Government of Newfoundland News
Ministerial Statement - Minister Recognizes National Nursing Week in Newfoundland and Labrador
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
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.
Commemoration of Royal Newfoundland Regiment in Gallipoli
Executive Council
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approached the Government of Turkey to explore the possibility of erecting a caribou monument to commemorate the Royal Newfoundland Regiment's participation in the Battle of Gallipoli in the First World War.
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Newfoundland and Labrador Protected Areas Forum
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, will address attendees of the Newfoundland and Labrador Protected Areas Forum tomorrow (Wednesday, May 13). The event takes place at the Suncor Energy Fluvarium in St. John's and the minister will speak at approximately 9:20 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister to Address West Coast Business Groups
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Ross Wiseman, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will address business groups on the west coast tomorrow (Wednesday, May 13).
House of Assembly Management Commission Meeting
House of Assembly
The Speaker of the House of Assembly, the Honourable Wade Verge, announced today that the House of Assembly Management Commission will hold its next meeting at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13.
Ministerial Statement - Preventing Fires Around Homes and Cabins
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Mr. Speaker, with the Victoria Day long weekend fast approaching, I rise to remind residents about the risks associated with burning grass, brush and debris around their properties.
Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Releases Energy Plan Progress Report
Natural Resources
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to highlight the Energy Plan Progress Report, which I will table in the House of Assembly and make public on our website today.
Department Advising of Error in Big Game Application Mailing and Resulting Privacy Breach
Environment and Conservation
The Department of Environment and Conservation is advising residents that it has been made aware of 15 instances out of a total of 103,000 mailings where Big Game Licence Application recipients have received, in addition to their own application, an application intended for another individual. There have also been two reports of recipients receiving applications in unsealed envelopes.
Provincial Consultations to Begin for All-Party Committee
Health and Community Services
Improving programs and services to better serve the needs of individuals and families affected by mental illness or addictions is the key focus of the All-Party Committee on Mental Health and Addictions. Recognizing this, and in keeping with the commitment made by the committee, the first in a series of provincial consultations will be held on Monday, May 11, in Corner Brook.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Aboriginal Affairs Working Group Meeting in Yellowknife
Executive Council
The Honourable Keith Russell, Minister of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs, will attend a meeting of the Aboriginal Affairs Working Group, May 11 and 12, at the Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Topics on the agenda include ending violence against Aboriginal women and girls, Aboriginal education, Aboriginal economic development, Aboriginal housing, and disaster mitigation, emergency management and emergency measures in Aboriginal communities.
Media Advisory: Minister to Bring Greetings at Upper Island Cove 50th Anniversary Celebration
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will bring greetings at the Town of Upper Island Cove's 50th anniversary celebration. Minister Hutchings will be joined by Glenn Littlejohn, Deputy Speaker and MHA for Port De Grave.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Opening of the Rotary Arts Centre in Corner Brook
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will attend the opening of the Rotary Arts Centre, Corner Brook's new multi-purpose arts facility tomorrow (Saturday, May 9). The event will take place at 5 Park Street at 5:00 p.m.
Significant Road Work Happening from Salmonier Line to Whitbourne
Transportation and Works
A tender is being called for major road upgrades to Route 1 (TCH) from Salmonier Line to Whitbourne, through funding of almost $16 million announced in Budget 2015. The project, as well as planned work from Gambo to Benton, is cost-shard with the Federal Government.
Public Advisory: Child Death Review Committee Case Reviews
Justice and Public Safety
Under section 13.5 of the Fatalities Investigations Act, the Minister of Justice and Public Safety is required, within 60 days after receiving a report from the Child Death Review Committee (CDRC), to make public those recommendations relating to:
Budget 2015 Supports Robust Roads and Summer Maintenance Programs
Transportation and Works
Over $90 million is being invested this year to improve and maintain provincial roads and bridges and to continue the Summer Maintenance Program. The funding is part of over $660 million allocated in Budget 2015 for roads, schools, health care facilities and municipal infrastructure projects.
Corner Brook Celebrates Grand Opening of New Water Treatment Plant
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, along with Charles Pender, Mayor of Corner Brook, announced the completion of the Corner Brook Water Treatment Plant today.
Province Invests $1.1 Million in Historic Bonavista
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is contributing $1.1 million to the Bonavista Historic Townscape Foundation to complete phase III of the Harbour Front Restoration Initiative, including revitalization of a prime tourist location in the town. The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, made the announcement at an event last night in Bonavista.
Public Advisory: Mariners Advised of Temporary Delays at Placentia Lift Bridge
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works advises mariners of intermittent delays to navigation through the channel at the Placentia Gut between 8:00 a.m. and noon today (Friday, May 8) and Monday, May 11.
Media Advisory: Minister to Officially Open Corner Brook Water Treatment Plant
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will officially open the new Corner Brook Water Treatment Plant tomorrow (Friday, May 8).
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Unveiling of New Program for Cancer Patients
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will participate in the unveiling of a unique, new program for cancer patients entitled "Let Hope Ring" tomorrow (Friday, May 8). The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Learning Lounge, third floor, of the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St John's.
