Government of Newfoundland News

Transportation and Works

Pam Parsons, Parliamentary Secretary for Transportation and Works, will speak at the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association's Annual Construction Journal Release Kitchen Party tomorrow (Wednesday, November 27).

Executive Council

Rate mitigation is the most important issue facing Newfoundland and Labrador, and it continues to be a top priority for my government. Today, Prime Minister Trudeau and I met to advance our discussions on rate mitigation as we both recognize the significance of these conversations to the future of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

Tomorrow (Wednesday, November 27), provincial and territorial emergency management organizations will be issuing public test messages through Alert Ready, the national emergency alerting system.

Health and Community Services

The E.coli outbreak which surfaced in late October 2019, has ended.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The washout in the T’Railway Provincial Park near the culvert under the Trans-Canada Highway at the Wreckhouse parking lot, has been repaired. This section has reopened to users.

Fisheries and Land Resources

The last sessions of Firearms Safety - Hunter Education training required for eligibility to enter the licence draw for the 2020-21 big game hunting season are being held this coming weekend (November 30-December 1).

Executive Council

The Honourable Carol Anne Haley, Minister for the Status of Women, joined author and consultant Martha Muzychka, and Debbie and Philip Hibbs, parents of Julianne Hibbs and advocates for the prevention of violence, as well as other partners and stakeholders today for a flag rising ceremony and proclamation signing at Confederation Building to mark the start of the 2019 Purple Ribbon Campaign.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at the Portugal Cove-St. Philips Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting today (Monday, November 25). The AGM takes place at the town hall, 1119 Thorburn Rd,, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Children, Seniors and Social Development

The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, has recognized today as National Housing Day.

Executive Council

The Honourable Carol Anne Haley, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will launch the annual Purple Ribbon Campaign by raising the purple ribbon flag on Monday, November 25 at 10:00 a.m.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at ‘Productivity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship: The Role of Immigrants and Workforce Diversity’ on Monday, November 25. The event takes place at the Main Auditorium (H2851), Health Sciences Centre, 300 Prince Phillip Parkway, St. John’s, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Justice and Public Safety

Today, the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the nominees for the 2019 Human Rights Awards.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will bring greetings at the Skills Canada Awards Ceremony tomorrow (Saturday, November 23).

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

Sarah Stoodley, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will bring greetings at Marine Institute’s 8th Annual Model Boat Race tomorrow (Saturday, November 23). The event takes place at Marine Institute, 155 Ridge Road, St. John’s, beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will address the Springdale Chamber of Commerce tomorrow (Friday, November 22). The event takes place at 12:00 p.m. at Springdale Inn and Suites, Wingin It, 43 Little Bay Road.

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, announced today more than $202,500 in scholarships for 201 recent high school graduates as part of the Provincial Scholarship Program. The program recognizes high school graduates throughout Newfoundland and Labrador for their hard work, dedication and academic achievements.

Executive Council

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister Responsible for the Office of the Chief Information Officer:

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation:

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador will be joined by the Honourable Carol Anne Haley, Minister for the Status of Women, at a Women’s Leadership Event in Corner Brook tomorrow (Friday, November 22).

Service NL

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and consumers are encouraged to be aware and informed before making purchases.