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The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education:

Speaker, last week our government had the honour of recognizing 20 of the province’s young leaders – recipients of this year’s Research Inspired Student Enrichment Awards, better known as the RISE Awards.

RISE Awards recognize some of the province’s best and brightest Level II students who excel at the STEM subjects of science, technology, engineering and math.

RISE Award recipients receive tuition and support to attend one of three summer enrichment programs:

• the Research Science Institute at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
• the Boston Leadership Institute in Massachusetts;
• or the Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program at the University of Toronto.

We are pleased to report the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology expanded the number of award recipients this year from 15 to 20. We are also pleased to report that this year we saw the most applications ever. It is impressive to see students from all over this province excelling academically. Since 2011, 183 students have attended one of these programs as a result of the RISE Awards.

Speaker, I ask all members to join me in congratulating the 2024 recipients:

• Shalom Alemu
• Jassem Almutawa
• Noah Butt
• Hannah Cameron
• Frank Chen
• Daniel Cheng
• Christopher Donovan
• Lauren Farrell
• Adhira Ganesh
• Nancy Hassan
• Orpa Hawlader
• Felisha Hutchings
• Ella Ilijanic
• Meaghan Lee
• Madison Malone
• Molly Malone
• Natalie Mitchell
• Winner Nwachukwu
• Sarah Ryan
• Tara Stuckless

To all the recipients, congratulations! There is no limit to the potential of your growth. Thank you to all who work hard to make this annual event a success.

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The Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, will speak at the Central MinEx Mineral Industry Showcase tomorrow (Thursday, April 25). Minister Parsons will discuss mining potential in central Newfoundland and the outlook for mining in the region.

The event takes place at the Quality Hotel and Suites, 100 Trans-Canada Highway, Gander, beginning at 12:00 p.m.

MinEx is a three-day symposium that will promote dialogue featuring industry thought leaders, technical experts, suppliers and the local business community to exchange ideas and ignite new opportunities in the mineral exploration and development sector.

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The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, today announced more than $619,000 for 40 accessible community projects that will help communities support the well-being of residents.

Municipalities, Inuit Community Governments, and Local Service Districts were eligible to apply for Accessible Communities Grants, which were announced in January 2024.

The grants provide funding at a 90/10 cost share with the community. All the approved projects assist in funding initiatives and small-scale infrastructure projects that specifically focus on building active, healthy, accessible communities.

A list of the approved community projects can be found in the backgrounder below.

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“I was pleased to see such interest in the Accessible Communities Grants, with 40 community projects being approved to help enhance the overall well-being of residents. These grants will help continue to build more inclusive and sustainable communities throughout the province.”
Honourable John Haggie
Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs

“Accessible and inclusive communities benefit individuals of all ages and abilities by strengthening connections, providing equitable opportunities for everyone to thrive, and improving overall well-being. It is wonderful to see the positive impact of the Accessible Communities Grants that will support 40 community projects across Newfoundland and Labrador and help build a province where everyone is able to participate fully.”
Honourable Paul Pike
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities

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Recipients of Accessible Communities Grants

 

Community Applicant  

Project Arnold’s Cove Accessibility Upgrades to Community Centre Cartwright Hiking Trail / Boardwalk Extension Change Islands Community Centre Accessibility Upgrades Chapel Arm Community Centre Accessibility Upgrades Clarke’s Beach Park Accessibility Improvements Colinet Town Hall Accessibility Upgrades Come By Chance Accessibility Upgrades to Municipal Buildings Corner Brook St. Mary’s Avenue Complex – Accessible Pathways Cottlesville Community Centre Accessibility Project Cupids Cupids Trails Surfacing Upgrade Fermeuse Community Walking Track and Multipurpose Area Accessibility Upgrades Ferryland Town Hall Accessibility Upgrades Fogo Island Inclusive Spaces Make Happy Faces Fox Harbour Fox Harbour Pathway to Inclusivity Gambo Sensory Inclusion Trail Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook Community Centre Accessibility Upgrades Grand Bank Accessible Washrooms at Town Facility Greenspond Walking / Hiking Trail Accessible Upgrades Happy Valley-Goose Bay Kinsmen Park Walking Accessible Upgrades Harbour Grace Accessibility Upgrades at Fire Brigade Social Building and Otterbury Schoolhouse Hawke’s Bay Accessibility Upgrades to the Torrent River Nature Park  and Walking Trail Heart’s Delight-Islington Marina Building Accessibility Upgrades Hopedale Walking / Hiking Trail Accessible Upgrades Humber Arm South Clarkes Brook Accessible Upgrades Labrador City Rubberized Surfacing Centennial Park Mary’s Harbour Community Centre Accessibility Upgrades Marystown Walk of Hope Meadows Accessible Upgrades to Municipal Building Parker’s Cove Facilitating Engagement and Social Inclusion in Parker’s Cove Point Lance Accessible Upgrades to Boardwalk Extension River of Ponds Accessible Upgrades to Walking Trail Phase 2 Roberts Arm Accessibility for All Roddickton-Bide Arm Accessibility Upgrades to Town Office and Fire Hall Rose Blanche-Harbour Le Cou Accessibility Upgrades to Walking Trail St. Bernard’s Jacques Fontaine Accessibility Upgrades to Walking Trail St. John’s Bidgoods Park Accessibility Improvements St. Lawrence Age Friendly and Accessible Green Space St. Mary’s Accessibility Improvements for Town Hall St. Paul’s Improve and Maintain Accessibility for all Trinity Bay North Municipal Building Accessibility Upgrades

 

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The Provincial Government is inviting applications from community-based organizations to hold and promote events during Well-Being Week 2024. Scheduled for September 22-28, Well-Being Week is focused on creating awareness of the social determinants of health and how they contribute to an individual’s health and well-being.

Provincial Government investments and education are supporting the well-being of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. In recent months, the Provincial Government has launched a Poverty Reduction Plan, a Seniors’ Well-Being Plan, and invested in housing that is affordable, child care, clean drinking water and many other areas that address the social determinants of health. It has also taken steps to create awareness of the importance of well-being and how it is influenced by physical, mental, social, economic and environmental factors.

The inaugural Well-Being Week took place in September 2023 with wide-ranging events throughout the province, including nature walks and cultural events.

To support organizations in hosting events during Well-Being Week, grants of up to $1,000 per organization are available. To qualify, community organizations must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a community organization.
• Event description must align with the objectives of Well-Being Week.
• Event must take place during Well-Being Week.
• Must be willing to list event with description and event details on the Well-Being Week Events Calendar.
• Must be willing to have the event promoted through Government of Newfoundland and Labrador social media.

Applications may be submitted on WellbeingNL.ca.

The deadline for applications is May 31, 2024. Successful organizations will be notified by June 14, 2024, and will be asked to provide complete event details and descriptions by August 16, 2024, to ensure ample time for public promotion.

For more information on Well-Being Week grants or to submit your event for listing on the Well-Being Week Events Calendar, please visit www.wellbeingnl.ca or contact info@wellbeingnl.ca.

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“As a government, we are working closely with our community partners to support the well-being of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and achieving our goal of becoming one of Canada’s healthiest provinces by 2031. I encourage our partners to pitch events and activities that help create awareness of well-being. Together, we can make Well-Being Week a truly provincial celebration and learn, engage, support and take action around the many factors that impact our health and our quality of life.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

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To support community housing providers in the development of affordable housing projects, the Provincial Government is today announcing a partnership with the Community Housing Transformation Centre (CHTC) to establish a $1.5 million Newfoundland and Labrador Community Housing Growth Fund.

The fund will support non-profit, co-operative and Indigenous organizations and registered charities pursuing the creation of affordable housing with planning and pre-development work, allowing them to take advantage of funding opportunities from all levels of government.

Organizations will be supported by CHTC’s program managers from their initial project conceptualization, with the goal of helping to shape project development and improve the rate of project success.

Funding is available to support a wide range of planning and pre-development activities, which often serve as a barrier for community housing providers to advance projects. Eligible expenses include:

• Professional appraisals
• Site surveys
• Planning fees
• Preliminary design
• Environmental site assessments
• Geotechnical reports
• Project drawings and specifications
• Construction cost estimates
• Quantity surveyors
• Contract documents
• Development permits
• Legal fees
• Hazardous materials assessment
• Consulting fees

The $1.5 million invested in the fund includes $1.25 million from the Provincial Government and a $250,000 contribution from CHTC.

The Community Housing Transformation Centre is a Canadian non-profit organization that was founded in 2018 by a network of organizations that represent and serve the needs of Canada’s community-housing sector. The group has supported a number of organizations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador in recent years, including Stella’s Circle, the St. John’s Status of Women Council, The Gathering Place, Choices for Youth and End Homelessness St. John’s.

Groups interested in applying for support under the program can visit the CHTC website.

The Provincial Government continues to invest in the growth of the community housing sector. The Affordable Rental Housing Program includes conditional approval for seven affordable community housing sector projects that would see 130 new homes constructed in six different communities.

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“Through this partnership, we will empower community housing providers to overcome barriers that often stand in the way of moving important projects forward. Growing the community housing sector is key to increasing the overall supply of long-term affordable housing throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Fred Hutton
Minister of Housing

“We are very pleased to be supporting non-profit housing providers and co-ops through the new Community Housing Growth Fund. We are proud to be part of this important initiative to strengthen the community housing sector in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Stephan Richard
Development Director, Community Housing Transformation Centre

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The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for the Office of Women and Gender Equality, will bring greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE) 2024 Annual Conference tomorrow (Wednesday, April 24).

The event takes place at the St. John’s Convention Centre, 50 New Gower Street. The Minister will be speaking at 1:00 p.m.

NLOWE provides programs and services that connect and support women within Newfoundland and Labrador to start, grow and advance their businesses.

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The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture:

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the two crew members from Lark Harbour who were taken from us just days ago while fishing for lobster. Our thoughts are with the community and all those affected during this difficult time. The loss of these two valued members of the community will deeply impact the lives of families, friends, and everyone with a connection to the fishing sector in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Our thoughts are also with the survivors. This terrible disaster reminds us that though fishing is an honourable occupation, those who make their living on the ocean face significant risks every single time they head out to the fishing grounds – and it reminds us how valuable the industry is in our province.

Newfoundland and Labrador has experienced great loss on the ocean, and this tragedy will leave an indelible mark on the province’s historical fishing industry. We are confident our tight-knit fishing community will continue to provide support and comfort for friends and family as they mourn the loss of their dear friends and loved ones.”

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The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, will participate in Braya Renewable Fuel’s celebration tomorrow (Wednesday, April 24).

The event takes place at the Come By Chance Refinery, 1 Refinery Road, Come By Chance, at 11:30 a.m.

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The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure:

Speaker, I rise today to highlight our commitment to advancing improvements in transportation infrastructure throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, supported by our government’s unprecedented multi-year funding commitment.

With close to 10,000 kilometres of provincial roads and highways, we have once again developed a balanced approach for this year’s highway construction season, supported by an investment of $288 million in Budget 2024.

The Provincial Roads Plan is based on input from departmental engineers and the traveling public. Other significant factors in determining the list of highway construction projects include the impacts of climate change; commercial, industry, and tourism impacts; traffic volumes; and populations serviced.

Speaker, in recent weeks, we have already issued tenders for significant road improvements in areas including Jackson’s Arm, Cormack, Bay de Verde, Trepassey, Witless Bay Line, Bay d’Espoir, Labrador West, Burgeo and the Northern Peninsula, with much more on the horizon.

It is going to be a busy road construction season as we prepare to upgrade many roads, highways and bridges all over our province. The work we are doing will support communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and will help drive social and economic activity in rural and urban areas.

Thank you, Speaker.

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Today, the Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is announcing a call for applications for the 2024-25 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program.

Age-friendly communities play a vital role in promoting overall well-being by addressing a wide range of needs across various aspects of life and supporting people of all ages and abilities to age well in the right place and participate meaningfully in their communities.

The program provides funding support to eligible incorporated municipalities, Indigenous Governments and Organizations and provincially incorporated not-for-profit organizations with an age-friendly mandate and includes:

• Up to $10,000 to conduct an age-friendly assessment or to implement aspects of an existing Age-Friendly Action Plan.
• Up to $15,000 for eligible communities including local service districts that take a regional approach.

To obtain a copy of the program guidelines and application form, please visit the department’s website or call toll-free 1-888-494-2266. The application deadline is May 27, 2024.

Communities/organizations that received funding through the 2023-24 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program include:

• Benoit First Nation Inc.
• City of St. John’s
• Flat Bay Band Inc.
• Placentia Chamber of Commerce
• Town of Centreville-Wareham-Trinity
• Town of Fogo Island
• Town of Gambo
• Town of Gander
• Town of Harbour Breton
• Town of Harbour Grace
• Town of North West River
• Town of Point Lance
• Town of Summerford
• Town of Torbay
• Town of West St. Modeste
• Youth 2000 Centre (Y2C) Corporation

For more information on last year’s recipients, please see the backgrounder below.

As part of Budget 2024, the Provincial Government is investing $95,000 for the program for 2024-25.

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“As a government we recognize the importance of improving the well-being of people in communities. Encouraging communities to become more age-friendly will provide a strong foundation for an inclusive and accessible province where everyone is supported to live and thrive. I encourage eligible municipalities and organizations to apply for the Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program and help build a province that fosters health and well-being across all ages and abilities.”
Honourable Paul Pike
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development

“Our province is home to diverse communities with residents of all ages. Supporting our communities to implement age-friendly initiatives improves the holistic well-being of residents and enables greater accessibility and inclusivity. I’m pleased to see the launch of the Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program and encourage eligible communities and organizations to take full advantage of this program.”
Honourable John Haggie
Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs

“For more than 10 years, Age Friendly Placentia, a community initiative of the Placentia Chamber of Commerce with support from the Provincial Government Age-Friendly Communities Program, has helped bridge generations by introducing and leading many age-friendly and intergenerational initiatives in the Placentia area. This has helped create an environment where seniors are respected for the valuable contributions they make and are given a chance to let their strengths and talents shine.”
Winnie Barry, Program Coordinator
Placentia Chamber of Commerce

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2023-24 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program

Applicant Location Project/Plan Benoit First Nation Inc. Mi’kmaq communities on the island of Newfoundland Building Strong Age-Friendly Communities City of St. John’s St. John’s Voice of Seniors – Age-Friendly Cities Flat Bay Band Inc. Indigenous communities on the island of Newfoundland Determinants of Community Health Initiative for Aging People Placentia Chamber of Commerce Placentia Placentia Age-Friendly Bridging Generations Town of Centreville-Wareham-Trinity Centreville-Wareham-Trinity Age-Friendly Assessment and Action Plan Town of Fogo Island Fogo Island Inclusive Spaces Make Happy Faces Town of Gambo Gambo Gambo Age-Friendly 2023 Reassessment Town of Gander Gander Age-Friendly Assessment and Action Plan Town of Harbour Breton Harbour Breton Age-Friendly Rest Areas Town of Harbour Grace Harbour Grace Facility Upgrades at Otterbury Schoolhouse Town of North West River North West River Age-Friendly Assessment and Action Plan Town of Point Lance Point Lance Veteran Hugs Town of Summerford Summerford Active For Life Town of Torbay Torbay Age-Friendly Assessment and Action Plan Town of West St. Modeste West St. Modeste Age-Friendly Assessment and Action Plan Youth 2000 Centre (Y2C) Corporation Grand Falls-Windsor Together We Learn, Together We Grow

 

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The Provincial Government is pleased to welcome Uber, as it launches its ride-sharing service in Newfoundland and Labrador. Starting today, Uber is available for use by residents, businesses and visitors to the province.

In accordance with the requirements of the Highway Traffic Act, the province issued a Transportation Network Company (ride-sharing service) licence to Uber earlier this month.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador first announced the introduction of a provincial approach to ride sharing in October 2023. Legislative amendments to permit ride-sharing services to operate within the province came into effect on December 21, 2023.

More information about ride-sharing, including how to apply for licences, is available online.

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“As a bucket-list tourist destination, and with a growing reputation as a great place to do business, Newfoundland and Labrador welcomes visitors from around the world. These travellers are used to having a variety of transportation options at their fingertips, and today’s announcement puts us on par with over 10,000 cities around the world where people can hail an Uber.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“Uber has a great deal of experience with providing this type of service, which people, businesses and municipalities here have been asking for. We made the necessary changes to our legislation and took a provincial approach so ride-sharing operators can do business here. I’m pleased to welcome Uber as the first company to provide this additional option for residents and visitors who need and depend on reliable and safe transportation.”
Honourable Sarah Stoodley
Minister of Digital Government and Service NL

“Just in time for a busy tourism season, we are excited to bring ride-share to Newfoundland and Labrador. Residents and visitors alike now have a safe, affordable and reliable option to help get them where they need to go, when they need to, and for those with a safe driving record, a flexible opportunity to earn money on their own time. We’d like to thank the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador for their support of rideshare.”
Michael van Hemmen
General Manager of Mobility of Uber in Canada

“This is a great day for the Newfoundland and Labrador business community. The introduction of ridesharing in our province was a truly collaborative effort between industry and government, and we are grateful for the province’s support in making this happen. We are pleased to welcome Uber and the opportunities it brings for residents and visitors alike to better support our local economy.”
AnnMarie Boudreau
CEO, St. John’s Board of Trade

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The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is congratulating the winners of the 72nd annual Arts and Letters Awards Program. The awards were presented on Friday evening (April 19) during a ceremony at The Rooms.

This year, prizes totaling $46,700 were awarded in literary, music, visual arts and media arts sections. There were 30 winning entries in the Junior Division and 32 winning entries in the Senior Division, with an additional 27 Visual Art exhibitors chosen by the Curator at The Rooms, Mireille Eagan. A total of 618 entries were submitted for consideration for the 2024 program.

The Percy Janes First Novel Award, with the program’s top prize of $2,500, was awarded to Sabrina Pinksen for her novel, Those Who Stayed.

A detailed list of award recipients can be found in the backgrounder below. More information on the program and submission guidelines can be found here.

First launched in 1952, the Arts and Letters Awards Program is a renowned provincial program that encourages artistic creation and recognizes excellence through the awarding of monetary prizes, along with the opportunity for adjudication, to both emerging and established artists. Original creative work in literature, music, visual art, and media arts are eligible for submission annually.

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“Since its inception in 1952, the Arts and Letters Awards Program has been a beacon of encouragement and celebration for artists from various backgrounds, experiences, cultures and traditions. Artistic expression stands as a cornerstone of our province’s cultural mosaic, serving as a powerful medium for vitality and wellness. Sincere congratulations to this year’s exceptional winners and applicants! Your dedication and creativity are invaluable in shaping and enriching the artistic landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

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JUNIOR AWARD WINNERS

Junior Poetry [15 and Under] ($350 prize)
Adjudicators: Maggie Burton, Randy Drover, Katie Vautour

Anastasia Saika-Voivod, A Snowman
Sadie Butt, These are my Summers
Mia Butler, Alignment
Logan Caines, What we Forget to See

Junior Poetry [16-20] ($350 prize)
Adjudicators: Maggie Burton, Randy Drover, Katie Vautour

Rhyann Sibley, Ramea, NL
Arielle Connors, Birdbrain
Michelle Woodfine, Sinking Out
Bridget O’Brien, The Graduate

Junior Prose [15 and Under] ($350 prize)
Adjudicators: Ainsley Hawthorn, Charlotte Jones

Isabella Sommerfeld, The Letters we Read
Caylee Smith-Stoney, What can I do?
Dylan Whitten, Finding Peter P
Maia McKeown, Forsea

Junior Prose [16-20] ($350 prize)
Adjudicators: Ainsley Hawthorn, Charlotte Jones

Tanish Bhatt, A Pawn’s Shadow
Léna Bernard Wills, Seluk’s Fable
Alicia Power, Growing Up
Brianna Russell, Black Hole

Junior French Literary ($350 prize)
Adjudicator: Agnès Mamet

William Lush, Les roses d’or, d’argent et de bronze

Junior Music [15 and under] ($350 prize)
Adjudicators: Justin Fancy, Ian Foster

Ethan Gough, Dead Bodies

Junior Music [16-20] ($350 prize)
Adjudicators: Justin Fancy, Ian Foster

Summer Bennett, Another Girl
Rebecca-Ann Bartlett, Wrong

Junior Visual Art [15 and under] ($350 prize)
Adjudicators: Daze Jefferies, Jessica McDonald

Ava Slaney Hearn, A Matter Of Time
Emma Coffin, Here in the Garden
Ava Caines, Orange Bliss
Adam Masek, Fungi

Junior Visual Art [16-20] ($350 prize)
Adjudicators: Daze Jefferies, Jessica McDonald

Bronwyn Fiske, Nice to Meet You
Kanto Ratsimandresy, Healing the Inner Child
Amy Parsons, Our Mechanized Future
Briagh Hogan, Haleine

Junior Media Arts ($350 prize)
Adjudicator: Jenn Brown

Jesse Carew, Your Cat
Nyah Williams, Oranges

SENIOR AWARD WINNERS

Senior Poetry ($1000 prize)
Adjudicators: Mark Callanan, George Murray

Matthew Hollett, Lobster Villanelle
Duncan Major, Three Voices
Allie Duff, Bleeding Through My Jeans at The Bonavista Foodland
Bernard N. Wills, Pictures

Senior Short Fiction ($1000 prize)
Adjudicators: Evan Careen, Renée Hackett

Ida Linehan Young, Never
Darren Ivany, The Banshee on Salmonier Line
Connie Boland, Cards Laid Out On The Table
Kirsti Mikoda, Pam Sunday

Senior Nonfiction ($1000 prize)
Adjudicator: Libby Creelman

Stephanie Morgan, Going Home
Sara Swain, Palimpsest
Christina Wells, The Third Line of my Haiku

Senior Dramatic Script ($1000 prize)
Adjudicators: Ruth Lawrence, Bernardine Stapleton

Santiago Guzmán, Seis Grados en Mayo
Cole Hayley, & They All Melt Into Their Carpets

Senior French Literary ($1000 prize)
Adjudicator: Agnès Mamet

Mohamed Madiou, Âme fanée

Percy Janes First Novel Award ($2500 prize)
Adjudicator: Sharon Bala

Sabrina Pinksen, Those Who Stayed

Senior Music ($1000 prize)
Adjudicators: Justin Fancy, Ian Foster

Alex Dinn, Fairweather Friend
Pat Sloan, Can’t Wait
Mark Hoyles, It’s Not Bad, It’s Just Fast
Madisan Dohaney, Erase Me

Senior Media Arts ($1000 prize)
Adjudicator: Jenn Brown

Jason MacDonald, Evolution of a Province

Senior Visual Art ($1000 prize)
Adjudicators: Marlene Creates, Kendall Sweeney, Anastasia Tiller

Wanita Normore Powell, Tranquil, Inviting Lights
Kathryn Welbourn, Gifts of St. Vincent’s
Cathy Driedzic, Panorama: Life on the Ria Formosa
Nasim Makaremi Nia, Tuckaway
Carolina Valverde Cardenas, Glow
Shane N. Dwyer, Political Landscape
Maggie Rex, August
Amber Gibbon, Up in Smoke
Nicole Travers, Nkamulamun (My Heart)
Louis-Christophe Villeneuve, Vase torus 2023
Shell Ledrew, Newfoundlander at Vimy
Ting Ting Chen, A Midsummer Morning’s Dream: A Self Portrait

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To support the continued growth of Newfoundland and Labrador’s ocean technology sector, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, today announced a $467,500 investment in SubC Imaging to support the company as it develops a new underwater inspection system.

Clarenville-based SubC Imaging builds complete imaging solutions for clients around the world. The company is developing a multi-channel inspection system that includes up to six cameras for an ROV to provide full situational awareness. New software will be developed to merge the various sources of data into one system. The solution will combine cameras, lights, lasers, software and cloud-based infrastructure for end-to-end inspections and surveys.

The offshore energy sector requires regular inspections of subsea equipment, often requiring specialized personnel from multiple disciplines and a collection of various inspections. This new technology will enable SubC to provide an important service in the energy sector to closely monitor and inspect underwater assets in a more cost-effective and efficient manner than is currently being used.

SubC started as a home-based business in 2010 and now has more than 20 employees. The Provincial Government’s contribution of $467,500 from the Innovation and Business Development Fund matches SubC’s investment for a total project cost of $935,000.

The Innovation and Business Development Fund provides investments to grow Newfoundland and Labrador’s oil and gas supply and service capabilities, including opportunities to diversify capacities in other energy sectors. Support for these projects demonstrates the Provincial Government’s commitment to strengthen the province’s economic foundation by facilitating growth and innovation in our industries and technologies.

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“SubC has shown time and again it can compete in the global marketplace while creating valuable tech-based jobs in rural Newfoundland and Labrador. Our government is pleased to support ocean technology companies such as SubC by providing them with the tools needed to compete in an increasingly globalized market.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology

“Investing in the development of new inspection and survey systems will enable us to enter the market faster and achieve a greater impact than we could otherwise. We have worked with experts for the past year to develop product market and technology strategies, and we are ready to hit the seafloor running. With ocean tech poised for significant growth and a promising future, this investment makes a lot of sense. There is no more ideal location for advancing ocean technology than Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Chad Collett
CEO, SubC Imaging

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The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL, will attend Uber’s announcement about the launch of their ride-sharing service in Newfoundland and Labrador today (Tuesday, April 23).

The announcement will take place at the Quidi Vidi Artisan Studios, 10 Maple View Road, St. John’s, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

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Premiers have written to the Prime Minister regarding Budget 2024.

Premiers Write to the Prime Minister on the Federal Budget

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Les premiers ministres des provinces et des territoires écrivent au premier ministre du Canada au sujet du budget fédéral

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The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will bring greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE) 2024 Annual Conference on Tuesday, April 23.

The event is taking place at St. John’s Convention Centre, 50 New Gower Street, St. John’s, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

NLOWE provides programs and services that connect and support women within Newfoundland Labrador to start, grow and advance their businesses.

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Twenty of Newfoundland and Labrador’s top students were recognized today for the 2024 Research Inspired Student Enrichment (RISE) Awards. The recipients were announced by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, at a ceremony in St. John’s.

Rise Awards are presented to Level II high school students who demonstrate academic excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

To create more opportunities to recognize this province’s brightest, the Department expanded the number of award recipients this year from 15 to 20. The Department of Industry, Energy and Technology provides approximately $320,000 for tuition, accommodations and travel stipends for the students to participate in world-class enrichment programs.

Students will attend one of three enrichment programs for this year’s RISE awards: Research Science Institute, Boston Leadership Institute, and Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program. One successful recipient will attend the research-related enrichment program at the Research Science Institute, located at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); seven recipients will attend the Boston Leadership Institute, located in Wellesley, Massachusetts; and 12 recipients will attend the Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program at the University of Toronto. Information on award recipients is included in the backgrounder below.

Research Science Institute is a partnership between the Center for Excellence in Education, a not-for-profit organization based in McLean, Virginia, and MIT. This institute offers a six-week summer enrichment program in the Boston, Massachusetts, area, and emphasizes advanced theory and research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. This program introduces students to the entire research process, from literature review to experimental design and analysis.

Boston Leadership Institute is a three-week program held in Wellesley, Massachusetts, offering STEM research programs taught by top educators and researchers. Ranked among the top five summer science enrichment programs in the U.S.A., this program provides students with an opportunity to develop high-level research skills and subject matter expertise through lectures, presentations and hands-on experiments.

Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program is a four-week program held at the University of Toronto. This program offers pre-university engineering and science enrichment, as well as research project design opportunities.

Selection of the RISE Award winners includes an assessment of academic achievement, as well as written essays in which applicants must highlight plans for future study, career and research interests, and how those interests are relevant to Newfoundland and Labrador.

The RISE Awards recognize the need for early development of the talent required to advance research and development, innovation and economic growth among our province’s youth. Since 2011, the Provincial Government has provided an opportunity for 183 RISE Award recipients to attend these exceptional programs, investing in the next generation of STEM excellence.

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“The RISE Awards give hardworking and dedicated students from our province the chance to attend world-class enrichment programs, with an aim to expanding their study and career horizons. This year’s expanded cohort of RISE Award recipients demonstrates the Provincial Government’s commitment to supporting and bolstering STEM in Newfoundland and Labrador. I want to send my congratulations to all 20 winners. Their diligent work in both school and extracurricular activities has shown they will make the most of these upcoming enrichment opportunities, and they should all be proud of this accomplishment.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology

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Le gouvernement provincial reconnaît les 20 lauréats des prix RISE 2024

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• Shalom Alemu – Gonzaga High School, St. John’s
• Jassem Almutawa – Holy Heart of Mary High School, St. John’s
• Noah Butt – Discovery Collegiate, Bonavista
• Hannah Cameron – Holy Heart of Mary High School, St. John’s
• Frank Chen – Holy Heart of Mary High School, St. John’s
• Daniel Cheng – Holy Heart of Mary High School, St. John’s
• Christopher Donovan – Discovery Collegiate, Bonavista
• Lauren Farrell – Marystown Central High School, Marystown
• Adhira Ganesh – Gonzaga High School, St. John’s
• Nancy Hassan – Gonzaga High School, St. John’s
• Orpa Hawlader – Gonzaga High School in St. John’s
• Felisha Hutchings – Lewisporte Collegiate, Lewisporte
• Ella Ilijanic – Holy Heart of Mary High School, St. John’s
• Meaghan Lee – École l’ENVOL, Labrador City
• Madison Malone – Prince of Wales Collegiate, St. John’s
• Molly Malone – Prince of Wales Collegiate, St. John’s
• Natalie Mitchell – Holy Heart of Mary High School, St. John’s
• Winner Nwachukwu – Waterford Valley High School, St. John’s
• Sarah Ryan – Holy Spirit High School, Conception Bay South
• Tara Stuckless – Lewisporte Collegiate, Lewisporte

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Spring has arrived and with it snow melt and spring runoff. T’Railway Provincial Park users should exercise caution as conditions can change daily.

Areas of the trailway that are prone to erosion may experience washouts or structural damage due to possible increased water flow. Please be vigilant while enjoying the T’Railway and report any observed hazards to ParksNL at trailway@gov.nl.ca.

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The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Michael Harvey, has released his Report P-2024-002 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.

To view the Report in its entirety, please go to

www.oipc.nl.ca/reports/atippa-2015-privacy-reports/

Report: P-2024-002 Report Date: April 17, 2024 Public Body: Department of Justice and Public Safety Summary: The Complainant made a complaint to this Office alleging that the Department of Justice and Public Safety breached their privacy by issuing notices of garnishment to businesses that the Department should have known would not have maintained the Complainant’s privacy. The notices were issued pursuant to the Support Orders Enforcement Act, which authorizes the director of the Support Enforcement Division of the Department to issue garnishment orders containing sufficient information about a debtor to properly allow a garnishee to meet its requirements under the order. The release of the personal information was permitted pursuant to sections 68(1) and 69(1) of ATIPPA, 2015. This Office found no evidence that the Department breached the Complainant’s privacy in the issuance of the garnishment notices.

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Media contact
Sean Murray
Director of Research & Quality Assurance
709-729-6309

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The Official Addition of the Votes was conducted today (Thursday, April 18) at the Fogo Island-Cape Freels Returning Office. The Returning Officer reviewed the voting tallies from by-election night as part of the legislatively required procedure.

The official results of the by-election are as follows:

Fogo Island- Cape Freels Official Candidates: Political Affiliation: Official Results: BLACKMORE, Dana Liberal Party 2244 GILL, Jim New Democratic Party 169 McKENNA, Jim Progressive Conservative Party 3290 TOTAL VOTES: 5703

 

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Media contact
Rexanne Eddy
Communications and Training Officer, ATIPP Coordinator
Elections Newfoundland and Labrador
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
709-729-1474
rexanneeddy@electionsnl.ca

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