Government of Newfoundland News
Provincial Government Issues Request for Expressions of Interest for Marine Ferry Services
Transportation and Works
A Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) is being issued by the Provincial Government to explore options for the delivery of ferry services on the south coast of the island portion of the province and the south coast of Labrador. The REOI calls for the management of the ferry services under a single contract.
Participation in Nunavut Conference and Trade Show Supports Successful Partnerships
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Representatives from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, including the Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, participated in the 24th annual Nunavut Conference and Trade show this week in Iqaluit, building on the spirit of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Newfoundland and Labrador and Nunavut. Minister Hutchings also had the pleasure of meeting with the Honourable Peter Taptuna, Premier of Nunavut, during the conference.
Online Campsite Reservation Service has Successful First Season
Environment and Conservation
A new campsite reservation service launched in April has had a highly successful first season, seeing a 20 per cent increase in usage over 2014. The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, released the latest statistics today showing that the online service, which allows users to create a user profile, and includes other new features, was well received.
Public Advisory: MV Northern Ranger to Accept Personal Freight at Cartwright
Transportation and Works
Effective Friday, September 25, residents of Cartwright and the north coast of Labrador will have the option to ship personal freight between Cartwright and the north coast via the MV Northern Ranger. The service is being provided subject to availability of space and on a first come, first serve basis. Personal shipments are not to exceed freight larger than items such as ATVs and snowmobiles. Commercial or business freight will not be accepted.
Media Advisory: Individuals to be Invested into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador
Executive Council
The Honourable Frank F. Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, together with the Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will participate in a ceremony of induction into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. The ceremony will take place in the Drawing Room at Government House on Wednesday, September 30, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Representatives of the media are asked to be in place by 9:15 a.m.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Premier Announces Senior Public Service Appointment
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced an appointment to the senior executive of the Newfoundland and Labrador Public Service.
Torbay Moving Forward on New Municipal Depot
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Work will commence this fall on a new municipal depot in the Town of Torbay. The municipal depot is being funded through a $5 million cost-shared investment between the Provincial Government and the town.
Infrastructure Improvements Get Underway in the District of Bellevue
Transportation and Works
Road repairs, paving, asphalt levelling, bridge replacements and wharf upgrades are currently underway as part of three contracts awarded by the Provincial Government valued at over $2.7 million. The contracts were awarded last month and work is ongoing. All three will be completed this construction season.
Public Advisory: Hunters Advised to be Cautious near Muskrat Falls Project Construction Sites
Environment and Conservation
The Department of Environment and Conservation is advising hunters to take extra precaution while hunting near areas where Muskrat Falls Project construction activities are occurring. Work on transmission lines and roads related to the project is taking place in multiple areas throughout the province.
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Final Workforce Development Roundtable Discussion for 2015
Service NL
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Service NL, will deliver opening remarks at the final Workforce Development Roundtable Discussion in 2015, tomorrow (Wednesday, September 23). The session takes place 9:00 a.m. at the Comfort Inn in St. John's.
Public Advisory: Motorists Advised of Lane Closure on Trans-Canada Highway
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works advises motorists that a section of the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH), between Soldier’s Pond and Butter Pot Park, will be reduced to one lane, effective today (Tuesday, September 22). The reduction is necessary to begin work on a culvert replacement near Kelly's Pond.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Nunavut Trade Show and Conference
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will represent the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador at the 24th annual Nunavut Trade Show and Conference this week in Iqaluit.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Tree Planting Ceremony to Mark National Tree Day
Fisheries and Aquaculture
To commemorate National Tree Day, the Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, will attend a tree planting ceremony tomorrow (Wednesday, September 23) at 12:00 p.m. at Margaret Bowater Park, Corner Brook.
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at St. John's International Women’s Film Festival Press Conference
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, will speak at the St. John's International Women's Film Festival Press Conference tomorrow (Wednesday, September 23) at 10:30 a.m. The event will take place at the Newfoundland Independent Film Corporation offices at 40 King's Road in St. John's.
Media Advisory: Premier to Provide Keynote Address at the 2015 Placentia Bay Industrial Showcase
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be the keynote speaker for the Placentia Bay Industrial Showcaseat 10:00 a.m.tomorrow (Wednesday, September 23). The event will take place at 1 Park Place, Blockhouse Road, Placentia.
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Energy West Symposium
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will be the keynote speaker at the Energy West Symposium tomorrow (Wednesday, September 23) at 8:40 a.m. at the Glynmill Inn, Corner Brook.
Partners Unveil Design for New Campia Gymnastics Facility
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The design for a new Campia Gymnastics regional facility was unveiled today in Mount Pearl. The facility is being cost-shared between the Provincial Government and the City of Mount Pearl through an investment of over $1.9 million. The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, was joined by the Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services and MHA for Mount Pearl North, and Randy Simms, Mayor of Mount Pearl, for the announcement.
Pharmacists Begin Prescribing for Minor Ailments
Health and Community Services
New regulations under the Pharmacy Act, 2012 allow pharmacists in Newfoundland and Labrador to prescribe and treat a number of minor ailments, such as nausea, cold sores, hemorrhoids and eczema. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, who was joined by members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board, the Pharmacists' Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, and other community stakeholders.
Trans Canada Highway from St. John’s to Salmonier Line to Undergo $5.7 million in Repairs
Transportation and Works
The Provincial Government has awarded a contract valued at over $5.7 million for rut repairs on various sections of the Trans Canada Highway (TCH) from St. John’s to Salmonier Line. The contract, awarded to Farrell’s Excavating Ltd., is in addition to $6.8 million in road upgrades already underway from Salmonier Line to Whitbourne.
