Government of Newfoundland News
Provincial Government Launches New Veterans Licence Plates
Executive Council
Service NL
A new provincial licence plate for veterans was officially unveiled today at the Royal Canadian Legion War Memorial in Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove. The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, presented the first of these new licence plates to Frank Sullivan, a veteran and First Vice-President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Command of the Royal Canadian Legion. They were joined by the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Service NL, and Provincial Command President Comrade Ross Petten.
Multi-Materials Stewardship Board: New Website Helps Newfoundlanders and Labradorians Rethink Waste
Environment and Conservation: Multi-Materials Stewardship Board
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) is launching RethinkWasteNL.ca, a new website that offers Newfoundlanders and Labradorians easy access to information on everything they need to know about managing waste in each region of the province. The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation and Minister Responsible for the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board, made the announcement today at MUN Botanical Garden.
Media Advisory: Premier to Present New Veterans Licence Plates
Executive Council
Service NL
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will present the new version of the provincial veterans licence plate tomorrow (Friday, August 7) at 10:30 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion War Memorial in Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove. Premier Davis will be joined by the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Service NL, Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Command President Comrade Ross Petten and First Vice-President of the Provincial Command Frank Sullivan.
Multi-Materials Stewardship Board: Media Advisory: Minister to Announce a New Public Education Campaign Promoting Sustainable Waste Management
Environment and Conservation: Multi-Materials Stewardship Board
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation and Minister Responsible for the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB), will announce details of a new sustainable waste management public education campaign tomorrow (Friday, August 7).
Minister Announces Implementation Team for New Health Shared Services Organization
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, today announced the appointment of an implementation team to oversee the transition process of the new Health Shared Services Organization for Newfoundland and Labrador’s health care system.
Public Advisory: Temporary Motor Registration Office Closure in Corner Brook
Service NL
The Department of Service NL advises that on Tuesday, August 11, the Government Service Centre/Motor Registration offices in Corner Brook will be closed so that staff can transfer operations back to the original offices on the bottom floor of the Sir Richard Squires Building. The department apologizes for any inconvenience. Regular service will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12. In the event of an urgent need for service on August 11, the public may contact 1-877-636-6867.
Premier Welcomes Minister Sullivan’s Return
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the return of Minister Susan Sullivan, who took a temporary medical leave this past April. The Premier noted that he and all Cabinet are pleased to have Minister Sullivan back to full health and returning to her portfolios.
Provincial Government Provides $18 Million in Health Care Funding for Eastern Region
Health and Community Services
Health care services in the eastern region of the province will be strengthened through a total Provincial Government investment of approximately $18 million. A detailed summary of the distribution of this funding can be found in the attached backgrounder.
Public Advisory: Take Steps to Minimize Your Risk of Fire and Injury at Cabins and Campgrounds
Justice and Public Safety
No matter the weather, many Newfoundlanders and Labradorians enjoy spending summer leisure time at their cabin or favourite campground. These settings provide unique fire and safety risks that families may not recognize. It is important that residents take the following steps to help ensure a safe and enjoyable stay:
Provincial Government Awards Tender for Ferryland District Road Upgrades
The Provincial Government has awarded a tender for provincial roads upgrades for the District of Ferryland. The contract, valued at over $1.86 million, was awarded to Concord Paving Limited of Carbonear.
Public Advisory: Third Cleanup and Closure of Outer Ring Road Taking Place August 9
Transportation and Works
The Outer Ring Road, between Topsail Road and the Conception Bay South Bypass/Pitts Memorial Drive interchange, will be closed this Sunday, August 9, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The closure is required to enable clean-up efforts.
Provincial Government Announces Over $4 Million in Capital Works Projects Throughout Western Region
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government is committed to supporting municipal infrastructure upgrades across the province and is helping invest over $4 million in capital works funding in the Western region, cost-shared with local communities. The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, made the announcement today, joined by the Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture and MHA for Humber West.
Government Launches Province-wide Leadership Sessions for Women
Executive Council
The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, announced today that Young Women’s Leadership Sessions are underway throughout the province.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Capital Works Funding for Western Region
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will announce funding for capital works projects in the western region tomorrow (Tuesday, August 4). The event will commence at 10:30 a.m. at the town hall in Massey Drive.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Health Care Funding for St. John’s
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will announce health care funding for St. John’s tomorrow (Tuesday, August 4). The announcement will take place in Lecture Theatre D of the Health Sciences Centre at 1:00 p.m.
Funding Supports Repairs at Masonic Park Nursing Home
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government is providing funding of $150,000 for Masonic Park Nursing Home in Mount Pearl. This funding is being used to carry out roof repairs for the facility and represents the latest installment in ongoing supports for the health and well-being of seniors in long-term care in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Provincial Government Announces Over $14.4 Million in Capital Works Projects Throughout Eastern Region
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government continues to support the development of infrastructure to benefit communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. As part of this ongoing support, today the Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced over $14.4 Million for municipal capital works projects in the eastern region.
Provincial and Federal Governments Recognize Mealy Mountains as National Park Reserve
Environment and Conservation
Executive Council
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, along with the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced Akami-uapishku - KakKasuak - Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve as Canada's 46th national park.
Media Advisory: Premier to Participate in Community Events in the Central Region
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will attend a series of community events in the Central Region beginning tomorrow (Saturday, August 1).
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: Roofing Upgrades Improve Buckmaster’s Circle Social Housing
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded a $140,000 contract to Eastern Siding Systems Inc. for roofing upgrades to 26 social housing units located at Buckmaster’s Circle in St. John’s.
