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National Forest Week is being celebrated this year from Monday, September 17 to Friday, September 22, and the Provincial Government is encouraging residents and families to get outside and explore Newfoundland and Labrador’s vast and beautiful forests.

The Provincial Government will be planning and participating in several events in support of National Forest Week. Department officials will be visiting schools to talk about topics such as wildfire prevention, wildlife control and the effects of climate change.

The department will also be giving away spruce tree seedlings to families, individuals, schools and community groups free-of-charge at specific district offices (list of offices in the backgrounder below). Please note there is a limited number of seedlings to give away, and interested people will be offered an appropriate number of seedlings for their group.

Youth may wish to take part in the photo, drawing and poetry contests being offered by Canadian Institute of Forestry for National Forest Week. Details about participation are available here.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador recognizes the vital role reforestation plays in sustainable forest management. Through Budget 2023, $3.9 million has been allocated to plant more than 6 million trees in the province; approximately $5.8 million in additional funding has been provided to support fire suppression in our forests; and a further $5 million is being invested in protecting forests from spruce budworm.

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“Our province is blessed with an abundance of forests and natural beauty. National Forest Week is a wonderful opportunity for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to come together to appreciate the value of our forests, and contribute to their biodiversity and preservation.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

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BACKGROUNDER

Forest Management District Offices Participating in the Seedling Giveaway

The following forest management district offices will be participating in the seedling giveaway.

• Bay d’Espoir
• Bishop’s Falls
• Clarenville
• Gambo (Gander included)
• Lewisporte
• Paddy’s Pond
• Pasadena
• Port Saunders
• Roddickton
• Springdale
• St. George’s

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The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will host a guided nature walk at Salmonier Nature Park as part of Well-Being Week on Thursday, September 21.

Participants and media are asked to meet at the Visitor’s Centre next to the parking lot at 10:30 a.m.

Interpretive staff will guide participants on a three-kilometre boardwalk trail through unique, old-growth boreal forest, passing by a variety of wildlife enclosures. The walk is open to the public, and the trail is wheelchair and stroller friendly. Participants are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable footwear. Admission is free.

Salmonier Nature Park is located on Salmonier Line (Route 90), 12 kilometres south of the Trans-Canada Highway (Route 1). The park’s mission is to provide exemplary learning opportunities and visitor experiences to connect people with the natural communities of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in Canada. Tobacco use affects not only the individual smoker, but also the people around them as exposure to second-hand smoke is harmful to your health.

Quitting smoking or vaping is one of the best things a person can do for their health, and it is never too late to quit. It is also understood that this is extremely difficult to do without support. We encourage residents who want to quit smoking to reach out to the Newfoundland and Labrador Smokers’ Helpline to explore the programs and resources available to individuals in this province to help in quitting smoking or vaping.

The Provincial Government is committed to supporting actions that reduce nicotine addiction and promote healthy living and well-being in our communities. As part of this commitment, changes are coming to the Smoke-Free Workplace Policy.

Effective Wednesday, September 27, smoking and vaping will be prohibited on all government property, including buildings, grounds, vehicles and parking lots. This applies to employees, visitors and contractors.

September 17 to 23 is Well-Being Week in Newfoundland and Labrador. To learn more, visit wellbeingnl.ca.

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Health care providers in Newfoundland and Labrador now have a convenient resource at their fingertips to help individuals achieve their well-being goals around physical activity.

The Health Care Providers’ Physical Activity Kit is a readily available source of tools and information, designed to empower and equip health care providers to have meaningful conversations with patients and clients about physical activity and to foster a holistic approach to health and well-being.

The toolkit provides digital resources, tools and information to frontline health care providers to make it easy for health care providers to find recommendations for incorporating physical activity into their clients’ daily lives.

Toolkit resources include:

• A sleep and physical activity journal;
• Exercise routines for beginner, intermediate or advanced physical activity levels;
• A physical activity ‘prescription and referral pad’ for health care providers to prescribe ways to increase physical activity, reduce sedentary behaviour and/or improve sleep; and
• Additional resources including posters and videos for office waiting rooms and a variety of other support materials, such as the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines.

Toolkit resources were developed in part based on the results of a survey that was conducted with health care providers in the province. This toolkit is the result of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation’s annual partnership with ParticipACTION, and is the first of its kind in Canada.

The toolkit was developed with input from the Department of Health and Community Services, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, the Nunatsiavut Government’s Department of Health and Social Development and Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador.

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“Physical activity is an essential component of our well-being. The Health Care Providers’ Physical Activity Kit puts a variety of resources together in one place to give health professionals easy access to information they can use to encourage their patients or clients to begin incorporating physical activity into their daily routines. A little movement goes a long way, and this kit shows us that the pathway to overall well-being is achievable with a small effort for people of all ages and abilities.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

“Well-being is more than physical health, it also includes mental, social, financial, and environmental well-being. Healthy living is influenced by personal choices, but more strongly influenced by the social factors in which people live. Incorporating such conversations about well-being into health care is a step forward in changing how we think about our health.”
Dr. Pat Parfrey
Deputy Minister of Health Transformation

“As a health care provider, I believe the Physical Activity Kit provides exceptional knowledge, resources and tools to help me and other providers in supporting clients in improving their physical activity level, based on their specific needs. Physical activity offers a variety of physical, mental and social health benefits, making it so valuable for enhanced well-being. The kit can assist health care providers in all disciplines with the prevention and management of chronic health conditions, enhanced balance and coordination and improved overall health.”
Courtney Bartlett, Physiotherapist

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The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, will announce a new initiative to support recruitment and retention of early childhood educators tomorrow (Tuesday, September 19).

The event will take place at the Association of Early Childhood Educators Newfoundland and Labrador offices, 59 Pippy Place, Suite 2A, St. John’s at 12:30 p.m.

Minister Howell will be joined by Skye Taylor, Executive Director of the Association of Early Childhood Educators Newfoundland and Labrador, and Joanne Morris, Chair of the ECE Human Resources Council Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Effective today (Monday, September 18), front line services previously available at the Massey Drive Forest Management District Office will be delivered from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture headquarters building located at 192 Wheeler’s Road in Corner Brook. The following services and permits will now be available from the headquarters location:

• Report a nuisance or injured wildlife;
• Domestic cutting permits;
• Operating permits;
• Permit to burn;
• Domestic sawmill licences;
• Permit to transport long guns;
• Permit to transport wild game;
• Temporary Outdoor Identification Cards;
• Replacement big game tags; and
• Request appointment with a Conservation Officer with regard to hunting and trapping (i.e. beaver pelt stamping; harvested unhealthy large gamecarcass; or coyote carcass collection).

These services and permits are available by visiting the office in-person at 192 Wheeler’s Road, or by telephone at 709-637-2370, and parking is available onsite.

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The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Labrador Affairs and Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, is meeting with ministers from the Government of Nunavut this week to review the work that has been undertaken following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the territorial government.

The meetings are taking place September 19 to 21 in Iqaluit. The MOU, which was signed in Ottawa last February, recognized that Nunavut and Newfoundland and Labrador are northern neighbours and have personal, cultural and social relationships that have led to collaboration and partnerships. Through this process, the two jurisdictions will strengthen areas of partnership and future development.

Minister Dempster will also be participating in the Nunavut Trade Show and Conference in Iqaluit. The annual event is organized by the Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce and is being held at the AWG Complex and Aqsarniit Hotel.

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The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak to the St. John’s Board of Trade tomorrow (Tuesday, September 19) to provide an update on the many activities actioned since Health Accord NL released its recommendations to improve access to health care, as well as ongoing work to support the well-being of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

The event will take place at the Delta Hotel, 120 New Gower Street, St. John’s beginning at 12:00 p.m.

Minister Osborne will be joined by the Dr. Pat Parfrey, Deputy Minister of Health Transformation.

Minister Osborne, Dr. Parfrey, and AnnMarie Boudreau of the St. John’s Board of Trade will be available to media after the event upon request.

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The Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, will join officials from the Provincial Government in attending the 24th World Petroleum Congress in Calgary, Alberta, from September 17-21. The World Petroleum Congress brings together officials and leaders from oil and gas producing nations every three years to discuss energy matters.

The triennial World Petroleum Congress is known as the “Olympics” of the petroleum industry and covers all aspects of the industry. A wide range of key stakeholders such as governments, other industry sectors, Indigenous organizations, NGOs and international institutions will be part of the dialogue.

The congress generally attracts more than 10,000 delegates from 100 countries. This year’s theme is “Energy Transition-The Path to Net Zero”. With a focus on high-level strategic panels and experts, all aspects of the global energy sector will be discussed, including best practices and innovations in upstream, midstream and downstream operations and the natural gas industry.

This is the first time in over 20 years Canada has won a bid to host the World Petroleum Congress. Newfoundland and Labrador will host a booth in the Canada House exhibition area, which will be home to the Canadian provinces participating in the Congress and Canadian Federal Government agencies, as well as Canadian companies and organizations from across the energy spectrum. The gathering is an excellent opportunity to promote Newfoundland and Labrador as a globally preferred location for energy development.

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“A who’s who of the energy industry will be at World Petroleum Congress 2023. Newfoundland and Labrador will be there to showcase our energy expertise, and to promote upcoming licencing rounds, our geoscience data, and our many green transition opportunities.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology

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The Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL, is attending a two-day Symposium on Digital Trust and Cyber Security starting today (Monday, September 18).

The meetings, where federal, provincial and territorial ministers will discuss key priorities and ongoing collaboration, are taking place in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will host the symposium in 2024.

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The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, will visit the child care centre at College of the North Atlantic’s Prince Philip Drive Campus on Monday, September 18 at 11:30 a.m.

Minister Howell will read “The Little Red Shed” by Adam and Jennifer Young to children at the centre, a book focused on self-appreciation, diversity and inclusion selected especially for Well-Being Week.

College of the North Atlantic’s child care centre is located at 50 Gooseberry Lane, St. John’s.

Media are invited to attend and are asked to RSVP by contacting Lynn Robinson at lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca.

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With this year’s Terry Fox Day taking place on the cusp on the inaugural Well-Being Week in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, is encouraging all residents to consider participating in Terry Fox Day events.

The annual Terry Fox Run is set for Sunday, September 17 across the country, including in locations across Newfoundland and Labrador. Participants are encouraged to share photos of their events using the hashtag #DearTerry on social media to show their support for the cause.

Additionally, the Terry Fox School Run takes place on Friday, September 22 in schools country-wide. Educators and families are encouraged to share the Terry Fox story with their children, sharing the message to ‘Try Like Terry’.

Participants run and walk in memory of Terry Fox, one of Canada’s most prolific and iconic people. After being diagnosed with bone cancer in 1977 and having his leg amputated above the knee, Terry saw the suffering of other cancer patients in hospital and set the goal of running across Canada to raise money for cancer research. The Marathon of Hope began and ended in 1980, but not before Terry raised an incredible $24.17 million.

To date, the Terry Fox Foundation has fundraised over $850 million worldwide.

In 2016, the Provincial Government declared the second Sunday after Labour Day ‘Terry Fox Day’ in the province.

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“Terry Fox’s legacy and influence on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and all Canadians remains an inspiration. At just 19 years old, Terry taught us all what it means to persevere and to fight for a cause. On Terry Fox Day, I hope all residents of our province consider joining a Terry Fox event in honour of his memory and the memory of all those who have suffered through cancer.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“The Terry Fox Run is a special cause and a great opportunity for people to get moving in their communities. Let’s all aim to ‘Try Like Terry’ on Sunday and participate in this worthwhile event.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

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A joint investment of approximately $825,000 by the Provincial Government and the Town of Arnold’s Cove will allow for the replacement of the Arnold’s Cove River Bridge under the Municipal Capital Works Program.

The Municipal Capital Works program fosters the development of cost-shared projects in a wide range of municipal infrastructure. Typical projects include water and waste-water treatment, roads, recreational facilities, town halls and fire halls. Funding is cost-shared between provincial and municipal governments and is available to municipalities, local service districts and Inuit Community Governments.

A call for applications for the 2024-25 Municipal Capital Works program is currently open, with project applications accepted until September 29, 2023. Further information and program details can be found in the Municipal Infrastructure Application Guide

Budget 2023 includes more than $161 million for community infrastructure projects under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program and for projects under the Municipal Capital Works Program.

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“Capital works encompasses a wide range of municipal infrastructure, and is necessary to build on the long-term economic growth of towns and communities like Arnold’s Cove, allowing them to deliver strong municipal services and meet infrastructure needs. This funding will allow for the replacement of the Arnold’s Cove River Bridge, which serves as a major piece of infrastructure for the town.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

“The Arnold’s Cove River Bridge is an important structure in our town on which many people rely. On behalf of the Town of Arnold’s Cove, I want to express my gratitude for the support from the Provincial Government, which allows for the bridge replacement, as well as to those who helped make this project a reality.”
His Worship Basil Daley
Mayor of Arnold’s Cove

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The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, will make an announcement related to physical activity on Monday, September 18.

The event will take place at 1:00 p.m. at the PowerPlex (Benvon’s Room), 90 Crosbie Road, St. John’s.

Minister Crocker will be joined at the announcement by Dr. Patrick Parfrey, Deputy Minister of Health Transformation, Courtney Bartlett, a local physiotherapist, and Kate Sherriffs, a high-school aged multi-sport athlete.

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The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is supporting the removal of federal and provincial tax on new rental housing builds in Canada to help alleviate the current housing crisis.

The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, has written to the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and federal Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities to encourage the removal of the Harmonized Sales Tax, which includes federal and provincial taxes. The letter can be read here.

Minister Coady will be available to media today at 11:00 a.m. The availability will take place outside the House of Assembly.

In addition to supporting the removal of tax on new rental housing builds, the Provincial Government has made this province’s largest provincial housing investment in Budget 2023, with almost $140 million to provide Newfoundlanders and Labradorians access to safe and affordable housing. Over the last two years, more than 750 new housing options have been created or are underway throughout the province. Budget 2023 also announced a new, three-year, $70 million Affordable Rental Housing Program to build over 850 new rental homes, which was launched in June.

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“Our government will support any decision that helps address the housing crisis including the removal of GST/HST which includes federal and provincial portions from the cost of constructing new residential units.”
Honourable Siobhan Coady
Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board

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Enhanced GST Rental Rebate to build more apartments for renters – Canada.ca

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The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, will share remarks at the Take Back the Night event tonight (Friday, September 15) in St. John’s.

Hosted by End Sexual Violence NL, the event begins at 6:00 p.m. at the War Memorial, 85 Water Street, St. John’s followed by a march to the Provincial Court House at 215 Water Street.

Take Back The Night is the oldest worldwide movement to stand against sexual violence in all forms. The name honours the historic 1970s stand of those who first advocated for the essential right of women to walk alone at night without fear of harassment or sexual violence.

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The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:
Long Lake Water Control Structure Decommissioning                          (Reg. 2268)
Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

The proponent is proposing to remove an abandoned water control structure at Long Lake located approximately 46.6 kilometres southwest of the Town of Buchans. The proposed project is intended to support the proponent’s commitment to fulfill the requirements of the Fish Habitat Compensation Plan as identified for the Star Lake Hydroelectric project. Project activities include the demolition of the water control structure, removal and disposal of materials and restoration of the site. A description of the project can be found on the department’s webpage at: www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/env-assessment/projects-list/.

The undertaking was registered on September 14, 2023; the deadline for public comment is October 19, 2023, and the minister’s decision is due by October 29, 2023.

UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED:
Placentia Area Hiking Trails                                                                 (Reg. 2257)
Proponent: Hike Placentia Inc.

The project is released from environmental assessment subject to the following conditions:

• The Proponent must uphold all commitments made in the environmental assessment submission to mitigate the effects of the project on the environment.
• The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture requires the following:
  • Vegetation clearing is not to occur within 800 metres of a bald eagle or osprey nest during the nesting season (March 15 to July 31) and within 200 metres during the remainder of the year. The 200-metre buffer also applies to all other raptor nests (e.g. Northern Goshawk. Sharp-shinned Hawk, Merlin, American Kestrel, Great-horned Owl, Boreal Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl). The location of any raptor nest sites must be reported to the Wildlife Division.
• A minimum 30-metre undisturbed riparian buffer must be maintained from the high water mark of all wetlands and waterbodies within and adjacent to the project that are identified on either the 1:50,000 scale National Topographic System maps or the topographic mapping layer shown in the Provincial Land Use atlas, to protect sensitive riparian and aquatic species and their habitats.
• The Proponent must advise the Environmental Assessment Division when the conditions of release have been met, by emailing a written description, documents, and images (where applicable) to demonstrate that the conditions have been fulfilled.
• The Proponent must update the Environmental Assessment Division on the status of the project, including a copy of all  permits, licences, certificates, approvals and other authorizations required for the project, one year from the date of this release letter and to provide additional updates if required.

Gander Area Kingsway Property Mineral Exploration Drilling Program  (Reg. 2259)
Proponent: Labrador Gold Corp.

The project is released from environmental assessment subject to the following conditions:

• The Proponent must uphold all commitments made in the environmental assessment submission to mitigate the effects of the project on the environment, including your commitment to maintain an undisturbed riparian 100-metre buffer along the Gander River.

• The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture requires the following:

• A minimum 30-metre undisturbed riparian buffer must be maintained from the high water mark of all wetlands and waterbodies within and adjacent to the project that are identified on either the 1:50,000 scale National Topographic System maps, or the topographic mapping layer shown in the Provincial Land Use Atlas, to protect sensitive riparian and aquatic species and their habitats. This buffer does not apply to the Gander River, which requires a 100-metre undisturbed buffer.

• • Vegetation clearing is not to occur within 800 metres of a bald eagle or osprey nest during the nesting season (March 15 to July 31) and within 200 metres during the remainder of the year. The 200-metre buffer also applies to all other raptor nests (e.g. Northern Goshawk. Sharp-shinned Hawk, Merlin, American Kestrel, Great-horned Owl, Boreal Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl). The location of any raptor nest sites must be reported to the Wildlife Division.
• The Proponent must advise the Environmental Assessment Division when the conditions of release have been met, by emailing a written description, documents, and images (where applicable) to demonstrate that the conditions have been fulfilled.
• The Proponent must update the Environmental Assessment Division on the status of the project, including a copy of all  permits, licences, certificates, approvals and other authorizations required for the project, one year from the date of this release letter and to provide additional updates if required.

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Environmental Assessment Division
Department of Environment and Climate Change
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6

Environmental assessment information is available at:

www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/env-assessment/

www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/files/GUIDE-TO-THE-PROCESS_May-2023.pdf

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Public comments may be forwarded to: EAprojectcomments@gov.nl.ca

If you submit comments on a project that is under environmental assessment, please advise the Department if you DO NOT wish to share your comments with the project proponent.

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The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, will be signing a proclamation tomorrow (Friday, September 15) officially designating September 8 to 17, 2023 as Welcoming Week.

The signing will take place in advance of Sharing Our Culture’s Welcoming Week Open House at Summerville Condominium Building, 390 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John’s at 10:00 am. The Sharing Our Cultures Open House will be open to the public from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Sharing Our Cultures was founded to promote the values of multiculturalism and intercultural relations within a bilingual and multicultural Canadian society, and actively works to connect culturally diverse youth within the province by fostering belonging and acceptance among all children.

The celebration of Welcoming Week is based on a vision that Newfoundland and Labrador is a province with welcoming communities where culture diversity and inclusion are valued.

Welcoming Week is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the people and values that help everyone feel welcomed, with all residents encouraged to support communities by fostering inclusion, respect and intercultural understanding.

Visit Sharing Our Cultures online: www.sharingourcultures.com.

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The Honourable John Hogan, KC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, is congratulating 17 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary cadets upon their graduation from the Atlantic Police Academy.

The new cadets will join over 400 individuals who work tirelessly to ensure safe communities every day in the province. The 17 graduates will have an opportunity for on-the-job training with coach officers beginning next month in Corner Brook and on the Northeast Avalon.

The Atlantic Police Academy provides cadet training designed to prepare and qualify candidates to become a police officer with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. Using a blend of academic and tactical training, the program uses real-life situations and simulations to prepare candidates for the law enforcement profession.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is currently recruiting the next class of candidates who will be given the opportunity to begin training in January 2024.

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“Congratulations to the 17 graduates who completed the rigorous 36-week training course at the Atlantic Police Academy. This is a tremendous accomplishment, and I commend their desire to join the ranks of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, and take on the great responsibility of being not only police officers, but community leaders.”
Honourable John Hogan, KC
Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General

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The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today announced $700,000 in support of musical initiatives for the Year of the Arts.

Minister Crocker was joined at the announcement by Kellie Walsh, Andrea Rose, Ki Adams and David Buley, artistic directors of HarbourVOICES International Choral Festival; Rhonda Tulk-Lane, Chief Executive Officer of MusicNL; and Julie Vogt, Executive Director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society.

HarbourVOICES!, a brand new, home-grown international choral festival, will receive funding for development this year. The festival will bring choirs from around the world to Newfoundland and Labrador, and will take place from June 29 to July 4, 2024.

MusicNL will receive funding this year to continue to offer special programs aimed at enhancing music and supporting musicians in this province. MusicNL’s work began this summer when it offered an Enhanced Artist Development Program, the Community Presenter’s Program and a Micro Music Grant for Small Businesses, all supported by the Provincial Government.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society will be provided with funding to incorporate new and enhanced youth engagement initiatives. These events will take place across Newfoundland and in parts of Labrador in 2024.

This funding will be provided in 2023 to enable MusicNL, HarbourVOICES and the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society to advance progress in time for presentation in 2024.

In May 2023, the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced that 2024 will be the Year of the Arts in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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“The Year of The Arts 2024 will be a celebration of Newfoundland and Labrador’s rich and vibrant arts and cultural sector. And what would a year of celebration be without music? I am so proud today to announce this funding for MusicNL, HarbourVOICES and the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society. I am confident that this funding will result in amazing musical experiences, but I am equally pleased that the funding will directly support musicians in this province.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

“We are so grateful to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and Celebrate NL for their continued support of the music sector. This summer we supported hundreds of community groups and small businesses to hire musicians and celebrate great music all across our province. We look forward to making more musical contributions for the Year of the Arts!”
Rhonda Tulk-Lane
MusicNL

“As we welcome the world to Newfoundland and Labrador for the Year of the Arts in 2024, HarbourVOICES! is grateful to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and Celebrate NL for their support of our choral and arts community. The HarbourVOICES! team, consisting of The Singing Network, Shallaway Youth Choir, Music NL and Celebrate NL, are preparing to host an innovative week of choral events including a roster of International, Canadian, and Newfoundland & Labrador singing groups/choirs to this ancient and beautiful land for a celebration of diverse singing traditions from around the globe. This unique festival will provide spaces for collaboration, reciprocal learning, and diversity through the sharing and authentic experiencing of varied musical traditions and cultures.”
Angela Warren
HarbourVOICES! International Choral Festival

“In this Year of the Arts, we are thrilled to have provincial support to expand our youth initiatives across the island of Newfoundland and into Labrador. Training, mentoring, and providing young artists with performance opportunities is a cornerstone of the Folk Arts Society mandate. We’re looking forward to seeing our folk arts traditions through their eyes.”
Julie Vogt
Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society

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