Government of Newfoundland News
Funding of $1.6 Million Benefits Residents in the District of Bonavista North
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government is committed to investing in high-priority infrastructure areas such as water and sewer in communities across the province. Today, the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, was joined by Eli Cross, MHA for Bonavista North, to announce $1.6 million in municipal capital works funding for water and sewer related projects cost-shared with various communities throughout Bonavista North.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following event relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
District of Bonavista North Receives $149,000 in Fire Protection Investments
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
A new rural response unit and firefighting equipment for the District of Bonavista North were announced today at the Fire Hall in Aspen Cove by the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador. Minister Crummell was joined for the event by Eli Cross, MHA for Bonavista North.
Public Advisory: Open Government Initiative Public Engagement Sessions Continue Monday in Marystown
Executive Council
The Provincial Government will hold the sixth of nine public sessions taking place across the province for the Open Government Initiative on Monday, September 22. The session will take place in Marystown at 7:00 p.m. at the Marystown Hotel and Convention Centre, 76 Ville Marie Drive.
Roofing Project Brings Investment in Exploits Valley High to $12.8 Million
Education
As part of a major redevelopment of Exploits Valley High in Grand Falls-Windsor, a tender valued at $295,156 has been awarded to Bluebird Investments Ltd. of Grand Falls-Windsor to replace the cafeteria roof.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Attend Take Back the Night March
Executive Council
Tracey Perry, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will attend the Take Back the Night march tonight (Friday, September 19) as part of Sexual Violence Awareness Week.
Over $305,000 Enhances Fire Protection Announced for District of Terra Nova
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, was joined today by the Honourable Sandy Collins, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services and MHA for Terra Nova, to announce a new fire truck and firefighting equipment for communities throughout the district.
Premier Announces Acting Justice Minister
Executive Council
The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today named the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Education, as acting Minister of Justice.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services 50th Annual Convention
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, will participate in the 50th Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services Convention and Trade Show. The convention takes place September 19-22.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for Fire Services and Capital Works
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services- Newfoundland and Labrador, will make the following funding announcements tomorrow (Friday, September 19).
Media Advisory: Minister to Visit Harlow Campus
Advanced Education and Skills
The Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, will visit Memorial University’s Harlow Campus tomorrow (Friday, September 19) in Old Harlow, England at 1:00 p.m. (9:30 a.m. NST). Minister O’Brien will meet with students and faculty and tour the campus.
Government Delivers Investment of $57,000 for Fire Services in the District of Trinity - Bay De Verde
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government is investing over $57,000 to enhance firefighting capabilities in the District of Trinity - Bay De Verde. The funding will be used for the purchase of firefighting equipment for communities throughout the area.
National Forest Week Celebrates Value of Forest Sector
Natural Resources
The Provincial Government is inviting residents to celebrate National Forest Week, from September 21 to 27. The theme, Sunrise in the Forest, recognizes an industry that is diverse, innovative, sustainable and renewable.
Provincial Delegation Pursues Skilled Labour at International Expos
Advanced Education and Skills
The Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, is leading a delegation to participate in two Working International Expo events to help attract skilled workers and meet labour demands in Newfoundland and Labrador. The first event begins this Saturday, September 20, in London, England, followed by the Dublin, Ireland, event on Wednesday, September 24.
Media Advisory: Premier Designate to Speak at Ronald McDonald House Celebrations
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier Designate of Newfoundland and Labrador, will speak at a celebration to mark two years since Ronald McDonald House opened in Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Thursday, September 18). The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. at Ronald McDonald House, 150 Clinch Crescent, St. John’s.
Online Training Helps Schools Handle Severe Allergic Reactions
Education
Schools and school communities in Newfoundland and Labrador now have access to a new online program, Anaphylaxis in Schools: What Educators Need to Know. The program is designed to provide information about the management of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction which is on the rise in communities across Canada.
Makkovik Fish Plant Explores Upgrades with Provincial Government Support
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Torngat Fish Producers Cooperative Society Limited (Torngat Fish Co-op) will seek ways to increase efficiency and output at its crab and turbot plant in Makkovik with support from the Provincial Government. The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, today announced $9,332 to help the company explore process improvements and consider new technology to make the plant more competitive.
$1 Million R&D Investment Improves Efficiency and Safety of Offshore Supply Operations
Innovation, Business and Rural Development
Offshore supply operations in Newfoundland and Labrador will be safer as the result of an investment of $300,000 from the Research & Development Corporation (RDC), and $651,950 from Rolls-Royce Canada Limited and industry partners. The collaborative investment will support the development of a new intelligent winch system that will address the challenges of loading and unloading supplies in Arctic and harsh offshore operating environments. The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister Responsible for RDC, made the announcement today at the Rolls-Royce facility in Mount Pearl.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Heavy Civil Association Dinner
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will speak at a dinner hosted by the Heavy Civil Association tomorrow (Wednesday, September 17). The event is taking place at 6:00 p.m. at the Elks Club, Carpasian Road in St. John’s.
$4.5 Million Investment Improves Municipal Infrastructure in the District of Placentia - St. Mary’s
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The District of Placentia - St. Mary’s is benefiting from a $4.5 million cost-shared investment to upgrade water and sewer systems and improve roads in the area. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, along with the Honourable Felix Collins, Attorney General and MHA for Placentia - St. Mary’s.
