Government of Newfoundland News
Public Advisory: New Rabies Case Diagnosed in Labrador
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government continues to monitor for rabies after a cat tested positive for the disease in Labrador City in early June. This is the third domestic animal to be found with the disease this year. A dog was confirmed with rabies in Labrador City in February and another in Makkovik in April. In this latest case, the cat was attacked by a fox in mid-May and kept in a kennel for observation. The cat was euthanized after its behavior changed and it became aggressive.
Council of Atlantic Premiers - Media Advisory: Council of Atlantic Premiers to meet in Charlottetown, PEI
Executive Council
Premier Wade MacLauchlan will host the 26th session of the Council of Atlantic Premiers in Charlottetown on June 28, 2015. Premiers Brian Gallant, Stephen McNeil, and Deputy Premier Steve Kent will attend.
Government Recognizes the Contribution of Employees During Public Service Week
Executive Council
As part of Public Service Week, the Provincial Government is celebrating approximately 450 employees who have reached significant service and career milestones within the core public service. Employees who have reached 20, 25, 30, 35 and over 40 years of service are recognized by government for their commitment to public service.
Municipal Habitat Stewardship Agreement Recognizes the Value of Wetland Habitat in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s
Environment and Conservation
The Town of Portugal Cove-St Philip’s demonstrated its commitment to protecting valuable wetland habitat today by officially signing a Municipal Habitat Stewardship Agreement with the Provincial Government.
Media Advisory: Minister to Demonstrate Bicycle Helmet Safety
Service NL
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Service NL, will discuss new requirements regarding bicycle helmets today (Friday, June 19) at 3:45 p.m. at the Canadian Tire store located at 40 Hebron Way in St. John’s.
Public Advisory: The Rooms Will Remain Closed to the Public Today
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development: The Rooms Corporation
The Rooms will remain closed to the public today, Friday, June 19 due to water pressure issues caused by a municipal water main break. The Rooms apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. Further updates will be provided at
Town of Bauline Shows Environmental Leadership Through Municipal Habitat Stewardship Agreement
Environment and Conservation
The Town of Bauline showed its commitment to protecting valuable wetland habitat today by officially signing a new Municipal Habitat Stewardship Agreement with the Provincial Government.
Public Advisory: All-Party Committee on Mental Health and Addictions to Host Consultations in Labrador City and Grand Falls-Windsor
Health and Community Services
The All-Party Committee on Mental Health and Addictions will hold additional public consultations in Labrador City today (Friday, June 19), and in Grand Falls-Windsor on Tuesday, June 23.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Official Opening of Sportfest
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, will participate in the official opening of Sportfest 2015 tomorrow (Friday, June 19) at the Corner Brook Civic Centre. The event begins with a 3:30 p.m. reception, followed by a tour of Sportfest attractions and displays at 4:30 p.m.
Media Advisory: Ministers to Launch Inclusion Action Plan and Unveil Accessibility Upgrades
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, will be at the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John’s tomorrow (Friday, June 19) to officially launch a three-year action plan to further the objectives of Access. Inclusion. Equality. A Provincial Strategy for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities. The event begins at 1:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Mi’Kmaq Flag Raising Ceremonies
Executive Council
The Honourable Keith Russell, Minister of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs, will join Chief Brendan Sheppard, Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation, to raise the Mi’kmaq flag in Corner Brook tomorrow (Friday, June 19) to begin National Aboriginal Day celebrations.
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Municipal Habitat Stewardship Agreement Signing Ceremonies
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, will participate in two Municipal Habitat Stewardship Agreement signing ceremonies tomorrow (Friday, June 19).
Public Advisory: T'Railway Provincial Park Re-opened to Public
Environment and Conservation
The Department of Environment and Conservation advises that the 900 metre section of the Newfoundland and Labrador T”Railway Provincial Park between the Griffin Drive Walking Trail and St. Aiden’s Road, Corner Brook, is open to pedestrian traffic. All vehicular traffic is still prohibited.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Celebrates National Aboriginal Day
Executive Council
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to recognize all Aboriginal people across Newfoundland and Labrador as we celebrate National Aboriginal Day this Sunday, June 21.
Ministerial Statement - Brain Injury Awareness Month Recognized in Newfoundland and Labrador
Health and Community Services
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to recognize National Brain Injury Awareness Month in Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: NL Housing Earns Recognition for Inclusive Housing Design
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), today congratulated the corporation on receiving honourable mention in the national VisitAbility Awards of Excellence competition, sponsored by the Canadian Centre on Disability Studies. Recognition was given for the design of four semi-detached social housing units on Vickers Avenue, located in the Cashin-Froude Avenue neighbourhood of St. John’s.
Arts and Culture Centre in Gander to Receive Accessibility Improvements
Transportation and Works
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Provincial Government has awarded a contract for $315,000 to R & D Construction Limited for accessibility improvements at the Arts and Culture Centre in Gander.
The Rooms Corporation - Public Advisory: The Rooms Will Remain Closed to the Public This Morning
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development: The Rooms Corporation
The Rooms will remain closed to the public this morning (Thursday, June 18) due to water pressure issues. The Rooms apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. A further update will be provided at 12:00 p.m. on The Rooms website www.therooms.ca.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Launch of the Little Green Thumbs Song
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, will join students from St. Mary's and Hazelwood Elementary tomorrow (Thursday, June 18) for the launch of the Little Green Thumbs song. The event, organized by the national Little Green Thumbs organization and Agriculture in the Classroom Newfoundland and Labrador, will take place at Lester's Farm Chalet, 92 Pearltown Road, St. John's, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Public Advisory: The Rooms Closed to the Public for the Remainder of the Day
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development: The Rooms Corporation
The Rooms wishes to advise the public that the building will remain closed for the remainder of the day due to water pressure issues. The Rooms apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. Updated information will be provided at www.therooms.ca.
