Government of Newfoundland News

Health and Community Services

Canadian Patient Safety Week is being recognized in Newfoundland and Labrador from October 27 to 31 to increase awareness of patient-safety issues and share information about best practices.

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

Elections Newfoundland and Labrador would like to notify electors in the district of Conception Bay South that the deadline to apply for Special Ballot voting is approaching.

Health and Community Services

The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will make a health care funding announcement today (Monday, October 27) at the Donor Wall, 1st Floor, Western Regional Memorial Hospital, Corner Brook. The event will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

The official nomination of candidates for the November 5, 2014 Conception Bay South by-election closed today, October 26, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. The candidates are as follows:

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, will join members of the Mount Pearl Seniors Independence Group and representatives of the provincial Caregivers Out of Isolation (COI-NL) program, for a “Caregiver Day Away” event on Monday, October 27, to mark the launch of Caregivers of Family and Friends Week (October 27-31) in Newfoundland and Labrador. Minister Jackman will be joined by the Honourable Steve Kent, Minister of Health and Community Services and MHA for Mount Pearl North.

Executive Council

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will attend and present the Lifetime Achievement Award at the MusicNL Awards Gala on Sunday, October 26. The event will take place at the Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre at 8:00 p.m. Premier Davis will be joined by the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development.

Executive Council

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will bring greetings at the 40th anniversary celebration of the Hearts Delight-Islington Fire Department tomorrow (Saturday, October 25.)

Executive Council

The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, will speak at the grand opening of Scouts Canada's Newfoundland and Labrador Service Centre tomorrow (Saturday, October 25). The event will take place at 10:00 a.m. at 55 Karwood Drive, Paradise.

Child, Youth and Family Services

The Honourable Sandy Collins, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services, will speak at a foster parenting recruitment event tomorrow (Saturday, October 25) at The Rooms in St. John’s. The event will begin at 2:00 p.m.

Justice and Public Safety

The Honourable Judy Manning, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, has announced more than $228,000 for the purchase of a fire truck and firefighting equipment for several communities in the District of Lewisporte. Minister Manning was joined by the Honourable Wade Verge, Speaker of the House of Assembly (Acting) and MHA for Lewisporte, at the Lewisporte Firefighters’ Banquet yesterday evening to make the announcement.

Executive Council
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

Today, the Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, unveiled the Afghanistan Memorial Vigil in a ceremony at the Confederation Building in St. John’s. The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, joined the Premier for the presentation of a Canadian Flag which was flown previously in Afghanistan. The ceremony was attended by veterans, members of Canada’s Armed Forces and families of those who lost their lives during service.

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer

Electors in the district of Conception Bay South are asked to watch their mail for Voter Information Cards being circulated by Elections Newfoundland and Labrador.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

The public is advised that The Rooms will re-open today for regular business hours. The issues resulting from yesterday’s water main break have been resolved.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development: The Rooms Corporation

The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at the Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade luncheon tomorrow (Friday, October 23). The event will take place at 12:00 p.m. at the Greenwood Inn.

Executive Council

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will participate in the Afghanistan Memorial Vigil Ceremony tomorrow (Friday, October 24). The event will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Main Lobby, East Block, Confederation Building. Premier Davis will be joined by the Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

Kevin Parsons, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at the Holyrood Business Community and Partner breakfast tomorrow (Friday, October 23). The event will take place at 9:00 a.m. at the Star of the Sea Hall in Holyrood.

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development: Sport Newfoundland and Labrador

The Newfoundland and Labrador Volleyball Association (NLVA) will be hosting VolleyCentral 2014, October 24-25, in Grand Falls-Windsor, Lewisporte and Gander.

Executive Council

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador continues to strongly support the National Aboriginal Women’s Summit. On October 21-22, a Provincial Government delegation led by the Honourable Keith Russell, Minister of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs, and the Honourable Judy Manning, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, attended the most recent summit at Membertou First Nation in Nova Scotia. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador also provided financial support for provincial Aboriginal organizations to attend the Summit as well.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development: The Rooms Corporation

The Rooms is closed to the public until further notice due to water pressure issues. We apologize for the inconvenience. Updates will be provided as they become available at www.therooms.ca.

Executive Council

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today extends thoughts and prayers to the people of Ottawa as they deal with the shooting incident on Parliament Hill.