Government of Newfoundland News
Student Appointed to Council on Higher Education
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced the latest appointment to the Council on Higher Education.
Appointments Announced to College of the North Atlantic Board of Governors
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced two appointments to College of the North Atlantic’s Board of Governors. Madison Greening and Ian Gordon are appointed as student representatives to the Board of Governors. They were nominated by College of the North Atlantic’s Student Union.
Public Advisory: Mount Pearl Office to Re-Open at 2:00 p.m.
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The public is advised that the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour’s office at 1170 Topsail Road in Mount Pearl will re-open at 2:00 p.m. today following repairs to a water main break in the area.
Public Advisory: Mount Pearl Office Closed
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The public is advised that the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour’s office at 1170 Topsail Road in Mount Pearl is closed due to a water main break. An update will be provided when the office re-opens
Provincial Government Provides Update on Health Care Infrastructure for Western Newfoundland
Executive Council
Transportation and Works
Health and Community Services
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to establish an industry short list to solicit proposals for a new 164-bed acute care hospital in Corner Brook.
Provincial Government Launches Online Pre-Budget Consultations and Sets Dates for In-Person Sessions
Finance
The Provincial Government today launched its online pre-budget consultations for Budget 2018. Starting today, members of the public and industry stakeholders can visit www.engagenl.ca external link icon to provide their feedback as part of the budget process.
Connecting Coastal Classrooms to Ocean Science Technology
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Atlantic Canada’s ocean technology industry is home to world-renowned institutions and innovative businesses which are creating jobs and helping to grow the region’s economy. With support from the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador, secondary school students will learn about careers in dynamic ocean-related industries through three new hands-on programs being offered by Oceans Learning Partnership Inc.
Minister Crocker Comments on Fatal Accident on Route 80
Transportation and Works
“We are deeply saddened to learn today that an employee of a contractor performing work for the Department of Transportation and Works has succumbed to injuries stemming from an incident earlier today.
Media Advisory: Funding Announcement to be Made for Oceans Learning Partnership
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, 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; the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation; and the Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, to announce funding to support Oceans Learning Partnership’s new ocean careers programming for youth tomorrow (Friday, January 12) at 9:00 a.m.
Public Advisory: Update Provided on Repairs to MV Veteran
Transportation and Works
The public is advised that repairs to the MV Veteran’s port thruster are now anticipated to be completed in February.
Public Advisory: Unsecured Food and Dumping of Garbage Increase Wolf Sightings in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Fisheries and Land Resources
Officials with Fisheries and Land Resources confirm that unsecured food, including the dumping of garbage, has been drawing wolves in and around Happy-Valley Goose Bay. Wolf observations in the community have increased in recent months, with most occurring in the east end.
Two Athletes from Newfoundland and Labrador Inducted into the Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association Hall of Fame
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association (CWSA) has inducted two individuals from this province into its Hall of Fame. Joanne MacDonald and Mel Fitzgerald recently received the honours at a ceremony in Ottawa.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball Available to Media
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be available to the media today (Wednesday, January 10), at 10:30 a.m. to answer questions related to the United States Department of Commerce’s decision to place a countervailing duty on Kruger Inc. including Corner Brook Pulp and Paper.
Premier Ball Expresses Disappointment with United States Department of Commerce; Stands by Corner Brook Pulp and Paper
Executive Council
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, is disappointed with the United States Department of Commerce’s decision to place a countervailing duty on Kruger Inc. including Corner Brook Pulp and Paper.
Provincial Government Calls for Proposals to Promote Multiculturalism Week
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued for projects or events to promote inter-cultural understanding during Multiculturalism Week in Newfoundland and Labrador. The RFP supports a commitment in The Way Forward on Immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador to increase the number and reach of Multiculturalism Week events throughout the province.
Media Advisory: Technical Briefing on Corner Brook Pulp and Paper
Executive Council
A technical briefing for media related to Corner Brook Pulp and Paper and United States proposed duties on Canadian newsprint will be provided today (Tuesday, January 9).
Provincial Government Announces Interim President and Chief Executive Officer for Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation
Finance
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation, today announced that Sharon Sparkes has been appointed interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation (NLC).
Thirty-three Original Works Added to Provincial Art Bank
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Rooms today announced that the Provincial Art Bank Jury has selected 33 original works to be added to the Provincial Art Bank. The newly-acquired artwork includes 15 paintings, six sculptures, six textile works, three prints, two collages, and one photographic work.
Provincial Government Calls for Expression of Interest to Help Internationally-Trained Individuals Have Credentials Recognized
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
An Expression of Interest (EOI) has been issued for projects to support the assessment and recognition of foreign qualifications, enabling internationally-trained individuals to pursue employment in their fields.
Request for Qualifications Issued for Central Newfoundland Long-Term Care Homes
Transportation and Works
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government announced today that a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) has been issued to establish a short list of private sector business teams interested in designing, building, financing and maintaining the new 60-bed long-term care homes in Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor.
