Government of Newfoundland News
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.
Public Input Sought on Open Government Initiative
Executive Council
The Provincial Government today announced the schedule of public engagement sessions for the Open Government Initiative. Launched in March, the initiative’s early focus has featured online engagement and stakeholder sessions designed to improve access to information and data, as well as provide people with new opportunities to shape policy and decision-making in government.
Public Advisory: Provincial Government Advises Residents of Water Bomber Activity in Mud Lake Area
Natural Resources
The Provincial Government is advising residents of water bomber activity related to fire suppression efforts in the area of Mud Lake. To ensure safety, recreational boaters are asked to avoid the area as water is being collected from the lake.
Voter Information Cards Being Distributed for the St. George’s - Stephenville East By-Election
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Electors in the district of St. George’s - Stephenville East are asked to watch their mail for Voter Information Cards being circulated by Elections Newfoundland and Labrador.
Media Advisory: Attorney General to Speak at Canadian Bar Association Legal Conference
Justice
The Honourable Felix Collins, Attorney General, will speak at the Opening Ceremonies and Plenary of the Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) 2014 Legal Conference tomorrow (Friday, August 15). The session begins at 8:30 a.m. at the St. John’s Convention Centre, St. John’s.
More Than $24,500 Supports Lobster Quality Assurance Booklet
Fisheries and Aquaculture
With financing from the Provincial Government, a booklet will be developed by the Seafood Processors of Newfoundland and Labrador to provide the lobster industry with the most up-to-date information to help maintain quality, as well as to help harvesters receive the best price for their catch. The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, announced $24,550 today through the Fisheries Technology and New Opportunities Program for the initiative.
Provincial Government Provides Update on George River Caribou Herd
Environment and Conservation
The Provincial Government’s latest survey of the George River caribou herd, conducted in July 2014, has resulted in confirmation that the herd continues to decline significantly.
Over $94,000 Assists the Colony of Avalon’s Continued Growth
Innovation, Business and Rural Development
The Colony of Avalon Foundation is implementing key goals of its three-year strategic plan with the help of $94,891 from the Provincial Government. Funding will aid the Colony of Avalon with their marketing and development efforts, strategic fundraising plans, as well as with the growth of the organization’s online presence.
Tender Awarded for Extension to Elizabeth Park Elementary, Paradise
Education
An eight-classroom extension will soon be constructed at Elizabeth Park Elementary in Paradise, following the recent award of a tender, valued at almost $2.3 million, to Redwood Construction Ltd. of Mount Pearl. The extension will increase capacity of the school to accommodate population growth in the area.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following event relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Youth Ventures Awards Ceremony
Innovation, Business and Rual Development
The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, will address the 17th Annual Youth Ventures Awards tomorrow (Thursday, August 14) at 3:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Sheraton Hotel, St. John's, in the Court Garden.
Investment of $745,000 Will Strengthen Infrastructure at Dr. H. Twomey Health Centre
Health and Community Services
The residents of Botwood and surrounding communities will benefit from more than $745,000 in funding for new equipment and infrastructure upgrades to the Dr. H. Twomey Health Centre. The announcement was made by Kevin Pollard, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Health and Community Services, at the centre today. Mr. Pollard was joined by Clayton Forsey, MHA for Exploits, and Heather Brown, Vice-President of Long-Term Care, Community Supports and Rural Health at Central Health.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Announce Health Care Funding in Botwood
Health and Community Services
Kevin Pollard, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Health and Community Services, will make a health care funding announcement in Botwood tomorrow (Wednesday, August 13).
$100,000 Investment Supports Green Innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador
Environment and Conservation: Multi-Materials Stewardship Board
The Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) is providing $100,000 to nine innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador through the Solid Waste Management Innovation Fund. The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Environment and Conservation and Minister Responsible for the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board, made the announcement today at the Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report AH-2014-001 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ed Ring, has released his Report AH-2014-001 under authority of the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA). A summary of the Report is included below.
