Government of Newfoundland News

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will participate in the “Liberation 75” Tulip Planting Ceremony and Reception on the grounds of Government House tomorrow (Saturday, September 21). The ceremony begins at 1:00 p.m.

Justice and Public Safety

The Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador would like to advise the public that nominations are now open for the annual Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Award. This award will recognize an individual, living or deceased, who has made and/or continues to make a meaningful contribution to advancing and furthering human rights in the province.

Education and Early Childhood Development

Registration for high school supplementary exams is now open and will close on October 18. Students who have had their June exams deferred or who wish to improve their scores can write supplementary exams in early November.

Fisheries and Land Resources

The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources has been made aware of alleged threats to the physical safety of domestic and commercial harvesters in the Southwest River Valley, near Port Blandford. The alleged threats were made on social media by individuals possibly attempting to thwart forest harvesting activity in the area. The RCMP have been notified.

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will participate in the Newfoundland Chocolate Company’s grand opening at Torbay Road Mall tomorrow (Friday, September 20).

Fisheries and Land Resources

The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources has received several complaints over the past few days about the presence of a black bear in Snook’s Harbour and neighboring communities. Conservation officers have investigated and set a trap in an effort to capture and relocate the animal.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

Please note that the deadline for public comments related to the project below is October 23, 2019.

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.

Transportation and Works

Work to repair Eason’s Road Bridge above Route 2, Peacekeepers Way, will begin 6:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21.

Natural Resources

The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, will speak at the St. John’s Board of Trade luncheon tomorrow (Thursday, September 19). The luncheon will take place in Salon A at the Delta Hotel St. John’s Conference Centre, 120 New Gower Street, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Children, Seniors and Social Development

Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the 5th Annual Unscripted Twillingate Digital Arts Festival tomorrow (Thursday, September 19). The event takes place at Masonic Lodge, 111 Main Street, Twillingate, beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Health and Community Services

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will hold a media availability to discuss primary health care today (Wednesday, September 18).

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will bring greetings at the Provincial Historic Commemorations Program event tomorrow (Wednesday, September 18).

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

Sarah Stoodley, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will participate in a Big Brothers Big Sisters Day event tomorrow (Wednesday, September 18). The event will take place in the Main Lobby, East Block, Confederation Building, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Fisheries and Land Resources

The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will speak at a reception tomorrow (Wednesday, September 18) in support of the province’s lobster fishery. The event will take place in New Harbour at Quin-Sea Fisheries Limited, 1 Government Road, starting at 1:00 p.m.

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will speak at the official opening of the Placentia Bay Industry Showcase tomorrow (Wednesday, September 18).

Fisheries and Land Resources

The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will speak at a job fair and information session on the new west coast acute care hospital hosted by Corner Brook Health Partnership tonight (Tuesday, September 17) at the Corner Brook Civic Centre.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will speak at the re-opening of Memorial University’s Internationalization Office at 4:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, September 17). The event will take place at the office’s new space in the Corte Real Building, Burton’s Pond, St. John ’s campus.

Children, Seniors and Social Development

The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will address attendees during the SeniorsNL Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, September 17).

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Cook’s Brook West Trestle, located south of the Town of Mount Moriah, will close on Thursday, September 19 and Friday, September 20 for repairs. The public is encouraged to use caution in the area.