Government of Newfoundland News

Environment and Conservation

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who in 2013-14 collectively recycled more than 162 million beverage containers through the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board’s province-wide network of Green Depots and regional collection facilities.

Executive Council

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Nunatsiavut Day. On this day in 2005, our province changed forever with the coming into force of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement and the creation of the Nunatsiavut Government.

Executive Council

The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, is seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would like to serve on the nine Regional Councils and the Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Advisory Committee, both supported by the Office of Public Engagement.

Health and Community Services

The Provincial Government is recognizing December 1 as World AIDS Day to increase awareness of the disease in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

Sport was celebrated across the province and throughout the country this past weekend as Saturday, November 29, was recognized as Sports Day in Canada, a day to raise awareness of the importance of being active and the benefits of sport.

Executive Council

The Honourable Keith Russell, Minister of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs, will speak at the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign Kick-Off tomorrow (Saturday, November 29).

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

On Friday, November 28, 2014, under the authority of Section 153(1) of the Elections Act, 1991, the Official Addition of the Votes was conducted in the districts of Humber East and Trinity - Bay de Verde.

Environment and Conservation
Justice and Public Safety

The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, announced today the Hurricane Season Flood Alert System is now available online. The alert system allows online access to updates of the province’s flood maps and establishes a risk alert system to warn local residents and travellers when flood risks are high.

Service NL

Service NL announced today that Western Building Products was sentenced Tuesday, November 4, in Corner Brook Provincial Court upon pleading guilty to a violation of the Public Safety Act and Electrical Regulations. The case arose as the result of an investigation by Service NL’s western regional office in Corner Brook.

Executive Council

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will attend the official opening of the Paradise Double Ice Complex and make a multi-year capital works funding announcement for the Town of Paradise. The event will take place at the Paradise Double Ice Complex today (Friday, November 28) at 7:00 p.m.

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador today announced a combined investment of more than $68 million over five years to help more individuals and families access affordable housing and renovate their existing homes. The funding will be delivered through an extension to the Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) agreement, administered in this province through Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC).

EFisheries and Aquaculture

The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will attend the 2014 Fish and Workboat Show tomorrow (Friday, November 28). Minister Granter will be congratulating inductees into Atlantic Canada’s Marine Industries Hall of Fame.

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will deliver the keynote address at the Grand Falls-Windsor Rotary Club luncheon tomorrow (Friday, November 28).

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on Provincial Government investments which are providing more physical activity opportunities for children and youth in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Natural Resources

Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to highlight the agricultural research symposium: Our Food, Our Future: Research that Feeds Newfoundland and Labrador which was held recently in Corner Brook.

Health and Community Services

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today in this Honourable House to acknowledge November as National Crohn’s and Colitis Month.

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will join the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development, for the signing of the 2014-19 Investment in Affordable Housing Agreement tomorrow (Friday, November 28) at 9:00 a.m.

Executive Council

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will participate in the naming ceremony of the Neil Windsor Building at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, November 28). The ceremony will take place at Hotel Mount Pearl, 7 Park Ave, Mount Pearl.

Transportation and Works

The Provincial Government is inviting the general public to attend the 28th annual Christmas Lights Across Canada celebration. The event will take place on Thursday, December 4, beginning at 6:15 p.m. in the lobby of the Confederation Building, East Block.

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

A Provincial Government investment of close to $678,000 through Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation’s Provincial Homelessness Fund will enable nine non-profit groups throughout the province to improve services for those at risk of homelessness. The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, made the announcement today at the Choices for Youth offices on Duckworth Street in St. John’s.