Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister to Respond to Federal Budget
Finance
The Honourable Ross Wiseman, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will be available to the media to discuss the federal budget today (Tuesday, April 21) at 6:30 p.m. in front of the House of Assembly.
Media Advisory: Health Minister to Announce Funding for Pathways Foundation
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will make a funding announcement for the Pathways Foundation's Hope Walk tomorrow (Wednesday, April 22). The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Core Fitness, 78 O'Leary Avenue, St. John's.
Seven Projects Funded Through the Healthy Aging Research Program
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Seven research projects that focus on healthy aging have received a total of $108,980 through the Newfoundland and Labrador Healthy Aging Research Program. The program provides support for a wide range of research related to the utilization of health care, chronic pain and health care education for seniors.
Newfoundland and Labrador Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission - Public Advisory: Notice of Public Sittings for St. Anthony and Carbonear
Justice and Public Safety
The 2015 Newfoundland and Labrador Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission has released its proposal for the division of the Province into 40 one-member districts. Detailed information containing the suggested name, boundary description, population and map for each of the proposed districts is available at www.nledbc.ca/proposal.
Public Advisory: Labrador Residents Encouraged to Vaccinate Their Pets
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Health and Community Services
The Provincial and Nunatsiavut Governments are encouraging pet owners in Labrador to vaccinate their animals. The recommendation comes after one animal on a dogsled team competing in a recent heritage race in Makkovik was confirmed as having rabies, and another dog in Nain was attacked by a fox confirmed as having rabies.
Media Advisory: Throne Speech Lock-in for Members of the Media
Executive Council
The Speech from the Throne will be delivered at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, in the House of Assembly.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following event relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Electoral District Boundaries Commission: Public Advisory: Notice of Public Sitting for St. John’s
Justice and Public Safety
The 2015 Newfoundland and Labrador Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission has released its proposal for the division of the Province into 40, one-member districts. Detailed information containing the suggested name, boundary description, population and map for each of the proposed districts is available at www.nledbc.ca/proposal.
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Professional Municipal Administrators
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will speak at the Professional Municipal Administrators (PMA) Convention banquet today (Friday, April 17) at 7:00 p.m. at the Glynmill Inn, Corner Brook.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Speak at Stephen Awards Ceremony
Executive Council
Kevin Pollard, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, will speak at the annual Stephen Awards banquet on Sunday, April 19. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 35 in Stephenville. Mr. Pollard will be joined by Tony Cornect, MHA for Port au Port.
Public Advisory: Deadline Extended for Student Summer Employment Program - Post Secondary
Advanced Education and Skills
The Department of Advanced Education and Skills is announcing a two-week extension to the deadline for applications to the Student Summer Employment Program - Post Secondary. The new deadline is May 1, 2015. The deadline for the Student Summer Employment Program – High School remains unchanged and is May 1, 2015.
RDC to Invest up $15 Million in Support of Arctic and Sensor Technology
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development: Research and Development Corporation
The Research & Development Corporation (RDC) is pleased to announce two funding programs to help businesses further their technology development and assist academic researchers with research and development (R&D) opportunities:
Public Advisory: New Provincial Parks Campsite Reservation Service Will be Open for Reservations on April 21
Environment and Conservation
The Department of Environment and Conservation wishes to advise the public that the new Provincial Parks Campsite Reservation Service, www.nlcamping.ca, will be open for reservations starting Tuesday, April 21 as follows:
Media Advisory: Speech from the Throne
House of Assembly
The Honourable Wade Verge, Speaker of the House of Assembly, advises that on Tuesday, April 21, at 11:00 a.m., His Honour, the Honourable Frank F. Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, will prorogue the current Session of the Forty-Seventh General Assembly. To officially open the Fourth Session, the Lieutenant Governor will read the Speech from the Throne at 2:00 p.m.
Provincial Government Engages Seniors Advocate to Work with Pensioners on Overpayments
Finance
The Provincial Government has engaged a seniors advocate as it continues to address the issue of overpayments to pensioners. Leo Bonnell, seniors advocate and current Chair of the Provincial Advisory Council on Aging and Seniors, will serve as a liaison for pensioners impacted by the pension overpayments as government works to address their individual circumstances.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Street-Naming Ceremony in Honour of Sarah Davis of Paradise
Transportation and Works
The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Transportation and Works, will speak at the street-naming ceremony for Sarah Davis Way in the Town of Paradise. The ceremony will take place tomorrow (Friday, April 17) at the Paradise Double Ice Complex at 1:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Research and Development Funding for Arctic and Sensor Technology
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development and Minister responsible for the Research & Development Corporation (RDC), will make an announcement concerning research and development funding for Arctic and sensor technology tomorrow (Friday, April 17). Minister King will be joined by Glenn Janes, Chief Executive Officer of RDC.
Minister Encourages Participation in Panel Discussions on Hydraulic Fracturing in Western Newfoundland
Natural Resources
The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources, is encouraging participation in public sessions being hosted by the Hydraulic Fracturing Review Panel.
Premier Announces Temporary Ministerial Changes
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the following temporary changes in Cabinet responsibilities to cover the portfolios held by the Honourable Susan Sullivan, who will be on medical leave for several weeks.
Public Advisory: Public Advised of Possible Fraudulent Activity
Service NL
Service NL is cautioning the public about fraudulent activity by companies that trade in binary options. The department has received consumer complaints from consumers that they have been contacted at their residences by individuals representing Magellan Trading Group International (MTGI) and Stratus Financial Group International (SFGI). Individuals with both companies, which have been traced to San Jose, Costa Rica, are providing false and misleading information, placing potential investors at risk.
