Government of Newfoundland News

Service NL

The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Service NL, will participate in an event recognizing Safe Kids Week tomorrow (Wednesday, June 1) at 9:30 a.m. The event is taking place at Topsail Elementary School, 12 Spruce Hill Road, Topsail, Conception Bay South.

Transportation and Works

As the road construction season ramps up, the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works, is reminding motorists to use extra caution around construction zones. Driving responsibly and without distraction can prevent accidents and protect the lives of motorists and road construction workers throughout the province.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

Newfoundland and Labrador's Provincial Historic Sites sites represent some of Newfoundland and Labrador's most historically significant buildings and activities. The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, was at The Commissariat in St. John's earlier today to take a tour and visit with staff. Provincial Historic Sites opened to the public for the 2016 season on May 21

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

May 29 through June 4 marks Tourism Week across Canada, an opportunity to celebrate the social and economic value of the country's tourism sector. The Provincial Government is pleased to work with the Newfoundland and Labrador tourism industry to further grow the industry.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, today congratulated winners of the 31st annual ArtsNL Arts Awards announced on May 28 in Stephenville.

Advanced Education and Skills

The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, will attend the 2016 graduation ceremony for College of the North Atlantic-Qatar campus students taking place tomorrow (Tuesday, May 31) at the Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha, Qatar. Minister Byrne will be joined by College of the North Atlantic President and CEO Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan.

Service NL

Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to recognize the 60th anniversary of the Atlantic Branch of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.

Education and Early Childhood Development

Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to proclaim May 29 - June 4 as Early Childhood Educators Week in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Executive Council

Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to recognize today as Provincial Francophonie Day.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

As part of Tourism Awareness Week, the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will visit The Commissariat tomorrow (Tuesday, May 31) at 11:00 a.m. The Commissariat is located at the corner of King's Bridge Road and Military Road, St. John’s.

Environment and Conservation

The public is advised that the Dr. Leslie Tuck Interpretation Centre at Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday, May 31) for staff training. The reserve will remain open to the public; however, washroom facilities will not be available while the building is closed.

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be available to discuss the announcement to request that the Auditor General examine the appropriateness of the payment of severance to Ed Martin, the former CEO of Nalcor.

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, pursuant to section 16 of the Auditor General Act, has requested the Auditor General to examine the appropriateness of the payment of severance to Ed Martin, the former CEO of Nalcor.

Executive Council

The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs, will attend a ceremony and flag raising in celebration of Francophonie Day and the 30th anniversary of the Francophone flag.

Executive Council

The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women met with various stakeholder groups in Gander today to discuss the Provincial Government's Violence Prevention Initiative (VPI) and steps forward.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

The Exploits River Bridge, located seven kilometres south of Millertown, is restricted to single-lane, single-vehicle access. The Forestry and Agrifoods Agency advises that the restriction is necessary to ensure the safety of the public and forest workers.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

Colin Holloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will attend the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce tourism awareness luncheon on Monday, May 30 at 12:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Hotel Gander.

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, will attend the opening ceremony of the 20th Anniversary of the Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve. The event will take place at the interpretation centre on Sunday, May 29 at 1:30 p.m.

Health and Community Services

Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at the Evidence 2 Action: Newfoundland and Labrador Stroke Symposium tomorrow (Saturday, May 28).

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development and Derek Bennett, MHA for Lewisporte - Twillingate and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, will attend Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador's 45th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Tradeshow this weekend at the Holiday Inn in St. John's.