Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Attend Announcement Hosted by the NunatuKavut Community Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will participate in an announcement between the NunatuKavut Community Council and the Government of Canada tomorrow (Thursday, July 12) at 9:30 a.m.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Construction to Begin on New Green Bay Health Centre
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, today announced construction will begin on the new Green Bay Health Centre in Springdale. Construction is scheduled to begin in August and is expected to take 18 to 20 months to complete.
Atlantic Growth Strategy Delivers on Digital Health to Improve Patient Care
Executive Council
The long-term economic success of Atlantic Canada requires bold actions as well as dedicated and collaborative teamwork. To that end, federal ministers and Atlantic premiers met today in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, to discuss the progress of the Atlantic Growth Strategy and to review future areas of targeted collaboration
Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Participate in Grand Opening of Expanded St. John’s International Airport Terminal Building
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works, will participate in the grand opening of the newly expanded terminal building at St. John’s International Airport tomorrow (Wednesday, July 11). The event is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m.
Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment is monitoring Environment and Climate Change Canada forecast information on an approaching tropical system.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Attend Toronto Production of Come From Away and Post Show Reception at Invitation of U.S. Embassy
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will attend a performance of Come From Away at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto tomorrow evening (Wednesday, July 11). Premier Ball will also attend a post-show reception at the invitation of the U.S. Embassy, which will be hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft and U.S. Consul General Juan A. Alsace.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Make Health Care Announcement in Central Newfoundland
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will make a significant health care announcement in Springdale tomorrow (Wednesday, July 11) at 1:00 p.m.
Public Advisory: Limited Access to Forest Access Road in Millertown Area
Fisheries and Land Resources
Vehicles will have limited access to the forest access road in the Millertown area (Duck Pond Road) effective Wednesday, July 11, until Saturday, July 14.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report P-2018-004 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Donovan Molloy, has released his Report P-2018-004 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Attend Launch of Sort-It Waste Management Program in Western Region
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will address the official launch of the Sort-It Western waste management program in Western Newfoundland on Tuesday, July 10.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador Grand Opening
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, is attending the grand opening of the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador’s new location tomorrow (Saturday, July 7). The event is being held in St. John’s at 275 Duckworth Street beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Provincial Government Now Accepting Applications for 2018 Grants to Youth Organizations
Executive Council
The Provincial Government is now inviting applications under the 2018 Grants to Youth Organizations program.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to attend Atlantic Growth Strategy Meeting
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will attend a meeting regarding the Atlantic Growth Strategy on Tuesday, July 10, at Credit Union Place in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.A news conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. (NDT) at the conclusion of the meeting.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Proclaim Museum Day in Newfoundland and Labrador
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will visit Petty Harbour Maddox Cove Heritage Museum tomorrow (Saturday, July 7) to proclaim Museum Day in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Public Advisory: Makkovik Residents Asked to Remain Vigilant After Polar Bear Removed from Town
Fisheries and Land Resources
Residents of Makkovik are cautioned about polar bears after one was recently removed from the area.
Provincial Government Recognizes Martyrdom of the Bab
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, wishes all Baha’i Newfoundlanders and Labradorians a peaceful and rewarding commemoration of the Martyrdom of the Bab.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Applications Now Available for Community Enhancement Employment Program
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government is now accepting applications from not-for-profit organizations and local governments that wish to sponsor projects funded by the Community Enhancement Employment Program.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Attend Meeting of Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Education
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour and Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will attend the meeting of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), July 5-6 in Vancouver.
