Government of Newfoundland News

Children, Seniors and Social Development

The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, will participate in multiple events in recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Monday, December 3.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Carol Anne Haley, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women and MHA for Burin - Grand Bank , on behalf of the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced the Provincial Government’s fourth project to expand wireless coverage in unserved and underserved communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Forestry and Land Resources

The Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada are partnering with the O’Brien Farm Foundation on an initiative that will benefit the agriculture sector, while also preserving the history of urban farming and Irish settlement in St. John’s.

Fisheries and Land Resources
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, today announced details of the 2019-20 hunting and trapping season, including initiatives to enhance conservation and increase participation in hunting and trapping throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, acknowledges the 100th anniversary of the Great Union of Romanians on December 1.

Transportation and Works

Work to install the last remaining guide rails on the Team Gushue Highway from Kenmount Road to Topsail Road is scheduled to be completed this weekend, leading to the extension opening by Monday, December 3.

Municipal Affairs and Environment
Children, Seniors and Social Development

Text with 911 (T911) service is now available in Newfoundland and Labrador and provides improved access to emergency services. During an emergency, T911 assists 911 Call Takers in communicating quickly and clearly with persons who are Deaf, late deafened, hard of hearing and others who may benefit by using wireless text messaging.

Fisheries and Land Resources

The motoring public is asked to exercise caution when travelling on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) between Howley and Deer Lake.

Health and Community Services

The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Care Plan (MCP) provides some coverage for individuals who temporarily leave the province for vacations or other purposes. However, residents are reminded that there are healthcare-related services that MCP does not cover, or only partially covers outside the province. These can include hospital-related charges, and treatments received in a clinic. Residents should be aware that they will be personally responsible for any costs not covered by MCP, such as road or air ambulance services.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Carol Anne Haley, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, on behalf of the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will make an announcement regarding cellular infrastructure tomorrow (Friday, November 30). The event takes place at The Pantry, 13 Main Road, Lord’s Cove, beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Transportation and Works

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works, and the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and MP for St. John's South - Mount Pearl, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, will provide an update on the opening of the Team Gushue Highway extension from Kenmount Road to Topsail Road tomorrow, (Friday, November 30). They will be joined by the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources and MHA for St. John's West, and Danny Breen, Mayor of St. John’s.

Fisheries and Land Resources

The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, and the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation and MHA for St. Barbe - L’Anse aux Meadows, provided details today on a new biofuel plant that will help revitalize the forest industry on the Great Northern Peninsula.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, on behalf of the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will join Nick Whalen, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, for a community announcement tomorrow (Friday, November 30).

Fisheries and Land Resources

The media are advised that the event scheduled in Hawke’s Bay today (Thursday, November 29) to provide details on a new biofuel plant has been cancelled due to poor weather.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will speak at the launch of the T-911 system tomorrow (Friday, November 30). Minister Letto will be joined by the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, and Kerry Power, Executive Director of NL911.

Service NL

The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL, will attend the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Avalon Candlelight Vigil tonight (Thursday, November 29). The event is taking place at Wesley United Church, 101 Patrick Street, St. John’s, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will welcome delegates at an Immigration and Sustainable Development Conference in St. John’s tomorrow (Friday, November 30). Co-hosted by Memorial University and the Atlantic Research Group on Immigration, Aging and Diversity, the conference is being held in the Junior Common Room at R. Gushue Hall, Memorial University, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Executive Council
Municipal Affairs and Environment

Today, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced provincial funding of over $1.1 million for the Town of L’Anse au Clair for construction of a new town hall and the purchase of a new fire vehicle for the fire department.

Fisheries and Land Resources

Investigations conducted by Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officers have resulted in fines and prohibitions related to illegal hunting.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the Provincial Government’s latest project to expand wireless coverage in unserved and underserved communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.