Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Provincial Government Releases Oversight Report on Muskrat Falls Project to the End of August 2015
Executive Council
Natural Resources
Today, the Provincial Government released the Muskrat Falls Oversight Committee's report for the period ended August 2015. The report is available at www.gov.nl.ca/mfoversight/pdf/report_aug_2015.pdf and includes an assessment of project costs, schedule, and risk management. In addition, it provides information from Nalcor regarding identified risks in response to the committee's questions.
Premier Participates in Official Opening of Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Memorial Campus
Executive Council
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today participated in the official opening of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Memorial Campus at Fort Townshend in St. John's. Premier Davis was joined at the event by the Honourable Darin King, Minster of Justice and Public Safety.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce New Policy Regarding the Direct Sale of Fish
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will announce a new policy related to the direct sale of fish in Newfoundland and Labrador today (Tuesday, September 29). The event is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. and will take place at Bacalao restaurant, 65 Lemarchant Road in St. John's.
World Heart Day Promotes Awareness of Health and Well-Being
Health and Community Services
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Provincial Government is recognizing World Heart Day today (Tuesday, September 29) to promote greater awareness among Newfoundlanders and Labradorians about the risks of heart disease and stroke, and the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Speak at Thrive Annual General Meeting
Executive Council
Kevin Pollard, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, will bring greetings at the Thrive Community Youth Network St. John’s Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, September 29). The event will be held at the Suncor Energy Fluvarium at 12:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Premier to Participate in Official Opening of Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Memorial Campus
Executive Council
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will participate in the official opening of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Memorial Campus tomorrow (Tuesday, September 29). Premier Davis will be joined at the event by the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Justice and Public Safety.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Speak at Eastern Health Annual General Meeting
Health and Community Services
Kevin Pollard, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will bring greetings at Eastern Health's Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, September 29). The event will be held at the St.John's Long-term Care facility located at 65 Newfoundland Drive at 10:00 a.m.
New Chief Judge Appointed for Provincial Court
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, and the Honourable Felix Collins, Attorney General, announced today that Pamela J. Goulding, QC, has been appointed as Chief Judge with Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador. Chief Judge Goulding replaces former Chief Judge Mark Pike who has resigned from the position.
Media Advisory: Media Invited to Participate in Mistaken Point Tour
Environment and Conservation
Members of the media are invited to participate in a familiarization tour of Mistaken Point, located adjacent to Portugal Cove South, Wednesday, September 30. The media tour is taking place during the same week as the International Union for the Conservation of Nature field visit to Mistaken Point - the next step in the province's bid to have the site designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Premier and Minister Encourage Public Input on Draft Open Government Action Plan
Executive Council
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is asking residents for feedback on a draft Open Government Action Plan. The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, together with the Honourable Steve Kent, Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, encouraged the public’s participation during the release of the draft plan today.
Minister Announces Recipient of Fish and Wildlife Officer of the Year Awards
Justice and Public Safety
At a ceremony yesterday (Sunday, September 27), Attorney General Felix Collins presented the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officer of the Year Award for 2014. This year’s recipient, Officer Nathan Hodder of the Lewisporte detachment, was also named the 2014 Shikar –Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year for Newfoundland and Labrador.
Chief Electoral Office - Electors Encouraged to Contact Elections Newfoundland and Labrador to Update Voters List Information
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Elections Newfoundland and Labrador is taking important steps to bring awareness to the people of the province on the recent electoral boundary changes and its effect on the provincial voters list. A reminder card is being mailed to all households in the province encouraging those interested in voting in the upcoming November 30 provincial general election to call Elections Newfoundland and Labrador to either confirm their registration, determine their electoral district, or to add themselves to the voters list.
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in International Right to Know Day Discussion
Executive Council
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, will participate in the Centre for Law and Democracy's International Right to Know Day discussion on Monday, September 28, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The event will take place at Halifax City Hall, with Minister Kent speaking at approximately 6:15 p.m. Atlantic Time.
Media Advisory: Premier and Minister to Provide Update on Open Government Initiative
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, will provide an update on the province's Open Government Initiative on Monday, September 28. The announcement will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building.
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Newfoundland and Labrador Prospectors Association's Annual General Meeting
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will be in Grand Falls-Windsor tomorrow (Saturday, September 26) to provide the keynote address at the Newfoundland and Labrador Prospectors Association's Annual General Meeting and Banquet. The event is being held at the Mount Peyton Hotel, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Parade and Ceremony
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will attend the annual Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade on Sunday, September 27. The event begins at 2:00 p.m. at the site of the Police and Peace Officers' Memorial outside East Block, Confederation Building, St. John's.
Media Advisory: Minister to Open Port au Port Agricultural Fall Fair
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, will officially open the Port au Port Agricultural Fall Fair tomorrow (Saturday, September 26). The opening ceremony will be held at 12:00 noon and will take place in the Our Lady of Mercy Gymnasium, Port au Port. Minister Granter will be joined by Tony Cornect, MHA for Port au Port.
Human Rights Commission : Nominations Being Accepted for Inaugural Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Award
Justice and Public Safety
The Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador would like to advise the public that nominations are now open for the inaugural Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Award. This award will recognize an individual who has made and/or continues to make a meaningful contribution to advancing and furthering human rights in the province.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Attend Commemoration Ceremony
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Kevin Parsons, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at the Pouch Cove Heritage Society commemorative plaque unveiling tomorrow (Saturday, September 26) at 11:00 a.m. The event will take place at Picnic Park (across from Farm Road) in Pouch Cove.
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Early Childhood Educators Regional Conference
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will speak at the Annual Early Childhood Educators Regional Conference tomorrow (Saturday, September 26). The event will be held at the College of the North Atlantic, 1Magee Road, Gander, at 9:00 a.m.
