Government of Newfoundland News
Government Progressing on Community Sustainability Partnership Initiative
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Environment and Conservation
A new community sustainability partnership was announced through Budget 2015 that will provide communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador with increased revenues and capacity supports. One of the priorities of the community sustainability partnership is to continue to ensure clean and safe drinking water for the residents of the province. Today, a contract to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that will assist in reducing Boil Water Advisories (BWAs) in Newfoundland and Labrador was awarded to Big East Engineering Inc.
Right to Know (RTK) Week 2014 Essay Competition Winners
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
Executive Council
As part of the celebrations for Right to Know (RTK) Week 2014, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) and the Office of Public Engagement (OPE) launched the fourth RTK Week Essay Competition, along with co-sponsors Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) and College of the North Atlantic (CNA).
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Expansion of Colon Cancer Screening Program
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will announce an expansion of the Provincial Colon Cancer Screening Program tomorrow (Thursday, July 23) at 1:00 p.m
Media Advisory: Minister to Visit Cargo Securement Checkpoint
Service NL
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Service NL, will visit a cargo securement checkpoint established by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and the City of St. John’s tomorrow (Thursday, July 23) at 11:00 a.m. The checkpoint will be established at the intersection of White Hills Road and Sugarloaf Road in St. John’s.
Revitalizing the Port of St. Anthony with $80,000 Investment
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Provincial Government is providing $80,000 in funding to the St. Anthony Port Authority to support future infrastructure enhancements. The investment will allow the port authority to complete a feasibility study focused on improving harbour access and infrastructure in order to maximize potential growth opportunities for the port. Funding is being provided through the Regional Development Fund and builds on previous funding of approximately $3 million for the authority.
Consultations Will Examine the Adoption of an Energy Code for Large Buildings
Executive Council
The Provincial Government is undertaking consultations to inform the case for adopting a new energy code for the construction of large buildings in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Minister Participates in Sod-Turning Ceremony for New RCMP Detachment
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, today attended a sod-turning ceremony in Twillingate to officially start the process of constructing a new Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) detachment for the region. Minister King was joined at the event by the Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources and MHA for The Isles of Notre Dame, and Andrew Boland, Chief Superintendent of Criminal Operations with the RCMP.
$120,000 Investment Supports Sustainable Waste Management
Environment and Conservation: Multi-Materials Stewardship Board
The Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) is providing over $120,000 through the Solid Waste Management Innovation Fund and the Community Waste Diversion Fund to support 15 projects designed to help achieve sustainable waste management in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation and Minister Responsible for the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board, made the announcement today at the Elaine Dobbin Centre for Autism.
Minister Responds to Occurrences at Western and Central Health
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, issued this statement today following the two recent occurrences at Western Health and Central Health.
Provincial Government Expanding Business Opportunities for Former Provincial Parks
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs is making changes associated with the management and allocation of provincial parklands that were de-proclaimed in 1995 and 1997.
Media Advisory: Minister to Provide an Overview of Consultations Regarding Adopting the National Energy Code for Buildings
Executive Council
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, will provide an overview of the upcoming consultations regarding the case for adopting the National Energy Code for Buildings.
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Sod Turning Ceremony
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, will participate in a sod turning ceremony for a new Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) detachment in Twillingate tomorrow (Wednesday, July 22). The event begins at 11:00 a.m. near the war memorial on Hospital Lane across from the Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Recipients of the Solid Waste Management Innovation Fund and Community Waste Diversion Fund
Environment and Conservation: Multi-Materials Stewardship Board
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation and Minister Responsible for the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board, will announce recipients of the 2015 Solid Waste Management Innovation Fund and Community Waste Diversion fund tomorrow (Wednesday, July 22).
Venture Newfoundland and Labrador Announces First Investment
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Sequence Bio is the first company to benefit 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.
Partners in Manitoba, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, The Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Ontario to Find Opportunities to Support Remote Communities
Natural Resources
The governments of Manitoba, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Ontario are establishing a Pan-Canadian Task Force to reduce the use of diesel fuel to generate electricity in remote communities. Manitoba Municipal Government Minister Drew Caldwell, Quebec Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Pierre Arcand, Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Natural Resources Derrick Dalley, Northwest Territories Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment David Ramsay, Yukon Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Scott Kent, and Ontario Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli announced this historic agreement today.
Provincial Investment in Tech Company to Produce New Skilled Jobs
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
As part of an ongoing commitment to encourage economic diversity and support the growing technology sector, the Provincial Government today joined with Newfoundland and Labrador-based Verafin, a recognized leader in financial crime detection and prevention software, to announce a major expansion for the company. Approximately 90 highly-skilled jobs will be added to the local market as a result of a joint investment between the Provincial Government and Verafin.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Announcement of First Venture Newfoundland and Labrador Investment
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will attend the announcement of the first recipient of investment from the venture capital fund, Venture Newfoundland and Labrador, tomorrow (Tuesday, July 21).
Provincial Government Launches Strategic Health Workforce Plan
Executive Council
Health and Community Services
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador today released the Newfoundland and Labrador Strategic Health Workforce Plan, 2015-2018. The plan is a comprehensive fiscally-responsible approach to addressing priority issues facing the provincial health workforce.
Local Softballers Earn Gold at Pan Am Games
Executive Council
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Seven local members of the Canadian Men's Softball team - five players and two assistant coaches - earned a gold medal on Saturday, July 18, after defeating Venezuela 2-1 in the final at the Pan Am Games in Toronto. Brad Ezekiel of Harbour Main hit a two-run homerun in the sixth inning to clinch the victory.
Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador - Pride Week 2015
Justice and Public Safety
This year’s Pride Week celebration, “Be Seen! Be Heard! Be Celebrated!”, takes place from July 20 to 26. The Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador enthusiastically joins residents of the province in celebrating the diversity and accomplishments of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGTBQ) communities in reaching equality throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
