Government of Newfoundland News
Forest Fire Prevention and Education Efforts Paying Dividends
Fisheries and Land Resources
Efforts to create greater public awareness about wildfire safety and prevention, combined with fewer fire starts, are having positive results. The overall number of forest fire starts and total area burned was down again during the 2019 fire season, particularly in Labrador. This marked the third consecutive year where the fire starts and area burned are well below the previous ten-year average.
Government and Eastern Regional Service Board Agree on Approach to Waste Collection Services
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government and the Eastern Regional Service Board (ERSB) have agreed on an approach to waste collection services on un-serviced roads in unincorporated areas.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Attend Event Acknowledging Sale of Marystown Shipyard
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be in Marystown tomorrow (Thursday, October 3) to recognize the sale of the Marystown Shipyard and new economic development for the region.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
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.
Public Advisory: The Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee to Hold Public Consultation in Labrador City
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee is holding a public consultation session in Labrador City for all residents who have an interest in public post-secondary education.
Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Proclaim National Foster Families Month
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will join Diane Molloy, Executive Director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association to proclaim National Foster Families Month tomorrow (Wednesday, October 2).
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Discuss Immigration in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will open the fifth Minister’s Roundtable on Immigration tomorrow (Wednesday, October 2) at 9:00 a.m. at the Hotel North 2 in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Premier Ball and Minister Dempster Present 2019 Seniors of Distinction Awards
Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
As part of the Provincial Government’s celebration of October 1 as National Seniors Day, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, presented awards today to the 2019 Seniors of Distinction.
October 1 is International Day of the Older Person and National Seniors Day
Office of the Seniors’ Advocate
Today we celebrate the longstanding contributions that seniors have made and continue to make in our society, communities and families. Today is an opportunity to show the seniors in our lives how much we respect and appreciate all they do.
Provincial Government to Modernize Public Safety Radio System
Transportation and Works
Justice and Public Safety
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government is seeking qualifications from businesses interested in designing, building, operating, and maintaining a single, province-wide public safety radio system to be used by government and first responders.
Public Advisory: Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee to Hold Public Consultation in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee is holding a public consultation session in Happy Valley-Goose Bay for all residents who have an interest in public post-secondary education.
Provincial Government Announces Appointments to Labour Relations Board
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced the reappointment of Ms. Raelene Lee and the appointment of Mr. Larry Pittman (employer representatives, alternate members) to the Labour Relations Board. Mr. Pittman’s appointment is effective on November 3, 2019. Both appointments are for a two-year term.
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Bring Greetings at the 2019 North Atlantic Forum and Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation Annual Conference
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will bring greetings at the opening of the 2019 North Atlantic Forum and Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation Annual Conference tomorrow (Tuesday, October 1). The conference opening takes place at Signal Hill Campus, Memorial University, 100 Signal Hill Road, St. John’s, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball and Minister Dempster to Present 2019 Seniors of Distinction Awards
Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will present the Annual Seniors of Distinction Awards tomorrow (Tuesday, October 1) at 12:30 p.m.
Motorists Reminded to Remain Vigilant Around School Buses
Education and Early Childhood Development
Service NL
With the new school year well underway, and everyone settled into back-to-school routines, motorists are reminded to remain vigilant and obey highway and school bus safety laws.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie Attending Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine Anniversary Celebration
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will be attending Memorial University Faculty of Medicine’s twentieth anniversary celebration for the Centre for Collaborative Health Professional Education on Monday, September 30 at 2:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Bring Greetings at Launch of Kids Eat Smart Week
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the launch of Kids Eat Smart Week on Monday, September 30. The launch takes place at East Point Elementary School, 14 Middleton Street, St. John’s, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Bragg to Address Newfoundland and Labrador Fire Services Association Annual Convention
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will bring remarks at the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services convention on Sunday, September 29. The event will take place on the arena floor at the Steele Community Centre, 155 Airport Boulevard, Gander at 6:30 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Attend Wreath Laying Ceremony
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the 17th Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Police and Peace Officers Memorial on Sunday, September 29.
Supporting Recruitment and Retention in the Aquaculture Industry
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Executive Council
To support the further implementation of a recruitment and retention strategy for the aquaculture industry, the Provincial Government, is investing $550,000 for the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) to develop the project Driving Awareness and Interest: An Educational Introduction to the Newfoundland and Labrador Aquaculture Industry. The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced funding during the NAIA Cold Harvest gala reception and dinner last night.
