Government of Newfoundland News
Public Advisory: Lift Bridge in Placentia Remains Temporarily Closed
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works advises that the Sir Ambrose Shea Lift Bridge remains temporarily closed with vehicular traffic detoured to Southeast Placentia Road.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Municipal Capital Works Funding for Port de Grave
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will be joined by Glenn Littlejohn, MHA for Port de Grave, to make a number of funding announcements in the district tomorrow (Tuesday, August 5).
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Announce Health Care Funding in Springdale
Health and Community Services
Kevin Pollard, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Community Services, will announce health care investments in Springdale tomorrow (Tuesday, August 5).
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation - Upgrades at Regatta Terrace to Include Exterior and Ventilation System Improvements
Advanced Education and Skills: Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
G.S. Hunt Ltd. has been awarded a $222,000 contract to provide roofing and interior renovations on eight social housing homes at Regatta Terrace in St. John’s.
$52,000 Invested in Patient Services for Health Centre in St. Lawrence
Health and Community Services
The U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will benefit from an investment of $52,000 for patient service equipment.
Writ Issued for the St. George’s - Stephenville East By-Election
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
A writ of election has been issued for the district of St. George’s - Stephenville East by Newfoundland and Labrador’s Chief Electoral Officer, Victor Powers. The by-election will take place on Tuesday, August 26, 2014.
$1.4 Million to Support Capital Works Projects in the District of Terra Nova
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government is committed to partnering with communities to strengthen infrastructure throughout rural Newfoundland and Labrador. Recognizing this, $1.3 million will fund a number of projects, cost-shared with communities throughout the District of Terra Nova. The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, made the announcement in the Town of Gambo today along with the Honourable Sandy Collins, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services and MHA for Terra Nova.
New Fire Hall Will Support the Work of Firefighters in Gambo
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, was joined by the Honourable Sandy Collins, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services and MHA for Terra Nova, and Peter Lush, Mayor of the Town of Gambo, today, to officially open a new $1.2 million fire hall in the community.
Roofing Company Faces OHS Charges in Provincial Court
Service NL
Service NL announced today that McCarthy’s Roofing Ltd., a supervisor and two workers have been charged with violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. The charges resulted from an investigation by the Occupational Health and Safety Division and related to inspections that occurred in Corner Brook on May 16, 2014. The charges were laid on June 24, 2014.
New Pumper Truck Announced for Terrenceville
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, was joined today by Calvin Peach, MHA for Bellevue, to announce over $260,000 in funding for a new pumper truck for the Town of Terrenceville.
$249,000 Invested in the Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre in Harbour Breton
Health and Community Services
Communities served by the Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre in Harbour Breton will benefit from an investment of $249,000 for health care infrastructure and medical equipment.
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Announcement in Terrenceville
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, will be joined by Calvin Peach, MHA for Bellevue, to make a fire and safety related announcement at the fire hall in the community of Terrenceville today (Friday, August 1) at 10:00 am.
Premier Announces Senior Appointment
Executive Council
The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the appointment of Leigh Puddester as Acting Deputy Minister of Service NL.
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.
Provincial Government Invests $100,000 in the Placentia Regatta Site
Innovation, Business and Rural Development
The Placentia Rowing Club has received $100,000 from the Provincial Government to assist with the completion of enhancements to the town’s rowing and regatta site. The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, was joined by the Honourable Felix Collins, Attorney General and MHA for Placentia - St. Mary’s, and made the announcement while touring the refurbished grounds today in Placentia.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Opening of Gambo Fire Hall
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will be joined by the Honourable Sandy Collins, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services and MHA for Terra Nova, for the opening of the new Gambo Fire Hall tomorrow (Friday, August 1). The event will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the fire hall.
Board Members Appointed to Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission
Service NL
The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Service NL and Minister Responsible for the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission, today announced appointments to the commission’s Board of Directors. Three new members have been appointed and four members have been re-appointed to continue equal representation on behalf of the public, employers, and workers.
Stephenville Airport Corporation Receives Nearly $100,000 to Support Business Growth
Innovation, Business and Rural Development
To strengthen the Stephenville Airport Corporation’s ability to attract new business, the Provincial Government and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) are providing a total of $99,000 to assist the corporation in its ability to implement a three-year strategic business plan.
Tender Awarded for New Windows at École Notre-Dame du Cap
Education
Whitestone Developments Inc. of Stephenville has been awarded a tender, valued at $109,240, to replace the windows at École Notre-Dame du Cap in Cape St. George on the Port au Port Peninsula.
Over $1.6 Million Invested to Support the Long Harbour Industrial Supply Park
Innovation, Business and Rural Development
The Long Harbour Development Corporation is constructing a hydromet industrial supply park thanks in part to investments by the provincial and federal governments. The announcement was made today 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). This funding will support the construction of the supply park and help make the area more attractive to new and emerging businesses.
