Government of Newfoundland News
Ministerial Statement - International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Advanced Education and Skills
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in this Honourable House to recognize Sunday, May 17, as International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Recognizes Recipients of the Safe and Caring Schools Graduating Student Awards
Education and Early Childhood Development
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to recognize 14 students from across the province that have received the Safe and Caring Schools Graduating Student Awards.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Celebrates Youth Volunteer Efforts Throughout the Province
Child, Youth and Family Services
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in this Honourable House to celebrate how collaboration and research is supporting and encouraging youth volunteers throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
Sport Newfoundland and Labrador: Seven Teams Head to Basketball Atlantic Championships
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development: Sport Newfoundland and Labrador
The Newfoundland and Labrador Basketball Association have seven teams competing this weekend at the U14 and U13 Boys and Girls Atlantic Championships in Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Media Advisory: Premier and Minister to Celebrate URock Volunteer Award Winners
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will join the Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, to celebrate youth volunteerism and present awards to the eight recipients of the 2015 URock Volunteer Award. The awards show takes place today (Thursday, May 14) at the Glacier in Mount Pearl and gets underway at 7:30 p.m.
Northern Harvest Sea Farms to Receive $8.15 Million to Expand Operations
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Northern Harvest Sea Farms will receive $8.15 million through the Provincial Government's Aquaculture Capital Equity Investment Program toward a $17.6 million expansion of its aquaculture operations in the Coast of Bays region on the province's south coast.
Public Advisory: Provincial Historic Sites and Visitor Information Centres Open This Weekend
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Six Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Visitor Information Centres are opening Friday, May 15, for the summer season. The centres are located in Port aux Basques, Deer Lake Highway, Notre Dame Junction, Clarenville, Whitbourne, and Argentia. The Visitor Information Centres located within airports at Deer Lake and St. John’s are open year-round.
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Health and Safety Conference
Service NL
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Service NL, will attend the 59th annual Health and Safety Conference hosted by the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Association at the Hotel Gander tomorrow (Thursday, May 14). The minister will speak at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Premier to Host Athletic Awards Reception
Executive Council
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will host the 11th Annual Premier's Athletic Awards tomorrow (Thursday, May 14) at 4:30 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, St. John's. The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, will be Master of Ceremonies for the event.
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Aquaculture Announcement
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will make a significant aquaculture announcement tomorrow (Thursday, May 14). The event is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. and will take place in the large boardroom of the Petten Building, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, 30 Strawberry Marsh Road, St. John's.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce 2014-15 Wellness Grants Recipients
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, will be at the Boys and Girls Clubs of St. John’s, 25 Buckmaster’s Circle, tomorrow (Thursday, May 14) to announce the Provincial Government’s Health and Wellness Grants Program recipients for 2014-15. The event begins at 3:00 p.m., in the library.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Provides Update on Summer Road Construction and Maintenance Work
Transportation and Works
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to stand today to inform my Honourable colleagues that the Provincial Government is rolling out a substantial road construction and summer maintenance program again this year. Some tenders have already been called, and others will be called and awarded during the next several weeks.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Acknowledges National Police Week
Justice and Public Safety
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to stand and acknowledge National Police Week in Canada which runs from May 10 to 16. Since the first Police Week in 1970, this significant occasion has allowed all Canadians to recognize the important work that police officers do to make our communities as safe as possible for residents.
Sport Newfoundland and Labrador: Being our Best Teams Head Coaching Positions
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Newfoundland and Labrador Basketball Association (NLBA) is now accepting applications for head coaching positions for the 2015-16 Being our Best program and the 2016 Provincial Summer Basketball Programs:
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Focus on Youth Awards
Executive Council
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, will address the 26th Annual Mount Pearl Focus on Youth Awards Banquet and Show today (Wednesday, May 13) at the Glacier Arena in Mount Pearl. The event gets underway at 7:00 p.m., with Minister Kent speaking at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Media Advisory: Attorney General to Attend John Howard Society Event
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Felix Collins, Attorney General, will attend the grand opening of a new building for the John Howard Society tomorrow (Wednesday, May 13). The event begins at 3:00 p.m. and is taking place at 342 Pennywell Road, St. John's.
Media Advisory: Attorney General to Attend Police and Peace Officer Memorial Service
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Felix Collins, Attorney General, will attend the International Police and Peace Officer Memorial Service being held tomorrow (Wednesday, May 13). The service begins at 11:00 a.m. at the St. John’s Seventh Day Adventist Church, 30 Aldershot Street.
Ministerial Statement - May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
Environment and Conservation
Mr. Speaker, the diverse range of outdoor recreational opportunities offered through our impressive network of family friendly campgrounds and day parks has something to offer everyone. I am pleased to rise today in this Honourable House to encourage all members, residents, and visitors from far and wide to explore and enjoy Newfoundland and Labrador’s great outdoors this summer.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Encourages Use of Provincial Parks and Campgrounds
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to note that May is Better Hearing and Speech Month in Newfoundland and Labrador, and across Canada.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Recognizes National Nursing Week in Newfoundland and Labrador
Health and Community Services
Mr. Speaker, I’m pleased to rise in this Honourable House today to recognize May 11 to 17 as National Nursing Week in Newfoundland and Labrador. The theme for 2015 is Nurses: With you every step of the way. This theme speaks to the broad scope of health services our nurses provide and this week is an excellent opportunity to recognize their contribution to our health care system.
