Government of Newfoundland News
$3.25 Million Committed to Provincial Agrifoods Program
Fisheries and Land Resources
Farmers and producers in Newfoundland and Labrador can now apply for funding under the Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program.
Additional Land Available for Agricultural Development
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is accepting proposals for the occupation and utilization of land for agriculture development in several areas.
The Child and Youth Advocate Releases Investigative Report
Office of the Child and Youth Advocate
The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released an investigative report today entitled The Case for Culturally Responsive Services.
Premier Ball Attends Hebron Tow-out
Executive Council
Natural Resources
Today, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, joined co-venturers for Hebron’s tow-out celebration at the Bull Arm Site.
Provincial Government Enhances Application Process for Job Creation Partnerships Program
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Provincial Government is enhancing the application process for the Job Creation Partnerships Program by extending the submission deadline to September 15, 2017. This will allow the program to be more responsive to emerging needs throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, including rural and remote areas.
Big Game Applications for 2017-18 Hunting Season Now in the Mail
Fisheries and Land Resources
Big game licence applications have been automatically mailed to hunters who are eligible to participate in the provincial 2017 big game licence draw.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Address Kiwanis Club of Grand Falls-Windsor
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works, will address the Kiwanis Club of Grand Falls-Windsor today (Tuesday, April 18) regarding Budget 2017.
Public Advisory: Forest Access Roads to Close April 21
Fisheries and Land Resources
Forest access roads in the following areas will be closed to vehicle traffic effective Friday, April 21, and until further notice:
Echocardiography Services Expanded in Central Newfoundland
Health and Community Services
Beginning this fall, people in central Newfoundland will benefit from increased access to new echocardiography services at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre in Gander.
Provincial Government Commits to Working with Federal Government to Implement Cannabis Legislation
Justice and Public Safety
The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General:
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Announce New Health Care Equipment for Residents in Central Region
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will announce a joint investment in new equipment for James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre in Gander on Monday, April 17.
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.
Jurisdiction of Citizens’ Representative Expanded to Provide Increased Oversight for Residents
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, today announced an amendment to the Schedule of the Citizens’ Representative Act that will allow the Citizens’ Representative jurisdiction over Regional Service Boards.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby Available to the Media
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will hold a media availability today (Thursday, April 13) at 1:15 p.m. in front of the House of Assembly, East Block, Confederation Building to comment on a leadership change at the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District.
The Rooms Launches First World War Online Exhibition and Virtual Tour
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Rooms continues its First World War commemorative efforts with the launch of a bilingual online exhibition entitled Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou: Newfoundland and Labradorians at War and at Home 1914-1949.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report A-2017-010 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Donovan Molloy, has released his Report A-2017-010 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A summary of the Report is included below.
Occupational Health and Safety Charges Laid Against Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
Service NL
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro has been charged with violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations arising from an incident that occurred on April 10, 2015.
Provincial Government Now Accepting Applications for Summer Student Employment Programs
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced the Provincial Government is now accepting applications for Summer Student Employment Programs (SSEP).
Media Advisory: The Rooms Continues First World War Commemoration and Launches New Online Exhibition
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Dean Brinton, CEO of The Rooms Corporation, and Anne Chafe, Director, Museum Division, will launch a new online exhibition: Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou: Newfoundland and Labradorians at War and at Home 1914-1949.
Premiers Establish Atlantic Clean Energy Partnership
Executive Council
The development of a new economy based on clean growth principles, development of cutting-edge technology, diversification of energy sources and more efficient use of energy creates a unique opportunity for job creation and economic growth for Atlantic Canada.
