Government of Newfoundland News
Public Advisory: Polar Bear Warning Issued for Fogo Island
Natural Resources
Residents are cautioned following reported sightings of polar bears tracks near the community of Titling, on the eastern end of Fogo Island.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend St. John’s Airport Authority Event
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, will participate in an announcement tomorrow (Thursday, January 28) regarding the completion of the St. John’s International Airport’s new landing system and safety initiative. The news conference begins at 10:30 a.m. at the administration office boardroom, third floor, Airport Terminal Building.
It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day across Canada
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government is joining individuals and organizations across Canada in recognizing Bell Let’s Talk Day.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Meeting of Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works, will attend a meeting of the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety tomorrow (Thursday, January 28) at the Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street, Ottawa.
Public Advisory: Public Engagement Session in St. John’s at Capacity
Executive Council
Finance
The Office of Public Engagement advises residents that the public engagement session taking place today at Roncalli Elementary in St. John’s for the Government Renewal Initiative is at full capacity.
Provincial Government Recognizes National Family Literacy Day
Education and Early Childhood Development
Advanced Education and Skills
The Provincial Government is celebrating National Family Literacy Day today to help raise awareness about the importance of families participating in literacy-related activities.
Public Advisory: Load Restriction in Place for Mill Bridge in Grand Falls-Windsor
Transportation and Works
As the result of damage caused by an accident, a new posted load limit of 10 tonnes is in place for the bridge spanning the Exploits River behind the former paper mill property in Grand Falls-Windsor. For safety reasons, heavy loads are restricted until the bridge is repaired.
Public Advisory: Speed Reduction in Place on the Sir Robert Bond Bridge
Transportation and Works
Motorists are advised that the speed limit on the Trans-Canada Highway - Route 1 over and near the Sir Robert Bond Bridge near the Town of Bishop’s Falls is reduced to 30 km/hr. The speed reduction is necessary for the safety of individuals and equipment currently working on the site of the new bridge and will be enforced until further notice.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to attend NL Federation of Agriculture AGM
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Colin Holloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Wednesday, January 27) at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Hotel Gander.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Launch of Housing Support Program
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing, will represent the Provincial Government at the launch of “The Front Step” a program designed to provide supports to chronically or episodically homeless individuals so that they can obtain, and maintain, housing stability. The Provincial Government is a partner in the program, which is led by End Homelessness St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in National Family Literacy Day Events
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will be visiting two schools tomorrow (Wednesday, January 27) for National Family Literacy Day.
Three Companies Receive Investment through Venture Newfoundland and Labrador
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Three Newfoundland and Labrador companies will receive a total investment of $750,000 from Venture Newfoundland and Labrador, a venture capital fund established by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and managed by Pelorus Venture Capital Ltd. The fund is designed to provide greater access to capital for innovative entrepreneurs with high-growth potential start-ups.
All-Party Committee on Mental Health and Addictions Reconvenes
Health and Community Services
Newfoundland and Labrador's All-Party Committee on Mental Health and Addictions reconvened yesterday to discuss next steps in fulfilling its mandate. The committee will develop recommendations with the goal of improving programs and services for individuals and families affected by mental illness and addictions.
Office of the Information and Privacy Officer: Publication Scheme Template
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
As part of its review of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the ATIPPA Review Committee stated that “the Commissioner shall create a standard template for the publication of information by public bodies to assist in identifying and locating records in the custody or under the control of public bodies.”
Public Advisory: Ministers to Host Public Engagement Session in Corner Brook
Executive Council
Finance
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills and MHA for Corner Brook, and the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and MHA for Humber - Bay of Islands, will host a public engagement session in Corner Brook for the Government Renewal Initiative today (Tuesday, January 26).
Provincial Government Recognizes Confirmation of Aa2 Credit Rating
Finance
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, has again reaffirmed the Provincial Government’s commitment to protect Newfoundland and Labrador’s credit ratings. These comments are in response to a statement released today by Moody’s Investor Service confirming the province’s credit rating remains at Aa2 while the outlook for the province has been changed from stable to negative.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Announcement by Venture Newfoundland and Labrador
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will attend an announcement on the newest investment recipients from the venture capital fund, Venture Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Tuesday, January 26).
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Host Public Engagement Session in Rocky Harbour
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will host the first public engagement session for the Government Renewal Initiative today (Monday, January 25) in Rocky Harbour. The discussion takes place at the Fisherman's Landing Inn from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Statement: Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Reiterates Provincial Government’s Commitment to Harassment-Free Environments
Executive Council
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, today reiterated the Provincial Government's commitment to harassment free environments.
Public Advisory: Update Provided on Bell Island Ferry Service
Transportation and Works
Users of the Bell Island ferry service are advised that repairs to theMV Flanders and the MV Beaumont Hamel are progressing. Testing of the repair work on both vessels is ongoing and timelines are being determined. A vessel will return to service as soon as possible and updates will be provided when available.
