Government of Newfoundland News

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will attend a full-day kindergarten celebration ceremony tomorrow (Friday, June 9) at Goulds Elementary School, 46 Doyles Road, Goulds, starting at 9:40 a.m.

Health and Community Services

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will bring greetings at the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador’s annual general meeting tomorrow (Friday, June 9) at the Sheraton Hotel, St. John’s.

Fisheries and Land Resources

World Oceans Day, recognized annually on June 8, provides a valuable opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of protecting the world’s oceans.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Provincial Government joined the City of St. John’s today to officially open the new Paul Reynolds Community Centre. The facility will serve as a hub for the community and is named after an important local resident, Paul Reynolds, who was mayor of the Town of Wedgewood Park before amalgamation with St. John’s in 1992.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Community Services, will bring greetings at the official opening of the Paul Reynolds Community Centre at Wedgewood Park. The event takes place tomorrow (Thursday, June 8) at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive, St. John’s, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will launch a new initiative aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs during the CBDC’s Business of the Year Awards tomorrow (Thursday, June 8).

Fisheries and Land Resources

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will speak at an event hosted by ACAP Humber Arm to celebrate World Oceans Day tomorrow (Thursday, June 8).

Children, Seniors and Social Development

The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, will speak at the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities AGM and Inclusion Awards tomorrow (Thursday, June 8). The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 180 Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s.

Finance

The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will bring greetings to new Canadian Citizens at a Citizenship Ceremony today (Wednesday, June 7). The event takes place at the Manuels River Hibernia interpretation Centre, Manuels, beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Health and Community Services

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will open the Dietitians of Canada’s national conference tomorrow (Thursday, June 8). The opening ceremony will take place at the St. John’s Convention Centre in the Bowring Ballroom at 8:45 a.m. Minister Haggie will speak at approximately 9:00 a.m.

Transportation and Works

The Outer Ring Road from Kenmount Road interchange to Logy Bay Road interchange will be closed Sunday, June 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a cleanup of litter and large discarded items.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

Natural Resources

The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources will speak at the official opening of eDNAtec’s Centre for Environmental Genomics Applications tomorrow (Wednesday, June 7). The event will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Centre for Environmental Genomics Applications, 14 International Place, Unit 102, St. John’s.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Community Services, will help launch the 17th Annual Nickel Independent Film Festival tomorrow (Wednesday, June 7) at 10:30 a.m. The event takes place at the Newfoundland Independent Film Cooperative (NIFCO) office, 40 Kings Road, St. John’s.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, was joined today by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills and MHA for Corner Brook, to announce over $4.5 million through the Multi Year Capital Works (MYCW) program for projects in the City of Corner Brook. Minister Joyce also announced more than $4.5 million in funding for the Western Regional Service Board.

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will participate in a joint mission of Canada’s premiers to Washington, D.C. from June 6 to 8.

Justice and Public Safety

The safety and wellbeing of inmates and correctional staff in the province’s facilities is a top priority. I cannot comment on matters before the court but, I can give some general information about the process of transferring female inmates. Currently, there are no adult custody female cells in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. It’s common for female inmates from all regions in the province, to be transferred to Newfoundland and Labrador’s Correctional Centre for Women, in Clarenville. If the Correctional Centre in Clarenville is full, women are held at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary in St. John’s.

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will attend a breakfast for students and families tomorrow (Tuesday, June 6).

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, and the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills and MHA for Corner Brook, will make funding announcements that will benefit the City of Corner Brook and the Western Regional Service Board tomorrow (Tuesday, June 6). The event will take place at Corner Brook City Hall, 5 Park Street, at 12:00 p.m.

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will speak at the Sharing Our Cultures Canada 150 Youth Video Festival Celebration tomorrow (Tuesday, June 6).