Government of Newfoundland News

Advanced Education and Skills

The Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, will join Scott Armstrong, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development, to sign agreements regarding the Canada Job Grant, the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers and a Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities.

Education

LSG Construction of Gander has been awarded a tender, valued at more than $178,500, to undertake a roofing project at Sprucewood Academy in Grand Falls-Windsor.

Justice

As a result of three separate investigations earlier this week, officers with the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Division have charged four individuals with various offences related to illegally fishing salmon. Of note is the fact that two of the investigations were the direct result of anonymous tips provided by concerned residents.

Tourism, Culture and Recreation

The Honourable Sandy Collins, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, will attend the 19th annual powwow for the Miawpukek First Nation Reserve in Conne River tomorrow (Friday, July 4) at 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at the McDonald's Family Park and Culture Grounds.

Education

Teachers who participated in a two-year pilot program designed to encourage the integration of coastal and ocean science programming in schools will have an opportunity to share their perceptions of the program, and learn more about future programming, through a two-day workshop, Oceans Exchange, offered through the Oceans Learning Partnership (OLP). The workshop will take place aboard the M/V Coastal Explorer, August 4-5, at the Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club in Conception Bay South.

Transportation and Works

The Department of Transportation and Works advises motorists that the speed limit on the Trans Canada Highway near Cooper Boulevard, Gander, will be reduced to 60 kilometres per hour from July 4 to 6. This change is to support heavier traffic volumes during the Salmon Festival in Grand Falls-Windsor.

Tourism, Culture and Recreation

The Rooms wishes to advise the public that the issue affecting water pressure at the facility has been resolved and it will re-open at noon today (Thursday, July 3).

Transportation and Works

Provincial Government funding of $4.1 million for wharf improvements on Change Islands and Fogo Island will ensure that the necessary marine infrastructure is in place to accommodate the new $51 million ferry that will begin service in September 2015.

Tourism, Culture and Recreation

The Rooms remains closed today (Thursday, July 3) due to a problem with the water pressure. The public will be notified when the building is reopened.

Executive Council

Thirty-nine organizations supporting engagement activities and learning opportunities for young people across Newfoundland and Labrador will receive approximately $744,000 in funding from the Provincial Government. The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, announced the recipients of Grants to Youth Organizations today.

Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

The Provincial Government is joining with the towns of Baine Harbour and Burin, to provide a total of $829,000 in cost-shared funding for important water system upgrade projects.

Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

Residents in the District of Fortune Bay - Cape La Hune will see the completion of a water project and road and sewer upgrades through a $1.2 million cost-shared investment between the province and local communities. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to investing in projects which deliver benefits to residents to support the enhancement of basic services in rural parts of the province.

Education

North Shore Roofing Ltd. has been awarded a tender, valued at more than $121,200, to replace the roof at Bay d’Espoir Academy in Milltown.

Service NL

The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Service NL, has proclaimed July as the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada (NAACC) Automotive Heritage Month in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

The Provincial Government is partnering with the Town of Campbellton to provide $400,000 in cost-shared funding for a water storage tank.

Tourism, Culture and Recreation
Finance

A delegation from Newfoundland and Labrador is in Europe this week to honour the sacrifices of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians during the First World War. As part of the province’s Honour 100 initiative to commemorate those who answered the call to war 100 years ago, the Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, along with veterans, members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Royal Newfoundland Regiment, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and youth delegates from all over Newfoundland and Labrador are visiting a number of memorial sites throughout the week.

Tourism, Culture and Recreation

The Rooms is closed to the public and staff this morning due to a water pressure problem. An update regarding re-opening will be issued at noon.

Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will attend the following Canada Day events tomorrow (Tuesday, July 1)

Justice

The Honourable Felix Collins, Attorney General, will attend the Beaumont Hamel 98th Commemoration ceremony in Ottawa tomorrow (Tuesday, July 1). The event begins at 8:30 a.m. at the National Aboriginal Veterans Memorial, Elgin Street. Minister Collins will be laying a wreath on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Executive Council

Legislation which protects the integrity of the public service in Newfoundland and Labrador will come into force tomorrow (Tuesday, July 1). The Public Interest Disclosure and Whistleblower Protection Act allows public service employees to disclose serious and significant wrongdoings without fear or threat of reprisal.