Government of Newfoundland News

Justice and Public Safety

The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General will bring greetings at the opening of the 27th Atlantic Women in Law Enforcement Conference. The event will take place tomorrow (Wednesday, October 16) at 8:45 a.m. at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John’s.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry, Innovation was joined by Alexis Foster, Managing Director, and Valerie Carruthers, Executive Board Member, of the Newfoundland-Labrador Federation of Co-operatives (NLFC), to sign a proclamation to mark October 13-19 as National Co-op Week across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Natural Resources

The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minster of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will speak at the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association’s Newleef Green Economy and Clean Technology Conference this week. The conference is being held at the Holiday Inn, 180 Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

Children, Seniors and Social Development

The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will celebrate Canadian Library Month and attend the launch of ‘Community Assets Enhancement: Seniors and NL Public Libraries’ on Tuesday, October 15.

Children, Seniors and Social Development

The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, recently joined Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association Chair Edie Newton, Executive Director Diane Molloy and foster families to sign a proclamation recognizing October as National Foster Families Month.

Health and Community Services

As Newfoundlanders and Labradorians gather this weekend to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Department of Health and Community Services encourages everyone to keep food safety top of mind when preparing the turkey feast.

Fisheries and Land Resources

The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is advising the public about the presence of a black bear in and around the community of Habour Mille. Conservation officers have set a bear trap and continue to monitor the area.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Research Inspired Student Enrichment (RISE) Awards competition. Award recipients are given the opportunity to attend research-related enrichment programs in Canada and the United States.

Executive Council

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is recognizing International Day of the Girl which has been recognized each year since 2012 on October 11. This day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges young women and girls face in our society, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.

Fisheries and Land Resources

The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources.

Service NL

Service NL would like to remind the public that as the winter season approaches motorists should consider having their winter tires installed before road conditions turn to snow and ice. Those who choose to use studded tires may do so as of Friday, November 1.

Health and Community Services

With flu season approaching, the Department of Health and Community Services is encouraging Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to get a flu shot.

Fisheries and Land Resources

I am responding to comments from Opposition Leader Ches Crosbie from earlier today related to the recent mass salmon mortality at Northern Harvest Sea Farm sites on the south coast.

Children, Seniors and Social Development

The Provincial Government is inviting applications for the Inclusion Grants Funding Program, which helps community organizations create more accessible and inclusive facilities and events.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will bring greetings at the launch of Choices for Youth’s report on mental wellness for post-secondary students in Newfoundland and Labrador. The event takes place at 7:00 p.m. this evening (Thursday, October 10), at the Alt Hotel, 125 Water Street, St. John’s.

Education and Early Childhood Development

Implementation of the Education Action Plan is on target with 60 per cent of the actions completed or substantially underway.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee is holding a public consultation session in Burin for all residents who have an interest in public post-secondary education.

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will provide an update on the implementation of the Education Action Plan, today (Thursday, October 10) at 1:30 p.m., at St. John Bosco School, 75 Linegar Avenue, Shea Heights.

Service NL

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is reminding the public that standards are in place to help mitigate potential risks associated with ice rink refrigeration equipment.