Government of Newfoundland News
Public Advisory: 2015 Shop Closing Holidays
Service NL
The public is advised that under authority of the Shops Closing Act, the following days are to be observed as holidays during the 2015 calendar year:
Mining Week Raises Awareness and Understanding of the Mining Sector
Natural Resources
Mining Week is being celebrated November 2 to 8 in Newfoundland and Labrador. This week offers an opportunity for the Provincial Government and industry to work together to raise awareness and understanding of the sector, and to highlight the long-term business and employment opportunities for the province.
New Power of Play Campaign Highlights Children’s Development
Education and Early Childhood Development
Hazelwood Elementary in St. John’s hosted this year’s launch of the third annual Play and Learn Week (November 3-7). The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, was joined by students, staff and parents today for the announcement. Play and Learn Week is celebrated at primary schools throughout the province. This year’s theme is Early Literacy and Active Play.
Nicole Kennedy Wins the 2014 Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Scholarship
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Nicole Kennedy of Spaniard’s Bay is the winner of the seventh annual Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Scholarship. The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, recently presented the $1,000 scholarship to Ms. Kennedy, which she earned based on her academic performance, her community involvement, and her essay response to the question “What is the biggest issue facing the province’s fishing and aquaculture industry?” Ms. Kennedy’s essay focused on the need to balance commercial interests with environmental concerns.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Conception Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Film Screening
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will attend the Conception Bay Area Chamber of Commerce film screening of the Grand Seduction tonight (Monday, November 3). The event will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre in Conception Bay South.
Public Advisory: The Rooms Re-opening Tomorrow
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development: The Rooms Corporation
The public is advised that The Rooms will re-open tomorrow (Saturday, November 1) for regular business hours. The issues resulting from yesterday’s water main break have been resolved.
Media Advisory: Minister to Launch Play and Learn Week
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will join students, staff and family members at Hazelwood Elementary, 391 Topsail Road, St. John’s, on Monday, November 3, to launch the third annual Play and Learn Week in Newfoundland and Labrador. The event begins at 10:00 a.m. The minster will be joined by John Dinn, MHA for Kilbride.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend China Fisheries and Seafood Expo 2014
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will be in China from Sunday, November 2, to Friday, November 7, to attend the China Fisheries and Seafood Expo 2014.
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Radhoc Youth Leadership Conference
Executive Council
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, will speak at the Radhoc Youth Leadership Conference on Sunday, November 2, at 7:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Breezeway Bar, Memorial University Centre, 1 Arctic Avenue, St. John's.
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Memorial University Charity Gala
Health and Community Services
Executive Council
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier, Minister of Health and Community Services and Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, will speak at the 38th annual Memorial University Faculty of Medicine Monte Carlo Charity Gala tomorrow (Saturday, November 1).
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Health Care Leadership Forum
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will address the Health Care Leadership Forum: Navigating Change through Leadership, tomorrow (Saturday, November 1) taking place at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, St. John’s, at 8:30 a.m.
Recreational Cottage Lots Available on the Avalon Peninsula
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Sixty-seven pieces of Crown land located at various sites throughout the Avalon Peninsula are being made available through a public draw. These lots, which can be accessed from the Salmonier Line, Roaches Line and the Argentia Access Road, range in price from $25,600 to $65,000 and will be sold as Crown grants (outright ownership) with the full price due upon signature of the title document.
Provincial Government Ensures Obligations at Scully Iron Ore Mine are Met
Natural Resources
Executive Council
The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources, confirmed today that formal notification has been received from Cliffs Natural Resources that they intend to proceed with closure of its mining and processing operations at the Scully Iron Ore Mine in Wabush.
Public Advisory: The Rooms Closed to the Public until Further Notice
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development: The Rooms Corporation
The Rooms is closed to the public until further notice due to water pressure issues. We apologize for the inconvenience. Updates will be provided as they become available at www.therooms.ca.
Home Heating Rebate Continuing for 2014-15
Finance
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is continuing the $15 million Home Heating Rebate this winter with applications for the 2014-15 season now available on the Department of Finance website.
Efforts of Fire Management Staff Reduce Impact of Forest Fires
Natural Resources
Through the work of the Provincial Government’s fire management staff, the number of hectares burned in the province during this year’s forest fire season was kept to a minimum. Only 12,712 hectares were burned which is considerably less than the average 35,015 hectares. The province recorded 122 fire starts in 2014, which is on par with the 10-year average of 120.
Expanded Seasonal Flu Vaccine Program Benefits All Residents
Health and Community Services
The provincial seasonal influenza vaccine program has expanded and is now available free of charge to all residents age six months and older through physician and public health clinics. In addition, for the first time in this province, authorized pharmacists will also be able to provide the influenza vaccination. Pharmacists will be providing vaccines free of charge to Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program clients and other patients will pay a fee for this service.
Public Advisory: November 2 Marks End of Daylight Savings Time
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded that Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, clocks should be turned back one hour.
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Launch of Poppy Campaign
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will join veterans and members of the armed forces for the Fly the Flag of Remembrance ceremony to launch the 2014 Poppy Campaign. The event is taking place in the lobby of East Block Confederation Building, tomorrow (Friday, October 31) at 12:00 p.m.
Public Advisory: Update on Freight Delivery to Coastal Communities of Labrador
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works is advising that the last day that freight will be accepted in Lewisporte for guaranteed delivery to coastal communities of Labrador is Friday, November 7. The deadline for freight to be accepted in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is Friday, November 14.
