Government of Newfoundland News
Funding of Over $25,000 Supports Francois Fire Services
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Through a funding investment of over $25,000, the community of Francois will receive a new all-terrain vehicle (ATV) with tracks to transport firefighting equipment, and two new self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs). The announcement was made recently in the community by Tracey Perry, MHA for Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune.
$1.2 Million in Capital Works Funding Announced for Bonavista South District
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government is joining with the towns of Bonavista, Elliston and Trinity Bay North to provide $1.2 million in cost-shared funding for important infrastructure projects in the region.
Farm Field Day Invites Residents to Explore Growing Sector
Natural Resources
The Department of Natural Resources is encouraging residents to participate in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s annual Farm Field Day on Saturday, August 9. The event will take place in St. John’s at the Atlantic Cool Climate Crop Research Centre on Brookfield Road from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Public Advisory: Update Provided on Repairs to Placentia Lift Bridge
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works is advising that repairs are continuing to the Sir Ambrose Shea Lift Bridge in Placentia. While that work is ongoing the bridge remains closed and vehicular traffic continues to be detoured to Southeast Placentia Road.
Shrimp Industry Produces Best Practices Booklet with $27,000 in Provincial Government Funding
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Operators in the provincial shrimp sector will be better positioned to pursue best practices with the introduction of a new booklet supported by the Provincial Government. The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, announced $27,000 today through the Fisheries Technology and New Opportunities Program to assist with development of the booklet, which will provide product handling guidelines to all industry players.
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Funding Announcement in Bonavista South
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will be joined by Glen Little, MHA for Bonavista South, to make a capital works funding announcement on Thursday, August 7, at the fire hall in Bonavista. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Crummell Attending 196th Royal St. John’s Regatta
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will represent government and address the Regatta Day luncheon tomorrow (Wednesday, August 6) at 12:30 p.m. Minister Crummell will also view the Alex G. Henley and Associates Female Service race scheduled for 2:00 p.m. and will take part in the medals presentation following the race.
Minister Announces $3.9 million in cost-shared funding for Town of Bay Roberts
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government is supporting municipal infrastructure projects in the Town of Bay Roberts through a cost-shared investment of $3.9 million in multi-year capital works funding. Today, the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, was joined by Glenn Littlejohn, MHA for Port de Grave, and Philip Wood, Mayor of the Town of Bay Roberts, for the announcement.
Facilities in Springdale Receive Health Care Funding
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government is providing over $870,000 to improve patient care and enhance long-term care services at two health care facilities in Springdale. In addition, a contract has been awarded for the continued development of the new health care facility being constructed in Springdale.
Residents of Port de Grave District Benefit from $1.4 Million in Infrastructure Funding
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Through an investment of approximately $1.4 million in municipal capital works funding cost-shared with local communities, the Provincial Government is supporting key municipal infrastructure upgrades in the District of Port de Grave. The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, joined by Glenn Littlejohn, MHA for Port de Grave, made the announcement today.
Media Advisory: Attorney General to Attend Beaumont Hamel Commemoration
Justice
The Honourable Felix Collins, Attorney General, will attend a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I, today (Monday, August 4). The event begins at 8:15 p.m. at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, 200 Military Road, St. John’s.
Public Advisory: Lift Bridge in Placentia Remains Temporarily Closed
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works advises that the Sir Ambrose Shea Lift Bridge remains temporarily closed with vehicular traffic detoured to Southeast Placentia Road.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Municipal Capital Works Funding for Port de Grave
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will be joined by Glenn Littlejohn, MHA for Port de Grave, to make a number of funding announcements in the district tomorrow (Tuesday, August 5).
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Announce Health Care Funding in Springdale
Health and Community Services
Kevin Pollard, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Community Services, will announce health care investments in Springdale tomorrow (Tuesday, August 5).
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation - Upgrades at Regatta Terrace to Include Exterior and Ventilation System Improvements
Advanced Education and Skills: Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
G.S. Hunt Ltd. has been awarded a $222,000 contract to provide roofing and interior renovations on eight social housing homes at Regatta Terrace in St. John’s.
$52,000 Invested in Patient Services for Health Centre in St. Lawrence
Health and Community Services
The U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will benefit from an investment of $52,000 for patient service equipment.
Writ Issued for the St. George’s - Stephenville East By-Election
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
A writ of election has been issued for the district of St. George’s - Stephenville East by Newfoundland and Labrador’s Chief Electoral Officer, Victor Powers. The by-election will take place on Tuesday, August 26, 2014.
$1.4 Million to Support Capital Works Projects in the District of Terra Nova
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Provincial Government is committed to partnering with communities to strengthen infrastructure throughout rural Newfoundland and Labrador. Recognizing this, $1.3 million will fund a number of projects, cost-shared with communities throughout the District of Terra Nova. The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, made the announcement in the Town of Gambo today along with the Honourable Sandy Collins, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services and MHA for Terra Nova.
New Fire Hall Will Support the Work of Firefighters in Gambo
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, was joined by the Honourable Sandy Collins, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services and MHA for Terra Nova, and Peter Lush, Mayor of the Town of Gambo, today, to officially open a new $1.2 million fire hall in the community.
Roofing Company Faces OHS Charges in Provincial Court
Service NL
Service NL announced today that McCarthy’s Roofing Ltd., a supervisor and two workers have been charged with violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. The charges resulted from an investigation by the Occupational Health and Safety Division and related to inspections that occurred in Corner Brook on May 16, 2014. The charges were laid on June 24, 2014.
