Government of Newfoundland News
Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival Marks 38 Years of Excellence in Folk Music
Tourism, Culture and Recreation
Beginning today, lively and beautiful folk music can be heard in Bowering Park and enjoyed by residents and visitors alike with the official opening of the 38th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival. The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society has received $25,000 through the Provincial Government’s Cultural Economic Development Program to help offset festival production costs.
Minister Announces $1.5 Million to Strengthen Infrastructure in the District of Exploits
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government is joining with the towns of Bishop’s Falls, Northern Arm and Point Leamington to provide approximately $1.5 million in cost-shared funding for important infrastructure projects in the region.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following event relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Opening of Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will bring greetings on behalf of the Provincial Government today (Friday, August 8) at the opening of the 38th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival. The event takes place at Bowring Park, beginning at 6:15 p.m.
Provincial Government Increases Use of Direct Deposit for Payments
Finance
In an effort to process payments in a more cost-effective manner and to reduce the costs associated with cheque processing, the Provincial Government will increase its use of direct deposit and will phase out government-issued cheques by December 31, 2016.
Public Advisory: Residents and Municipalities Advised to Prepare for Heavy Rain
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
As the result of a sub-tropical air mass that moved over the island portion of the province ahead of post-tropical storm Bertha, Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL) advises residents of the high potential for very heavy rain over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for Exploits
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, will be joined by Clayton Forsey, MHA for Exploits, at two funding announcements tomorrow (Friday, August 8).
Funding of Over $25,000 Supports Francois Fire Services
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Through a funding investment of over $25,000, the community of Francois will receive a new all-terrain vehicle (ATV) with tracks to transport firefighting equipment, and two new self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs). The announcement was made recently in the community by Tracey Perry, MHA for Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune.
$1.2 Million in Capital Works Funding Announced for Bonavista South District
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government is joining with the towns of Bonavista, Elliston and Trinity Bay North to provide $1.2 million in cost-shared funding for important infrastructure projects in the region.
Farm Field Day Invites Residents to Explore Growing Sector
Natural Resources
The Department of Natural Resources is encouraging residents to participate in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s annual Farm Field Day on Saturday, August 9. The event will take place in St. John’s at the Atlantic Cool Climate Crop Research Centre on Brookfield Road from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Public Advisory: Update Provided on Repairs to Placentia Lift Bridge
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works is advising that repairs are continuing to the Sir Ambrose Shea Lift Bridge in Placentia. While that work is ongoing the bridge remains closed and vehicular traffic continues to be detoured to Southeast Placentia Road.
Shrimp Industry Produces Best Practices Booklet with $27,000 in Provincial Government Funding
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Operators in the provincial shrimp sector will be better positioned to pursue best practices with the introduction of a new booklet supported by the Provincial Government. The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, announced $27,000 today through the Fisheries Technology and New Opportunities Program to assist with development of the booklet, which will provide product handling guidelines to all industry players.
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Funding Announcement in Bonavista South
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will be joined by Glen Little, MHA for Bonavista South, to make a capital works funding announcement on Thursday, August 7, at the fire hall in Bonavista. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Crummell Attending 196th Royal St. John’s Regatta
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will represent government and address the Regatta Day luncheon tomorrow (Wednesday, August 6) at 12:30 p.m. Minister Crummell will also view the Alex G. Henley and Associates Female Service race scheduled for 2:00 p.m. and will take part in the medals presentation following the race.
Minister Announces $3.9 million in cost-shared funding for Town of Bay Roberts
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government is supporting municipal infrastructure projects in the Town of Bay Roberts through a cost-shared investment of $3.9 million in multi-year capital works funding. Today, the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, was joined by Glenn Littlejohn, MHA for Port de Grave, and Philip Wood, Mayor of the Town of Bay Roberts, for the announcement.
Facilities in Springdale Receive Health Care Funding
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government is providing over $870,000 to improve patient care and enhance long-term care services at two health care facilities in Springdale. In addition, a contract has been awarded for the continued development of the new health care facility being constructed in Springdale.
Residents of Port de Grave District Benefit from $1.4 Million in Infrastructure Funding
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Through an investment of approximately $1.4 million in municipal capital works funding cost-shared with local communities, the Provincial Government is supporting key municipal infrastructure upgrades in the District of Port de Grave. The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, joined by Glenn Littlejohn, MHA for Port de Grave, made the announcement today.
Media Advisory: Attorney General to Attend Beaumont Hamel Commemoration
Justice
The Honourable Felix Collins, Attorney General, will attend a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I, today (Monday, August 4). The event begins at 8:15 p.m. at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, 200 Military Road, St. John’s.
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).
