Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Pink Tour Event
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will participate in a celebration of the arrival of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Tour in Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Wednesday, July 29). The event will take place at Shopper’s Drug Mart, 390 Topsail Road, St. John's at 10:30 a.m.
Premier Announces Senior Appointment
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the appointment of John Ottenheimer as CEO of the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC).
Minister Announces New Members for Advisory Committee on Labrador Transportation
Transportation and Works
The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Transportation and Works, today announced new members of the Minister’s Advisory Committee on Labrador Transportation. The committee appointments include recommendations made by each of the four Labrador MHAs, and members represent all regions of Labrador and a wide variety of stakeholder interests.
CNLOPB Approves Amended Application for White Rose Extension Project
Natural Resources
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB) announced yesterday that Husky Energy’s Development Plan amendment application for the White Rose Extension Project has received conditional approval.
Minister Announces New Net Metering Policy Framework
Natural Resources
The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced the province’s new net metering policy framework. Net metering will allow utility customers with small-scale generating facilities to generate power from renewable sources for their own consumption. Once the framework is fully implemented by the utilities, customers will be able to feed power into the distribution system during periods when they generate excess power and draw power from the grid when their generation does not fully meet their needs.
Thirteen Communities to Receive Broadband Service
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Provincial Government is investing over $291,000 in broadband access as part of the Provincial Government’s commitment to providing leading edge telecommunications services and infrastructure. Broadband coverage will be extended to almost 800 households in 13 rural Newfoundland and Labrador communities. Industry Canada’s Connecting Canadians Program is also contributing over $611,000 to the third phase of the initiative and work will be completed by Bell Aliant.
Media Advisory: Cabinet to Meet in Terra Nova National Park
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and his Cabinet will hold meetings at the Terra Nova Resort, July 30-31.
Media Advisory: Technical Briefing to Provide Information on Provincial Net Metering Policy Framework
Natural Resources
The Department of Natural Resources will hold a technical briefing for media tomorrow (Tuesday, July 28) at 10:30 a.m. in the 5th Floor Boardroom, Natural Resources Building, Elizabeth Avenue.
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Opening of Killick Coast Games
Transportation and Works
The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Transportation and Works, will participate in the official opening ceremonies for the 2015 Killick Coast Games today (Monday, July 27) at Voisey’s Brook Park in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s. Minister Brazil will be joined by Kevin Parsons, MHA for Cape St. Francis.
Basketball’s Carl English Earns Silver at Pan Am Games
Executive Council
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Carl English of Paradise is the latest athlete from this province to earn a medal at the 2015 Pan Am Games, as he joined the Canadian men’s basketball team in their silver medal performance Saturday (July 26). Brazil took the gold with a score of 86-71.
Fish and Wildlife Officers Lay More Charges for Salmon Poaching
Justice and Public Safety
Recent tips from the public about the illegal netting and selling of Atlantic salmon in the Harry’s Harbour area near Springdale in central Newfoundland, have resulted in two males facing charges under the Federal Fisheries Act.
Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador and Mrs. Fagan to host the annual Garden Party at Government House
Executive Council
On Wednesday, July 29, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., Their Honours the Honourable Frank F. Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Her Honour Patricia Fagan invite the general public to attend the annual Garden Party at Government House.
Provincial Government Expands Marystown Government Service Centre
Service NL
The Government Service Centre in Marystown now provides a full suite of motor registration division services as a result of recently completed changes. The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Service NL, officially launched the expanded service at the centre in Marystown today. Minister Crummell was joined by the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development and MHA for Burin-Placentia West.
Glovertown Bridge Naming Honours Andrew Sheppard
Transportation and Works
In the summer of 2012, the Town of Glovertown lost one of its young residents to a kayaking accident on the Terra Nova River. Andrew Sheppard was 22 at the time of the accident. He was well-known in his community, serving as a member of the Glovertown Fire and Rescue Department and as a cadet with the Royal Canadian Legion. Today, in honour of Andrew and his contributions to the community, the bridge over the Terra Nova River in Glovertown was named the Andrew Sheppard Memorial Bridge.
Targeted Initiative for Older Workers Program Provides Valuable Skills and Work Experience
Advanced Education and Skills
The Department of Advanced Education and Skills is now accepting proposals to deliver projects under the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers program, to assist older workers entering the workforce.
Approximately $600,000 Supports Health Care on West Coast
Health and Community Services
Residents of Stephenville, Port au Port and Bay St. George will benefit from investments of close to $600,000 in equipment and infrastructure upgrades at Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital and the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Health Care Funding for Stephenville Region
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will announce health care funding for the Stephenville region tomorrow (Friday, July 24). The event will take place in the atrium of the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital at 142 Minnesota Drive in Stephenville, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
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.
Statement from Minister of Transportation and Works on OHS Charges
Transportation and Works
The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Transportation and Works, provided the following statement today in relation to charges laid against the Department of Transportation and Works under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. The charges stem from a motor vehicle collision on July 23, 2013, which resulted in the death of a Transportation and Works employee.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Attend Miawpukek Come Home Year Celebrations
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Kevin Parsons, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will bring greetings at the Miawpukek (Conne River) Come Home Year opening ceremony tomorrow (Friday, July 24) at 7:00 p.m. The event will take place at the McDonald Family Park, Miawpukek.
