Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Premier to Speak at Opening Ceremony of Massey Drive Come Home Year
Executive Council
The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will speak at the opening ceremony of the Town of Massey Drive Come Home Year today (Thursday, July 31). The event will begin at 7:15 p.m. behind the Town Hall at 85 Massey Drive.
Oversight Committee Releases First Report on the Muskrat Falls Project
Executive Council
Natural Resources
The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the release of the Oversight Committee’s first report on the Muskrat Falls Project.
Minister Helps Celebrate Provincial Park System’s Impressive Milestone
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Environment and Conservation, joined campers, visitors and parks staff today at Sir Richard Squires Memorial Provincial Park in Cormack to recognize the 60th anniversary of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Provincial Parks.
Media Advisory: Premier Releases First Oversight Report on the Muskrat Falls Project
Executive Council
The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will hold a news conference today (Thursday, July 31) to release the Oversight Committee’s first report on the Muskrat Falls Project. Premier Marshall will be joined by the Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources.
New Rural Response Unit Announced for Heart’s Delight-Islington
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services- Newfoundland and Labrador, was joined last evening by the Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Finance and MHA for Trinity - Bay de Verde, to announce a new rural response unit for Heart’s Delight-Islington.
Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre Receives over $1 Million
Health and Community Services
The Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre will receive over $1 million for the purchase of equipment that supports diagnostic imaging, fetal monitoring, patient care and infrastructure upgrades. The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Health and Community Services, was joined today by the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Education and MHA for Grand Bank, and Don Keats, Interim President and CEO of Eastern Health, at the centre for the announcement.
$2.8 Million Invested in Capital Works Funding for Portugal Cove-St. Phillip’s
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government is joining with the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Phillip’s, to provide nearly $2.8 million in cost-shared funding to upgrade water and sewer servicing in the community. The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, made the announcement today. The minister was joined by the Honourable Dave Brazil, Minister of Service NL and MHA for Conception Bay East - Bell Island, and Moses Tucker, Mayor of the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Phillip’s.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for Two Initiatives in the Placentia-St. Mary’s Region
Innovation, Business and Rural Development
The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, will announce details on funding that will support development of the Long Harbour Industrial Park tomorrow (Thursday, July 31).
Codroy Seafoods Receives $100,000 to Enhance Lobster Operations
Fisheries and Aquaculture
A new cooling system supported by the Provincial Government’s Fisheries Technology and New Opportunities Program will help Codroy Seafoods increase its lobster processing activities, maintain the quality of its seafood, and provide better service to domestic and international markets. The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, announced $100,000 today for the new equipment which will enhance the company’s holding tanks so that they can hold more live lobsters for a longer period of time.
Over $565,000 Invested in Health Care Services in Grand Bank
Health and Community Services
Residents of Grand Bank and surrounding communities are benefiting from $565,000 in Provincial Government funding for infrastructure upgrades and health care projects. The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Health and Community Services, was joined today by the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Education and MHA for Grand Bank, and Don Keats, Interim President and CEO of Eastern Health, at Blue Crest Nursing Home for the announcement.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Parks Proud Celebration
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Environment and Conservation, will take part in a Parks Proud - 60 Years of Service celebration tomorrow (Thursday, July 31) at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at Sir Richard Squires Memorial Provincial Park, located on Route 422, 16 kilometres past Cormack.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for Processing Plant
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will announce Fisheries Technology and New Opportunities Program funding for Codroy Seafoods tomorrow (Wednesday, July 30) at 10:30 a.m. The announcement will take place at the facility which is located on the main road in the community of Codroy.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Health Care Funding on the Burin Peninsula
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Health and Community Services, will make health care funding announcements in the communities of Grand Bank and Burin tomorrow (Wednesday, July 30).
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Funding Announcement
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will be joined by the Honourable Dave Brazil, Minister of Service NL and MHA for Conception Bay East - Bell Island, to make a funding announcement regarding multi-year capital works tomorrow (Wednesday, July 30) at Rainbow Gully Park, Portugal Cove-St Philip’s. The event will get underway at 12:00 p.m.
Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador and Mrs. Fagan to Host the Annual Garden Party at Government House
Executive Council
On Wednesday, July 30, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Their Honours the Honourable Frank F. Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Her Honour Patricia Fagan invite the general public to attend the annual Garden Party at Government House.
Play-Based Learning to be Highlighted at Workshop
Education
Primary teachers, early childhood educators and other early learning partners will attend a two-day information workshop, Summer Institute 2014 – Play the Kindergarten Way, focusing on early literacy development and play-based learning, on August 27-28 at the District School on Strawberry Marsh Road in St. John’s.
Windows Project Slated for Tricon Elementary, Bay de Verde
Education
Tricon Elementary in Bay de Verde will soon have new windows, following the recent award of a tender, valued at almost $188,000, to Coastal Building Products and Services Ltd. of Mount Pearl. With a roofing project completed at the school last year, more than $430,000 has been invested in Tricon Elementary in recent years.
Newfoundland and Labrador Signs Friendship Agreement with State of Maryland
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
As a cultural leader in Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador continues to build relationships with jurisdictions which have cultural and historic significance for our province. Recognizing this, the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, and John P. McDonough, Secretary of State, Maryland, today signed a Friendship Agreement which builds upon a shared cultural history and will strengthen ties between the two jurisdictions.
Western Region Health Care Centres Receive $506,000 Investment
Health and Community Services
To enhance health care services in the western region, the Provincial Government is investing $506,000 for renovations, repairs and health care equipment at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders and the Bonne Bay Health Centre in Norris Point.
Southern Shore Folk Arts Council Supported with $54,000 Investment
Innovation, Business and Rural Development
The Southern Shore Folk Arts Council is better positioned to support the cultural sector in the Ferryland region as a result of a Provincial Government investment of $54,538. Funding will be used to enhance Festival Park, home of the annual Shamrock Folk Festival, as well as support other Arts Council amenities. The 29th annual Shamrock Festival will take place this weekend in Ferryland.
