Government of Newfoundland News
Premier Announces New Initiatives to Support Awareness of Aboriginal Culture and Public Service Representation
Executive Council
The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced several new initiatives to support building Aboriginal capacity and expertise within government.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier to Address International Petroleum Conference
Executive Council
Tom Hedderson, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier, will address delegates at the 4th Annual Atlantic Conjugate Margins Conference tomorrow (Wednesday, August 20) at 8:05 a.m. The conference address takes place in the Avalon Ballroom at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre in St. John’s.
Public Advisory: Localized Flooding on the Trans Canada Highway
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works is advising that, as a result of heavy rain, there is currently a significant amount of water on the Bay d’Espoir Highway, Route 360 (kilometre 55), and on the Trans Canada Highway west of Red Cliff (on Route 1 approximately four kilometres from Grand Falls-Windsor).
Provincial Government Increases Toddler Rate Under the Child Care Services Subsidy Program
Child, Youth and Family Services
With a continued focus on strengthening child care throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, the Provincial Government will increase the toddler rate under the Child Care Services Subsidy Program. Effective September 1, 2014, the program’s toddler rate will increase from $30 to $33 per day for those children aged 24 months to under 36 months who are availing of regulated child care services.
Media Advisory: Cabinet to Meet in Corner Brook
Executive Council
The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and his Cabinet will meet in Corner Brook August 20-21. A media photo opportunity will take place tomorrow (Wednesday, August 20) at 9:00 a.m. at the Office of the Premier, Sir Richard Squires Building, 10th floor.
Today is Advance Polling Day for the St. George’s - Stephenville East By-Election
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Elections Newfoundland and Labrador would like to remind the residents of St. George’s – Stephenville East that Advance Poll voting is taking place today (Tuesday, August 19, 2014) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Provincial Government Supports Fire Protection Through $183,000 Investment in Grand Falls-Windsor - Green Bay South
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, was joined today by Ray Hunter, MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor - Green Bay South, to announce a new fire truck and firefighting equipment for the district.
$1.2 Million Investment Will Improve Municipal Infrastructure in the District of Grand Falls-Windsor – Green Bay South
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government has committed to a cost-shared investment of $1.2 million in the District of Grand Falls-Windsor - Green Bay South for important water and sewer infrastructure improvements and the expansion of the Triton fire hall. The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, was joined today by Ray Hunter, MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor - Green Bay South, for the announcement.
Funding of Approximately $145,000 Announced for Baie Verte-Springdale
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, was joined last night by Kevin Pollard, MHA for Baie Verte-Springdale, to announce a new fire truck and equipment for the District of Baie Verte-Springdale.
$3.3 Million to Improve Municipal Infrastructure in Baie Verte - Springdale
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government is committed to investing in projects which deliver benefits to residents including new facilities, road upgrades and water and sewer infrastructure.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for Grand Falls-Windsor-Green Bay South
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-NL, will be joined by Ray Hunter, MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor - Green Bay South, to make a announcement at the Pilley’s Island fire hall tomorrow (Tuesday, August 19) at 10:30 a.m.
Government Provides Nearly $1.7 Million to Four St. John’s Long-Term Care Facilities
Health and Community Services
The residents of four long-term care facilities in St. John’s will benefit from nearly $1.7 million in funding for facility upgrades and equipment.
$157,000 Investment Provides for Enhancements to Fire Protection Services in Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
A new fire truck for Buchans Junction and firefighting equipment for communities throughout the District of Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans were announced today at the fire hall in the community of Buchans Junction. The announcement was made by the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, together with the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development and MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans.
Public Advisory: St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre Closed
Tourism, Culture and Recreation
The St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre will be closed for the remainder of the day due to water issues in the building. The public will be notified once the building is reopened.
Provincial Government Supports New Single-Parent Apartment Building in Western Labrador
Executive Council
Advanced Education and Skills: Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
An additional investment of $280,000 through Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation will help build a 10-unit apartment building for single-parent families in western Labrador. The Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister Responsible for Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs, made the announcement in Labrador City today on behalf of the Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation.
$12.5 Million in Capital Works Funding to Benefit District of Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government is committed to supporting municipal infrastructure upgrades across the province and is investing $12.5 million in capital works funding in the District of Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans, cost-shared with local communities. The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, made the announcement today, joined by the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development and MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans.
Special Ballot Deadlines Approaching in the St. George’s - Stephenville East By-Election
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Elections Newfoundland and Labrador would like to notify electors in the District of St. George’s - Stephenville East that the deadline to apply for Special Ballot voting is approaching.
Advance Voting for the St. George’s - Stephenville East By-Election
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Elections Newfoundland and Labrador would like to notify residents of the St. George’s - Stephenville East district that advance voting will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, August 19, 2014). The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Province Commemorates Re-formation of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Tourism, Culture and Recreation
As part of the province’s Honour 100 initiative to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War, three plaques were unveiled today at the C.L.B. Armoury in St. John’s to honour the first enlistments in the remobilization of the Newfoundland Regiment in 1914.
Official Candidates for the St. George’s - Stephenville East By-Election
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
The official nomination of candidates for the August 26, 2014, St. George’s - Stephenville East by-election closed today, August 16, 201,4 at 2:00 p.m.The candidates are as follows:
