Government of Newfoundland News
Provincial Government Invests $765,000 in Tourism Partnerships
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Tourism in Newfoundland and Labrador continues to grow as an economic engine. The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, today announced $765,000 in support of tourism partnerships.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Recognizes June as Seniors Month in Newfoundland and Labrador
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize June as Seniors Month in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a time to show our appreciation for the many contributions older adults have made, and continue to make, in our province.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Recognizes National Cancer Survivors’ Day in Newfoundland and Labrador
Health and Community Services
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in this Honourable House to recognize that yesterday was National Cancer Survivors' Day. With advances in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment more people are recovering and living longer lives following a cancer diagnosis.
Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Celebrates Environment Week
Environment and Conservation
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in this House today to recognize June 5-11 as Canadian Environment Week.
Legislative Amendments Aim to Prevent and Reduce Smoking
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Health and Community Services
A bill to amend the Smoke-Free Environment Act, 2005 and the Tobacco Control Act will undergo second reading in the House of Assembly today. The proposed amendments aim to further protect the public, in particular children and youth, from the harms of flavoured tobacco products (including menthol) and hookah smoking, and the potential harms of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes).
Media Advisory: Ministers Gambin-Walsh and Haggie to Outline Proposed Changes to Smoke Free Environment Act, 2005 and the Tobacco Control Act
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, and the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will provide details around proposed legislative amendments to the Smoke Free Environment Act, 2005 and the Tobacco Control Act today (Monday, June 6). The news conference will take place at 12:30 p.m. in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following event relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Participate in National Cancer Survivors’ Day Walk
Health and Community Services
Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will participate in a walk to recognize National Cancer Survivors’ Day on Sunday, June 5. The event will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Daffodil Place, 70 Ropewalk Lane, St. John’s.
Public Advisory: Update Provided on Portugal Cove-Bell Island Ferry Services
Transportation and Works
Users of the Portugal Cove-Bell Island ferry service are advised that the MV Beaumont Hamel, which has been providing service to Fogo Island-Change Islands, will return to St. John’s tomorrow morning (Saturday, June 5).
Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Attend Local Seafood and Cultural Festival
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will attend the Songs, Stages and Seafood Festival's Chef's Seafood Barbecue tomorrow (Saturday, June 4). The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Bay Arena, Bay Roberts.
Public Advisory: Mariners Advised of Closure of Placentia Gut
Transportation and Works
To facilitate the ongoing construction of the new Placentia lift bridge, the Department of Transportation and Works advises of the closure of Placentia Gut to navigation beginning Thursday, June 9, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily for an estimated two to three weeks.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Speak at NLMA Annual General Meeting
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will provide the keynote address at the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association’s Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Saturday, June 4). The meeting will take place in the Main Auditorium of the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Participate in World Oceans Day Event
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will participate in the opening ceremony of the seventh annual World Oceans Day family event tomorrow (Saturday, June 4). The event begins at 10:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Fisheries and Marine Institute, 155 Ridge Road, St. John’s.
East Coast Trail Association Receives $100,000 Operational Grant
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The East Coast Trails is one of the province’s most popular tourism attractions. Through Budget 2016, the Provincial Government has provided $100,000 to the East Coast Trail Association to support trail operations and maintenance.
Youth Innovation Projects Support Innovative Learning
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The youth innovation program helps create awareness of the value of innovation in the province’s high-growth resource and non-resource based industries. The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, today announced this year’s youth innovation projects at Amalgamated Academy in Bay Roberts, one of the successful proponents this year.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball and Minister Coady to Address Baie Verte Mining Conference
Executive Council
Natural Resources
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will speak at the 29th Annual Baie Verte Mining Conference today (Friday, June 3). The Premier will be joined by the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, and Brian Warr, MHA for the District of Baie Verte - Green Bay. The event is taking place at the Baie Verte Kin Centre beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Season Extension Program Supports Three Festivals and Events in the Province
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Provincial Government is committed to the continued expansion of the Newfoundland and Labrador tourism season through exciting season extension festivals and events. Budget 2016 includes $144,000 to support events through the province's Season Extension Program. Three events are being announced today, with more to be announced later in the fall and winter.
Public Advisory: Update Provided on Farewell-Change Islands-Fogo Island Ferry Services
Transportation and Works
Repairs to the MV Veteran are progressing well and it is expected that testing and trials will begin late next week.
Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Address Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association
Child, Youth and Family Services
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services, will attend the Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association Annual Symposium tomorrow (Friday, June 3) at 7:00 p.m. at the Capital Hotel in St. John's.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Speak at Canadian Cancer Society’s Annual General Meeting
Health and Community Services
Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at the Annual General Meeting of the Newfoundland and Labrador Division of the Canadian Cancer Society tomorrow (Friday, June 3).
