Government of Newfoundland News
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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.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Bring Greetings at Association of Registered Nurses AGM
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.
World Oceans Day Highlights the Importance of Marine Stewardship
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.
Provincial Government Marks Grand Opening of Paul Reynolds Community Centre
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.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Davis to Participate in Community Centre Opening
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.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Launch New Initiative for Young Entrepreneurs
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).
Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Speak at World Oceans Day Event
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).
Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Address Coalition of Persons with Disabilities AGM
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.
Media Advisory: Minister Bennett to Participate in Citizenship Ceremony
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.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Address National Dietitians Conference
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.
Public Advisory: Motorists Reminded of Outer Ring Road Closure
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.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
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.
Media Advisory: Minister Coady to participate in eDNAtec Official Opening
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.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Davis to Launch 17th Annual Nickel Independent Film Festival
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.
Minister Joyce and Minister Byrne Announce Funding for Western Regional Service Board and Corner Brook Infrastructure Projects
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.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Participate in Council of the Federation Mission to Washington D.C.
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.
Minister Parsons Addresses the Housing of Female Inmates at HMP
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.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Attend School Event 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).
Media Advisory: Minister Joyce and Minister Byrne to Announce Funding for Corner Brook Infrastructure and Western Regional Service Board
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.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Speak at Sharing Our Cultures Canada 150 Youth Event
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).