Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister to Receive Seasonal Influenza Shot
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will receive the seasonal influenza shot on Monday, November 2. The event will take place at Breakwater Pharmacy, 1604 Portugal Cove Road in Portugal Cove-St. Philips, at 10:30 a.m.
Arrangement Secures Additional Long-Term Care Beds at Chancellor Park
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government, through Eastern Health, has entered into a new arrangement with Chancellor Park for the provision of 120 publicly-funded long-term care beds. The agreement marks another important step in ensuring that capacity exists to address the long-term care needs of residents.
Media Advisory: Minister to Address YWCA Annual General Meeting
Executive Council
The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will bring greetings at the annual general meeting of YWCA St. John's on Monday, November 2.
Additional Accessible Taxis Cover New Ground
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Getting a taxi at a moment’s notice just got easier for more people in Newfoundland and Labrador with the awarding of three grants, valued at $25,000 each, under the Accessible Taxi Pilot Project. The grants have helped enable three taxicab companies to acquire, or retrofit, existing taxis which are accessible to persons with mobility disabilities.
$3.4 Million Enhances Work Experience through Job Creation
Advanced Education and Skills
The Provincial Government has completed the final round of Job Creation Partnerships applications for 2015-16 with 89 projects approved representing in total of $3.4 million in funding. These employment opportunities are helping an estimated 430 individuals throughout 80 communities, who are using their skills to support projects in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Students to Benefit from $15.3 Million School Contract in Gander
Education and Early Childhood Development
Transportation and Works
A contract valued at approximately $15.3 million has been awarded for the construction of a new Grade 4-6 school in Gander. This new school proactively addresses the increased student enrollment in the community and has been designed to accommodate up to 450 students. Site preparation and the installation of site services have already been completed.
Guide to Programs and Services Gets User-Friendly Update
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Guide to Programs and Services for Individuals and Families - an initiative under the Poverty Reduction Strategy - has been updated with new, easier-to-find information on more than 100 programs and services.
Public Advisory: Butter Pot Provincial Park Closed to Public
Environment and Conservation
The Department of Environment and Conservation advises the public that Butter Pot Provincial Park is closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic effective November 02, 2015.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend National Skilled Trades and Technology Week Launch
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will speak at the National Skilled Trades and Technology Week Launch on Monday, November 2. The event begins at 9:00 a.m. at the College of the North Atlantic, Ridge Road Campus, 153 Ridge Road, St. John's.
Media Advisory: Minister to View New Gender Neutral Washrooms at the Murphy Centre
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development will be joined by the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development and members of the Murphy Centre to view the recently completed gender neutral washrooms at the centre. The event will take place on Monday, November 2, at the Murphy Centre, 1 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's at 3:00 p.m.
Funding Supports CHANNAL in Peer-Led Initiative for Mental Health and Addictions
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government has provided $70,000 to CHANNAL to support a provincial peer-run mental health warm line and a peer support worker dedicated to support CHANNAL's Waterford Hospital Program.
$643,000 Investment in Economic Development Encourages Business and Community Activity
Executive Council
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Provincial Government is supporting economic opportunities in the tourism sector with an investment of $643,000 in the Conception Bay South T'railway Project and the Town of Paradise's Multi-Purpose Site Project. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, at the Manuels River Interpretation Centre in Conception Bay South.
Minister Releases Report on Province’s Electricity System
Natural Resources
The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources, today released a review of the province's electrical system completed by Power Advisory LLC.
Public Advisory: Residents Reminded of Rules Governing ATV/UTV Use
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Residents are encouraged to become familiar with the rules and regulations governing the use of all-terrain and other recreational vehicles in the province.
Public Advisory: November 1 Marks End of Daylight Savings Time
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded that Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, clocks should be turned back one hour.
Provincial Government Issues Tender for Sale of Former Hoyles Escasoni Complex
Transportation and Works
A tender has been issued for the sale of the Hoyles Escasoni Complex in St. John's. The facility was replaced last year with the new state of the art long-term care facility on Newfoundland Drive.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Investment in CHANNAL
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will make a funding announcement for CHANNAL tomorrow (Friday, October 30). The event will take place at CHANNAL's office in St. John's, 284 Lemarchant Road, at 11:00 a.m.
Provincial Government Awards $7.2 Million Contract for Extension and Renovations to St. Peter’s Junior High
Education and Early Childhood Development
Transportation and Works
A contract for $7.2 million has been awarded for an extension and renovations to St. Peter's Junior High in Mount Pearl. Once construction is complete, the school will be able to accommodate approximately 780 students and help to meet the needs of the growing student population in the area.
Work Begins Following Award of Contract for Waste Transfer Stations on West Coast
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
A contract has been awarded to Mike Kelly & Sons Limited valued at over $38 million for the construction of six waste transfer stations on the west coast of the province.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Official Opening of Hibernia Offshore Operations Simulator Facility
Advanced Education and Skills
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, will attend the official opening of the Hibernia Offshore Operations Simulator Facility tomorrow (Friday, October 30). The simulator is the latest in training technology for the offshore oil and gas sector. It will be used to train new and existing offshore personnel to perform complex tasks such as positioning and mooring offshore rigs and supply platforms in harsh working environments. The event takes place at the Marine Institute, 155 Ridge Road, St. John's at 10:30 a.m.
