christmas Lights Across Canada celebration. The event will take place on Thursday, December 3, beginning at 6:15 p.m. in the lobby of the Confederation Building, East Block.

Environment and Conservation

The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

Over 21,000 voters cast ballots in yesterday's advance polls for Newfoundland and Labrador's 2015 provincial election. The preliminary number of advance poll voters in each of the 40 provincial electoral districts is as follows:

Justice and Public Safety

With the big game hunting season well underway, the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Division is reminding the public to exercise safe firearms and hunting practices. So far this hunting season, the number of detected violations of the Wildlife Act has increased by approximately 24 per cent over the same period last year. Particularly troubling is the fact that the number of firearms violations has increased by approximately 54 per cent. A number of charges have been laid for incidents including carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle and discharging a firearm from or across a highway.

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

Electors are advised that advance polls are open throughout Newfoundland and Labrador today (Monday, November 23).

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

Electors in Newfoundland and Labrador are advised that advance poll voting is taking place on Monday, November 23, 2015.

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

Nominations for Newfoundland and Labrador's 2015 provincial election closed today, November 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. The following is the list of candidates who have been officially nominated:

Environment and Conservation

The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

Executive Council

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today expressed his condolences to the family of the late Ron Hynes, one of Newfoundland and Labrador's most distinguished musicians and artists, who passed away on November 19.

Justice and Public Safety

Today, the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission is joining with residents of the province to observe Transgender Day of Remembrance, held annually on November 20. The day is specially designated to memorialize those who have faced discrimination, violence, and murder due to transphobia.