Government of Newfoundland News
Roofing Project Brings Gander Collegiate Upgrades to $4.6 Million
Education
Bluebird Investments Ltd. of Grand Falls-Windsor has been awarded a tender, valued at over $138,000, to undertake a gymnasium roofing project at Gander Collegiate.
Sentence Handed Down in Personal Health Information Act Matter
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
On September 11, 2014, Provincial Court Judge Kymil Howe handed down a fine of $5,000 following a guilty plea previously entered by former Western Health employee Donna Colbourne.
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Funding Announcement
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 be joined by Kevin Parsons, MHA for Cape St. Francis, to make a funding announcement regarding municipal capital works for the District of Cape St. Francis. The event will take place tomorrow (Friday, September 12) at the Torbay Fire Hall at 3:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Closing Ceremony for Hoyles Escasoni Complex
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Health and Community Services, will take part in a closing ceremony for the Hoyles Escasoni Complex tomorrow (Friday, September 12) as staff and residents prepare to move to the new long-term care facility in St. John’s next week.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Partnership with Coalition of Persons with Disabilities - Newfoundland and Labrador
Service NL
The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Service NL, along with Kelly White, Executive Director, Coalition of Persons with Disabilities - Newfoundland and Labrador, will announce a new partnership to raise awareness of blue zone parking spaces tomorrow (Friday, September 12).
Media Advisory: Premier Marshall Thanks Public Service
Executive Council
The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will join public service employees tomorrow (Friday, September 12) at 10:30 a.m. in the Confederation Building, East Block Lobby. The Premier will thank the public service for the support provided by their work over his time as Minister and Premier.
Over $282,000 Announced to Improve Fire Services in the District of The Straits - White Bay North
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government is investing $282,000 to enhance fire and emergency services in the District of The Straits - White Bay North. The funding will be used for the purchase of a new rescue pumper truck for the Northern Peninsula Regional Service Board and firefighting equipment for the communities of Roddickton and St. Lunaire-Griquet.
Government Acknowledges Efforts of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians on 13th Anniversary of the 9/11 Tragedy
Executive Council
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Today the Provincial Government is remembering all those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and paying tribute to the Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who answered the call to assist passengers stranded in airports across the province during that time.
Public Advisory: The Rooms Closure on September 17
Tourism, Culture and Recreation
The Rooms wishes to advise the public that the facility will be closed to the public on the evening of Wednesday, September 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to accommodate an event. As Wednesday is the day of the week designated for an evening of free public access, The Rooms will alternatively be open to the public on Thursday, September 18, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to provide an evening of free public access for the week.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend National Forum in Calgary
Advanced Education and Skills
The Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, will attend a meeting of provincial and territorial Ministers Responsible for Social Services tomorrow (Thursday, September 11). The forum will take place 8:00 a.m. at the McDougall Centre, Calgary, Alberta.
Media Advisory: Minister to Open West Coast Oil and Gas Symposium
Natural Resources
The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources, will be the keynote breakfast speaker at the 9th International Symposium on Oil and Gas Resources in Western Newfoundland tomorrow (Thursday, September 11) at 8:00 a.m. The symposium will take place in the Grenfell Room A at the Glynmill Inn in Corner Brook.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for Fire Services
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 an announcement at the Flower’s Cove Fire Hall tomorrow (Thursday, September 11) at 1:00 p.m.
Provincial Government Provides Update on Waste Management Strategy
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Environment and Conservation
The Provincial Solid Waste Management Strategy is the largest regionalization project in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador, with its goal to modernize waste management in the province by 2020. Today, the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, provided an update on the ongoing implementation of the strategy.
$7 Million Provincial-Federal Investment Further Develops Cranberry Industry
Innovation, Business and Rural Development
Today, an investment of $7 million to further develop the provincial cranberry industry was announced by the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, and Senator Norman Doyle, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency). The event took place at Berry Good Farms near Grand Falls-Windsor.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Premier Offers Condolences on Passing of Freida Faour
Executive Council
The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador today expressed condolences to the family and friends of Freida Faour.
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Announcement Regarding Cranberry Industry
Innovation, Business and Rural Development
On behalf of the Provincial Government, the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, will make an announcement regarding the cranberry industry tomorrow (Wednesday, September 10).
$18.8 Million Investment Delivers Infrastructure Upgrades in City of Corner Brook
Executive Council
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government is partnering with the City of Corner Brook to provide $18.8 million in cost-shared multi-year capital works funding for projects including street improvements, upgrades to the water and sewer system and new municipal software.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Fifth Anniversary Celebration of Key Assets Newfoundland and Labrador
Child, Youth and Family Services
The Honourable Sandy Collins, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services, will speak at the five-year anniversary celebration of Key Assets Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Wednesday, September 10 ). The event will take place at 5:00 p.m. at Key Assets located on 120 LeMarchant Road in St. John’s. Minister Collins will begin his remarks at 5:30 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Annual 50+ Federation Convention
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Health and Community Services and Minister Responsible for Aging and Seniors, will be the keynote speaker at the 39th Annual Convention of the Newfoundland and Labrador 50+ Federation tomorrow (Wednesday, September 10). The event takes place at the Marystown Hotel with Minister Jackman speaking at 10:15 a.m.
