Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Support for Heritage Sector
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will announce support for museums, archives and historical societies tomorrow (Friday, August 21).
Media Advisory: Details of the 39th Annual Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will host the 39th Annual Conference of New England Governors (NEG) and Eastern Canadian Premiers (ECP) in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, on August 31, 2015.
Media Advisory: Minister to Release Labour Market Outlook 2025
Advanced Education and Skills
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, will launch Labour Market Outlook 2025 tomorrow (Friday, August 21). The announcement takes place at 9:30 a.m. at Academy Canada, 169 Kenmount Road in St. John’s. Minister Jackman will be joined by James Loder, Director of Community Relations, Academy Canada.
King Academy in Harbour Breton to Receive Exterior Upgrades
Education and Early Childhood Development
Approximately $500,000 has been allocated for window replacement and exterior upgrades to King Academy in Harbour Breton which accommodates Grades 7-12.
Media Advisory: Correction to Departmental News Release
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
There was an error in the news release dated August 19, 2015, regarding funding for Young's Industrial Refrigeration Ltd. Funding was provided through the Business Investment Fund, not the Regional Development Fund, as the news release states. Information on the Business Investment Fund can be found by visiting: www.btcrd.gov.nl.ca/programs/bif.html.
Atlantic Health Ministers Work Together to Improve Health Outcomes
Health and Community Services
Atlantic health ministers are working together to improve health care, outcomes and access, and to save money through group procurement.
Supporting Potato Producers through Seed Potato Production
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, visited the Provincial Government’s Nuclear Seed Potato Propagation Facility on Brookfield Road in St. John’s today to view the first crop of nuclear seed potatoes grown from plantlets produced at the facility. The minister was joined by Melvin Rideout, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture, and other industry stakeholders.
Upgrades Improve Social Housing for Three South Coast Communities
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded Norvaco Construction has three contracts valued at $161,000 to renovate and upgrade four social housing homes in three communities on the province’s south coast.
Provincial Government Awards Tender for Road Work in Bonavista North and South Districts
Transportation and Works
A total of $2.1 million has been allocated for road work this construction season in Bonavista South and Bonavista North under the Provincial Roads Program. The tenders for the road work were awarded last month to J-1 Contracting Limited of Clarenville.
Cape Broyle Sea Products Ltd. to Receive $30,157 to Optimize Sea Cucumber Processing
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Cape Broyle Sea Products Ltd. is receiving $30,157 through the Provincial Government’s Fisheries Technology and New Opportunities Program to help achieve efficiencies and long-term viability of its sea cucumber operation on Newfoundland’s southern shore.
$100,000 Investment in Growing Company Supports Industry Development
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Provincial Government is providing $100,000 to Young’s Industrial Refrigeration Ltd. Funding will assist the industrial refrigeration and fabrication company avail of technical support and the employee training necessary to successfully complete an ongoing fabrication contract for the Hebron Project at Bull Arm.
Media Advisory: Minister to Highlight Nuclear Seed Potato Propagation Facility
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, will highlight the Provincial Government’s Nuclear Seed Potato Propagation Facility and view the first crop of nuclear stock class seed potatoes grown from plantlets produced at the facility today (Wednesday, August 19). The minister will be joined Melvin Rideout, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture. The event begins at 1:00 p.m. at the Nuclear Seed Potato Propagation Facility on Brookfield Road in St. John’s.
Minister Announces Next Steps in Addressing Oil Seepage at Shoal Point
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, today released Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure’s (Amec’s) preliminary findings regarding the assessment of the oil seepage at Shoal Point on the Port au Point peninsula and announced the Provincial Government’s next steps.
Over $7 Million Invested in Health Care for Central Labrador
Through an investment of over $7 million, the Provincial Government continues to ensure the delivery of quality health care services for residents in Central Labrador.
Over $1 Million in Road Upgrades for the Burin Peninsula
Transportation and Works
The Provincial Government has awarded a tender to Nortech Construction Co Ltd. valued at over $1 million for road upgrades in the District of Burin-Placentia West. The contract was awarded July 14 and the work is scheduled to be completed by the end of the current construction season.
Woodland Primary Receives Roof Upgrade
Education and Early Childhood Development
Students at Woodland Primary in Grand Falls-Windsor will benefit from an investment of more than $597,000 for roof upgrades.
Battle Harbour Benefitting from Important Enhancements and Developments
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Battle Harbour Historic Trust Inc. is better positioned to capitalize on the community’s growing reputation as a unique and experiential cultural destination as a result of a Provincial Government investment of $64,690. Funding will assist with Phase III of the organization’s revitalization efforts, while also supporting the development and implementation of marketing initiatives and further site expansion.
Accessible Vehicle Funding Removes Transportation Barriers
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
A total of $340,000 has been allocated through this year’s Accessible Vehicle Program to help 15 people with mobility disabilities acquire or adapt personal vehicles for accessibility.
Media Advisory: Minister Jackman Attends Easter Seals Homecoming for Liam Hickey
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Persons With Disabilities, will be at the Easter Seals House this morning to congratulate Liam Hickey in a homecoming celebration after his Canadian Wheelchair Basketball team’s silver medal success at the recent Parapan Am Games in Toronto. The event will begin at the Easter Seals House, 206 Mount Scio Road, at 10:00 a.m.
Media Advisory: Event in Stephenville to Celebrate Katarina Roxon’s Success
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, and Tony Cornect, MHA for Port au Port, will join residents of western Newfoundland, to welcome home Parapan Am swimmer Katarina Roxon of Kippens tonight (Monday, August 17).
