Government of Newfoundland News
$1.2 Million Investment Will Improve Municipal Infrastructure in the District of Grand Falls-Windsor – Green Bay South
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government has committed to a cost-shared investment of $1.2 million in the District of Grand Falls-Windsor - Green Bay South for important water and sewer infrastructure improvements and the expansion of the Triton fire hall. The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, was joined today by Ray Hunter, MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor - Green Bay South, for the announcement.
Funding of Approximately $145,000 Announced for Baie Verte-Springdale
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, was joined last night by Kevin Pollard, MHA for Baie Verte-Springdale, to announce a new fire truck and equipment for the District of Baie Verte-Springdale.
$3.3 Million to Improve Municipal Infrastructure in Baie Verte - Springdale
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government is committed to investing in projects which deliver benefits to residents including new facilities, road upgrades and water and sewer infrastructure.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for Grand Falls-Windsor-Green Bay South
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-NL, will be joined by Ray Hunter, MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor - Green Bay South, to make a announcement at the Pilley’s Island fire hall tomorrow (Tuesday, August 19) at 10:30 a.m.
Government Provides Nearly $1.7 Million to Four St. John’s Long-Term Care Facilities
Health and Community Services
The residents of four long-term care facilities in St. John’s will benefit from nearly $1.7 million in funding for facility upgrades and equipment.
$157,000 Investment Provides for Enhancements to Fire Protection Services in Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
A new fire truck for Buchans Junction and firefighting equipment for communities throughout the District of Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans were announced today at the fire hall in the community of Buchans Junction. The announcement was made by the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, together with the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development and MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans.
Public Advisory: St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre Closed
Tourism, Culture and Recreation
The St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre will be closed for the remainder of the day due to water issues in the building. The public will be notified once the building is reopened.
Provincial Government Supports New Single-Parent Apartment Building in Western Labrador
Executive Council
Advanced Education and Skills: Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
An additional investment of $280,000 through Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation will help build a 10-unit apartment building for single-parent families in western Labrador. The Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister Responsible for Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs, made the announcement in Labrador City today on behalf of the Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation.
$12.5 Million in Capital Works Funding to Benefit District of Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government is committed to supporting municipal infrastructure upgrades across the province and is investing $12.5 million in capital works funding in the District of Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans, cost-shared with local communities. The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, made the announcement today, joined by the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development and MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans.
Special Ballot Deadlines Approaching in the St. George’s - Stephenville East By-Election
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Elections Newfoundland and Labrador would like to notify electors in the District of St. George’s - Stephenville East that the deadline to apply for Special Ballot voting is approaching.
Advance Voting for the St. George’s - Stephenville East By-Election
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Elections Newfoundland and Labrador would like to notify residents of the St. George’s - Stephenville East district that advance voting will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, August 19, 2014). The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Province Commemorates Re-formation of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Tourism, Culture and Recreation
As part of the province’s Honour 100 initiative to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War, three plaques were unveiled today at the C.L.B. Armoury in St. John’s to honour the first enlistments in the remobilization of the Newfoundland Regiment in 1914.
Official Candidates for the St. George’s - Stephenville East By-Election
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
The official nomination of candidates for the August 26, 2014, St. George’s - Stephenville East by-election closed today, August 16, 201,4 at 2:00 p.m.The candidates are as follows:
Public Advisory: Potential for Smoke from Forest Fires in Happy Valley-Goose Bay Area
Natural Resources
The Provincial Government is advising residents that there is the potential for smoke today within Happy Valley-Goose Bay and surrounding communities. This is due to forest fires near Mud Lake and predicted winds in the forecast.
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Announcement in Labrador City
Advanced Education and Skills: Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
The Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister Responsible for Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will be in Labrador City on Monday, August 18, to make an announcement to support affordable housing.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Attend Citizenship Ceremony
Advanced Education and Skills
Keith Russell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, will speak at an Oath of Citizenship ceremony on Sunday, August 17 at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the Cupids Legacy Centre, 368 Seaforest Drive, Cupids.
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Funding Announcements in Central Region
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will make a number of funding announcements in the central region of the province on Monday, August 18.
Media Advisory: Premier to Speak at Grand Opening of the Bay St. George YMCA
Executive Council
The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will speak at the grand opening of the Bay St. George YMCA on Sunday, August 17. The event will begin at 1:00 p.m. at 383 Massachusetts Drive, Stephenville.
Media Advisory: Minister Crummell to Attend Reception for Avery’s Ride for Phenylketonuria
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will attend a reception on Sunday, August 17, for Avery’s Ride for Phenylketonuria (PKU). The reception takes place at 2:00 p.m. at the Janeway Maple Leaf Garden Playground, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Honour 100 Commemorations Ceremony
Tourism, Culture and Recreation
On Sunday, August 17, the Honourable Tony Cornect, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, will participate in an Honour 100 commemoration ceremony. Minister Cornect will be joined by representatives of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Advisory Council and the Church Lads’ Brigade (C.L.B.). Honour 100 is a Provincial Government initiative commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War.
