Government of Newfoundland News

Executive Council

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the following Parliamentary Assistant and Parliamentary Secretary appointments:

Executive Council

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is recognizing tomorrow (Saturday, October 11) as the International Day of the Girl. This day promotes equal treatment and opportunities for young females in areas such as law, nutrition, health care, education, training, and freedom from violence and abuse.

Natural Resources

The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources, has appointed an independent panel of five individuals to conduct a review of the socio-economic and environmental implications of hydraulic fracturing in western Newfoundland.

Justice

The Honourable Judy Manning, Minister of Public Safety and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the launch of Phase Three of the Alarmed and Ready Challenge for the province. This fire prevention and public awareness campaign is made possible through a partnership involving the Provincial Government, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services.

Education
Executive Council

HotShots, a pilot project designed to improve students’ awareness of energy and conservation, was launched today at C.C. Loughlin Elementary in Corner Brook. This project, which includes a Provincial Government investment of $200,000 over two years, is a joint initiative between the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Office of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.

Tourism, Culture and Recreation

A Provincial Government investment of $367,912 will help enable seven companies based in the Corner Brook region build stronger and more dynamic communities and enhance their local economies. The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, toured Quality Cabinetry and Carpentry and Headline Holsteins Ltd., two of the funding recipients, while in the region this week.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

On October 9, 2014, Provincial Court Judge Gregory Brown handed down a fine of $1,000 in relation to a finding of guilt against Colleen Stamp (formerly Colleen Weeks). Ms. Stamp had been found guilty by Judge Brown on September 30 of an offence under section 88(1) of the Personal Health Information Act, also known as PHIA [pronounced "fee-ah"]. Judge Brown found that Ms. Stamp, a nurse formerly employed by Eastern Health, had inappropriately accessed the personal health information of patients who were not under her care.

Health and Community Services

The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, will participate in the Sneakin’ It In! School Challenge tomorrow (Friday, October 10), as part of Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador’s Find Your Fit! physical activity campaign. The event takes place at Sacred Heart Elementary, 473 Curling Street, Corner Brook, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Justice

The Honourable Judy Manning, Minister of Public Safety and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, will make a fire prevention announcement tomorrow (Friday, October 10) in Corner Brook. Minister Manning will be joined by representatives from the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services and the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

Education
Executive Council

The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will be at C.C. Loughlin Elementary, Citadel Drive, Corner Brook tomorrow (Friday, October 10) at 10:15 a.m. to launch the Energy Efficiency and Conservation in Schools Pilot Project, HotShots. The project aims to improve students’ awareness of energy efficiency and conservation and encourage them to be agents of change in their own environment.

Health and Community Services

In support of global education, awareness and advocacy, October 10 is being recognized as World Mental Health Day.

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Junior High students from the Corner Brook, Bay of Islands, and Humber Valley regions of the province are taking to the open water to learn about coastal and ocean ecosystems through the Trading Books for Boats initiative, a project developed by the Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) Humber Arm. The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture provided $25,500 to ACAP Humber Arm this year for various initiatives, including Trading Books for Boats.

Education

The Provincial Government is recognizing Thursday, October 9, as the second annual School Councils Day to formally acknowledge the contributions of school councils towards the enhancement of school programs and overall student achievement. School Councils Day is part of Education Week, which is being celebrated in Newfoundland and Labrador October 5-11.

Natural Resources
Advanced Education and Skills
Education
Executive Council

Today, the Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources, launched the Women in Mining Career Connections information guide. As the first publication of its kind in Newfoundland and Labrador, the guide is a unique educational tool designed for students and teachers at the intermediate, senior high and post-secondary levels.

Executive Council
Tourism, Culture and Recreation

Since its debut in 2010, the CBC television series Republic of Doyle, filmed exclusively in Newfoundland and Labrador, has experienced record-breaking ratings and positive reviews. The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, attended the season premiere last night at the St. John’s Convention Centre. This is the show’s sixth and final season.

Executive Council

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will speak at the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association’s third annual Newleef Conference tomorrow (Thursday, October 9). The event will take place at the the Holiday Inn, St. John’s, at 8:30 a.m.

Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will participate in the 64th annual Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Convention and Trade Show. The convention takes place October 9-11 at the Pepsi Centre in Corner Brook.

Natural Resources

The Department of Natural Resources is warning residents about reports of wolf sightings in St. Lewis in Labrador. Several residents of St. Lewis have reported the sightings to conservation officers within the department.

Advanced Education and Skills

The Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, will address the Skilled Trades Conference for Women and Youth tomorrow (Thursday, October 9) in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The event takes place at College of the North Atlantic at 9:00 a.m.

Executive Council

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will bring remarks at the screening of the season premiere of Republic of Doyle at 8:00 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, October 8). The event will take place at the St. John’s Convention Centre. The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will also attend the event.