Government of Newfoundland News
Air Quality Assessment Tools Available in Five Newfoundland and Labrador Communities
Environment and Conservation
Health and Community Services
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation - $237,000 Investment Supports Social Housing Upgrades in Labrador
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Enhancing Legislation Remains a Top Priority for Service NL
Service NL
New and amended legislation brought forward during 2014 by Service NL continues to protect Newfoundlanders and Labradorians in many different aspects of their lives.
Training Programs Give Frontline Workers Critical Tools to Identify, Prevent and Intervene Against Violence
Executive Council
More than 200 Newfoundlanders and Labradorians received specialized training in 2014 to help them identify and prevent violence against seniors and other vulnerable members of society.
Tourism Industry Shows Positive Growth in 2014
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
With more than 17,000 people employed in the tourism industry, and non-resident visitation having grown steadily over the past several years, the Provincial Government’s strategic investments in the industry have firmly established Newfoundland and Labrador as a premiere tourism destination. Preliminary year-to-date 2014 estimates show that non-resident visitation to the province continues on a growth path, reaching 487,400 visitors between January and November, which represents an increase of two per cent compared to the same period last year.
Holyrood Explores Opportunities for Emerging Ocean Sector
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Town of Holyrood will explore developing an Ocean Business Park to service the growing ocean and technology sectors with an investment of $45,000 from the Provincial Government. This investment will help the town complete a feasibility assessment to identify how to develop a business park to meet industry needs.
Minister Announces Appointment of New Superintendent of Prisons
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Judy Manning, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, today announced that Owen Brophy has been appointed Superintendent of Prisons for Newfoundland and Labrador. Mr. Brophy takes over from Graham Rogerson, who recently retired after working in corrections in the province for more than 30 years.
Provincial Government Encouraging Community Sector Growth in 2015
Executive Council
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, today highlighted how work is nearing completion on a census of volunteer organizations – the first of its kind in Canada. The comprehensive census will help the Provincial Government and community organizations identify the needs of the community sector. It is estimated that there are approximately 3,600 volunteer and non-profit organizations in the province.
Nearly 700 Municipal Projects Progressing in Communities Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
There are approximately 700 projects at various stages of completion in communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, where the Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs is a funding partner.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Agriculture Sector Diversifies and Puts Locally Grown Food on the Table
Natural Resources
Dismantling of Former AbitibiBowater Mill in Grand Falls-Windsor to Begin in New Year
Transportation and Works
The Provincial Government has selected Delsan-A.I.M. Environmental Services (Delsan-A.I.M.) in response to a request for proposals to dismantle the former AbitibiBowater mill site. The complete dismantling of the mill site is expected to take 18 months with the company set to begin detailed work planning in January 2015.
Officers Promote Fish and Wildlife Enforcement as a Career to High School Students
Justice and Public Safety
Athletes Encouraged to Apply for Athletic Excellence Funding
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Applications for the 2015 Athletic Excellence Fund - a program which provides financial support for provincial athletes, coaches and officials, are now available online.
Sport Newfoundland and Labrador - 2015 Hall of Fame Cup Hoop Rankings
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development: Sport Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Government Funding Supports Clarenville Tourism Sector
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Media Advisory: Minister to Unveil Design of New School in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's
Transportation and Works
Residents Encouraged to Donate Much Needed Blood
Health and Community Services
The people of Newfoundland and Labrador are strongly encouraged to donate blood. While blood is greatly needed all year round, there is a regular shortage during the holiday season when donors are often very busy.
Important Initiatives in 2014 Continue to Address the Needs of Aboriginal People, Families and Communities
Executive Council
The Provincial Government continued to advance initiatives that will benefit Aboriginal people, families and communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador in 2014 including several new initiatives to strengthen the Provincial Government’s relationships with Aboriginal people.
Replacement of the Sir Robert Bond Bridge Proceeding with Tender
Transportation and Works
