Government of Newfoundland News
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).
Newfoundland and Labrador Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission: Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission to Present Report to Government
Justice and Public Safety
Justice Robert P. Stack, Chairperson of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission, will present the commission’s final report to the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, on Monday, June 8, 2015.
Service NL Increases Highway Inspection Activity for Summer 2015
Service NL
Service NL has increased its monitoring of vehicles transporting cargo on major roadways for this summer to promote cleaner and safer roads for motorists. The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Service NL, today announced that highway enforcement officials will engage in more vehicle checks, maintain a greater presence at major landfill facilities, and will increase collaboration with law enforcement agencies to ensure drivers know how to properly secure a load for transport, and to ensure offences are addressed.
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association
Child, Youth and Family Services
The Honourable Sandy Collins, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services, will attend the Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association Annual Symposium tomorrow (Friday, June 5) at 7:00 p.m. at the Ramada Hotel in St. John’s.
Public Advisory: All-Party Committee on Mental Health and Addictions to Host Consultations in St. John’s and Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Health and Community Services
The All-Party Committee on Mental Health and Addictions will hold additional public consultations in St. John’s and in Happy Valley-Goose Bay in the coming days.
Media Advisory: Premier to Speak at Annual Mining Conference
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador will address the delegation of the 28th Annual Baie Verte Mining Conference, tomorrow (Friday, June 5) at the Baie Verte Kin Centre, beginning at approximately 7:00 p.m. The Premier will be joined by the Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources.
Media Advisory: Minister to Present 2015 Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Awards
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, will participate in the 26th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Awards presentation ceremony tomorrow (Friday, June 5).
The Rooms Corporation: Fortis Steps Forward as Centennial Leader Corporate with $3.25 Million Donation to Support First World War Commemoration
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development: The Rooms Corporation
Today, Barry Perry, President and CEO of Fortis Inc. presented a cheque for $3.25 million to General Rick Hillier and Tom Foran, Co-Chairs of the Where Once They Stood We Stand Capital Campaign to support the commemoration of our province’s contributions to the First World War. The contribution from Fortis is the largest known corporate donation ever made to a cultural institution in Atlantic Canada.
Ministerial Statement - Students Shine at Skills Canada National Competition
Advanced Education and Skills
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to congratulate the 50 members of Team Newfoundland and Labrador that participated in the 21st annual Skills Canada National Competition which took place from May 27to 30 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
