Government of Newfoundland News
Ministerial Statement - Minister Recognizes Foster Families Association Annual Symposium
Child, Youth and Family Services
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to recognize the annual Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association symposium which took place in St. John’s this past weekend.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Recognizes Newfoundland and Labrador’s Environmental Leaders
Environment and Conservation
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to recognize a number of this province’s environmental leaders.
House of Assembly Management Commission Meeting
House of Assembly
The Speaker of the House of Assembly, the Honourable Wade Verge, announced that the House of Assembly Management Commission will hold its next meeting at 5:00 p.m. today (Monday, June 8).
Premier Releases Report of Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission
Executive Council
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today released the report of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission related to the review of the province's electoral boundaries and a reduction in the number of electoral districts from 48 to 40. The report, due by June 9, was provided to the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, this morning and will be tabled in the House of Assembly later today.
Premier Speaks at Baie Verte Mining Conference
Executive Council
Natural Resources
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, was in Baie Verte on Friday night, June 5, to deliver the keynote address at the opening of the 28th annual mining conference hosted by the Baie Verte and Area Chamber of Commerce.
Revitalization Continues in St. John’s Social Housing Neighbourhood
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Provincial and Federal Governments, through Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, are investing a total of $740,000 toward the ongoing revitalization of 24 social housing properties in the Rabbittown area of St. John’s. The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, made the announcement today at the Rabbittown Community Centre in St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Premier to Discuss Work of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission
Executive Council
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be available to discuss the work of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission today (Monday, June 8). The availability will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Media Centre, East Block, Confederation Building. Premier Davis will be joined at the news conference by the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Justice and Public Safety.
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Roundtable on National Pharmacare
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will participate in a Minister’s Roundtable on National Pharmacare Monday, June 8, at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Toronto. The meetings will take place in the Provincial North Room from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (NL time).
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will address the 20th annual Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis on Sunday, June 7. The event will take place at Paradise Elementary School on Karwood Drive at 2:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Significant Social Housing Investment
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will announce a significant investment in the ongoing revitalization of the Rabbittown social housing neighbourhood in St. John’s on Monday, June 8.
Media Advisory: Minister to Celebrate National Cancer Survivors’ Day
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will bring greetings at an event to celebrate National Cancer Survivors’ Day on Sunday, June 7. The event will be held at Memorial University in St. John’s, Room 2028 of the Physical Education Building, at 1:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Annual Walk to Fight Arthritis
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at the sixth annual Walk to Fight Arthritis on Sunday, June 7. The event will take place at the Paradise Rotary Youth and Community Centre on McNamara Drive at 11:00 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend East Coast Trail Association’s Annual Tely Hike
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will bring greetings at the start of the 2015 Tely Hike, the East Coast Trail Association’s Annual Fundraiser, tomorrow (Saturday, June 6). The event will begin at Mobile Central High School at 12:00 p.m.
Public Advisory: Mariners Advised of Temporary Delays at Placentia Lift Bridge
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works advises mariners of intermittent delays to navigation through the channel at the Placentia Gut between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, and Monday, June 8.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend World Oceans Day Events
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, will address attendees at the second annual World Oceans Day Launch Celebration, hosted by Parks Canada and the Ocean Learning Partnership, at the Signal Hill National Historic Site Visitor Centre today (Friday, June 5). The event begins at 7:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Community Living Luncheon
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will attend a luncheon hosted by the Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Community Living on Saturday, June 6. The luncheon will take place at the Capital Hotel in St. John’s on Kenmount Road at 12:00 p.m.
Awards Celebrate Newfoundland and Labrador’s Environmental Leaders
Environment and Conservation
As part of Environment Week, the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, announced the winners of the 26th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Awards at a ceremony today at Admiral’s Green Clubhouse, Pippy Park Golf Course in St. John’s.
Coal Brook Bridge Receiving Upgrades
Transportation and Works
The Provincial Government has awarded the tender for upgrades on the bridge at Coal Brook on the Trans Canada Highway. A contract was awarded to Brook Construction Inc. for over $530,000.
World Oceans Day Promotes Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet
Fisheries and Aquaculture
World Oceans Day, June 8, is an annual celebration that encourages people around the world to recognize the significance of the ocean from a cultural, economic and resource standpoint and as an important habitat for an abundance of marine life. This year’s theme is Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet and it encourages people throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and around the globe to take time to reflect on what our oceans mean to them.
Community Healthy Living Fund Realigns Grant Programs
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Department of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development is realigning its healthy living, recreation and wellness grant programs to be administered under a streamlined program called the Community Healthy Living Fund (CHLF).
