Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Premier to Address Rotary Club of Clarenville
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will address members of the Rotary Club of Clarenville at a luncheon on Monday, September 14, beginning at 12:15 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for the Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Grants Program
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will announce funding under the Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Grants Program on Monday, September 14. The announcement will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador’s offices, 13 Pippy Place, St. John’s.
Man Convicted for Offences Related to Improper Use of Firearm
Justice and Public Safety
An investigation last year by Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officers has resulted in an individual being convicted of violations of the Wildlife Regulations related to the improper use of a firearm.
Public Advisory: Residents and Communities Should Prepare for Hurricane Season
Justice and Public Safety
With the recent formation of tropical storm Henri, Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL) reminds residents and communities to prepare for potential adverse weather conditions.
Wabush 3 Open Pit Mine Receives Green Light for Development
Natural Resources
The development of the Iron Ore of Canada's (IOC) proposed Wabush 3 Open Pit Mine Project in Labrador can now move ahead with today's announcement that it has been released from the Provincial Government's environmental assessment process.
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.
Springdale Receives Investment of Over $450,000 Health Care
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government has invested over $450,000 for the Springdale area to assist with the purchase of new equipment and upgrades. The announcement was made today by Kevin Pollard, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, together with Rosemarie Goodyear, President and Chief Executive Officer of Central Health.
Public Advisory: Prescribed Burn to be Conducted at Denny’s Pond
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Forestry and Agrifoods Agency advises that it plans to conduct a 290-hectare prescribed burn starting Sunday, September 13, weather permitting, at Denny's Pond. The site is located approximately 28 kilometres south of the community of Millertown and 15 kilometres inside the Denny's Pond South Resource Road in Forest Management District 12.
Investment of $245,000 Provides Health Care Enhancements in the Region of Baie Verte
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government is providing $245,000 for new equipment and upgrades at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre. The announcement was made today by Kevin Pollard, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services together with Rosemarie Goodyear, President and Chief Executive Officer of Central Health.
Premier Releases Status Report on Healthy Aging Initiatives
Executive Council
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Provincial Government has released a status report outlining the progress made on seniors' initiatives since the launch of the Provincial Healthy Aging Policy Framework in 2007. The announcement was made by the Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, during the 40th annual convention of the Newfoundland and Labrador 50+ Federation in Corner Brook yesterday evening (Thursday, September 10).
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Health Care Funding for Baie Verte-Springdale
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will be joined by Kevin Pollard, MHA for the District of Baie Verte - Springdale, and Rosemarie Goodyear, President and Chief Executive Officer of Central Health, to announce health care funding for Baie Verte - Springdale tomorrow (Friday, September 11).
Over $552,000 Places Cobb’s Pond Park Redevelopment on the Path to Success
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
To strengthen the Town of Gander’s ability to beautify the community, enhance the potential to attract families, and add appeal to groups holding events, the Provincial Government has provided $552,637 in continued support of the Cobb’s Pond Park Redevelopment Project. Funding has been provided by the Departments of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, and Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs.
Big Game Hunting Season Starts Saturday in Newfoundland and Labrador
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, today reminded residents and visitors to Newfoundland and Labrador that the general seasons for big game in the central and western management zones of the island and Labrador open on Saturday, September 12. General seasons for the eastern region big game zones will open on October 3.
Media Advisory: Law Enforcement Agencies to Discuss Hunting Safety
Justice and Public Safety
Officers with the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Division will be joined by members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at a media availability tomorrow (Thursday, September 10) to discuss regulations related to big game hunting in the province. The event begins at 11:00 a.m. at RCMP headquarters on White Hills Road in St. John's.
Newly Redeveloped Corner Brook Intermediate Prepares for Students
Executive Council
Education and Early Childhood Development
Transportation and Works
Corner Brook Intermediate will open its doors to students this week after the completion of a $16 million redevelopment and extension project. The school can accommodate over 750 students upon its opening.
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Eating Disorder Foundation’s Clinical Training Workshop
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will address a two-day clinical training workshop hosted by the Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Thursday, September 10). The workshop will take place at the Capital Hotel on Kenmount Road. Minister Kent is scheduled to speak at approximately 8:45 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Universal Design Workshop
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, will make opening remarks at a workshop, Universal Design: Building is for Everyone, hosted by the Independent Living Resource Centre, tomorrow (Thursday, September 10) at Bally Haly Country Club, 100 Logy Bay Road. The event begins at 8:00 a.m.
Residents of Placentia - St. Mary’s Region Benefit from $750,000 Investment in Health Care
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government is investing $750,000 to be used for the purchase of new equipment at health care centres in Whitbourne and Placentia.
Research & Development Corporation: Provincial Government to Invest $358,000 in Support of Provincial Salmon Aquaculture Industry
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Researchers will use a $358,000 investment from the Provincial Government to support the growth of the provincial salmon aquaculture industry. Through the research project, alternative methods for sea lice removal at Atlantic Salmon aquaculture sites using cleaner fish, specifically cunners and lumpfish, which are native to the province's coastal waters will be evaluated.
Minister Welcomes Students Back to School
Education and Early Childhood Development
This week marks the beginning of a new school year for students in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, is welcoming students and staff back to class and wishing them all the best for a safe and successful academic year.
