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Provincial Government Implements Flatter, Leaner Management Structure

mer, 02/22/2017 - 10:40

Executive Council

Today the Provincial Government announced the continuation of the implementation of a Flatter, Leaner Management Structure. A detailed review of departmental structures and management subordinate reporting relationships has been completed, resulting in the net reduction of 287 management (HL pay scale) level positions from core government.

Media Advisory: Premier Ball and Minister Bennett to Make Announcement

mer, 02/22/2017 - 09:50

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will make an announcement at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, February 22) in the Media Centre, East Block, Confederation Building.

Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Celebrate Pink Shirt Day

mar, 02/21/2017 - 16:45

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will bring greetings during the Safe and Caring Schools/Pink Shirt Day Assembly at St. Francis of Assisi School, located at 29 Outer Cove Road, tomorrow (Wednesday, February 22) at 10:00 a.m.

Media Advisory: Opening of House of Assembly

mar, 02/21/2017 - 16:25

House of Assembly

The Honourable Tom Osborne, Speaker of the House of Assembly, announced today that the House of Assembly will open for the spring sitting at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 27.

Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Address Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Conference

mar, 02/21/2017 - 16:10

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will address delegates at the Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Annual Conference and Trade Show tomorrow (Wednesday, February 22) at 12:30 p.m. at Hotel Gander, Salon A, B & C, Gander.

Environmental Assessment Bulletin

mar, 02/21/2017 - 14:45

Environment and Climate Change

The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

Next Phase of Team Gushue Highway Moves Forward

mar, 02/21/2017 - 14:00

Executive Council
Transportation and Works

A tender has been issued for the next phase of the construction of the Team Gushue Highway, which will see the highway extended from Kenmount Road to Topsail Road. Once completed, the highway will connect the Outer Ring Road to Pitt’s Memorial Drive.

The Child and Youth Advocate Challenges the Province to Pink it Up

mar, 02/21/2017 - 13:45

Office of the Child and Youth Advocate

In bringing awareness to the issue of bullying, the staff of the Office of the Advocate for Children and Youth will wear pink tomorrow! Jackie Lake Kavanagh, Child and Youth Advocate, puts out a challenge to all individuals in the province, government departments, community agencies, businesses, other statutory offices and the media to wear pink tomorrow and show support for our young people. Send us your pictures at office@ocya.ca and we will post them on our website.

Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Address Community Sector Council Event

mar, 02/21/2017 - 00:00

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will deliver the keynote address at the Community Sector Council Annual Volunteerism Luncheon today (Tuesday, February 21) at the Holiday Inn, 180 Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s beginning at 12:00 p.m.

Grand Falls-Windsor Community Infrastructure to Receive Upgrades

lun, 02/20/2017 - 16:05

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor will upgrade an existing trail system in the town and develop a new trail, thanks in part to investments by the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador totalling more than $677,000.

Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Address Horticulture Producers Conference

lun, 02/20/2017 - 15:10

Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods, will address attendees at the Newfoundland and Labrador Horticulture Producers Council Conference tomorrow (Tuesday, February 21), 12:45 p.m. at the Comfort Inn Airport, St. John’s.

Provincial Government Comments on Auditor General’s Report

lun, 02/20/2017 - 14:45

Executive Council

“I thank the Auditor General for his thorough review and comprehensive analysis of the issues surrounding the departure of Ed Martin from his position as Chief Executive Officer of Nalcor Energy.

Public Advisory: Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes to Hold Public Consultations in St. John’s and Conception Bay South

lun, 02/20/2017 - 14:20

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes is inviting residents who have an interest in education to public consultations in St. Johns and Conception Bay South. The schedule for these consultations is as follows:

Auditor General Delivers Report on his Review of Severance - Mr. Edmund J. Martin

lun, 02/20/2017 - 14:00

Office of the Auditor General

Auditor General, Terry Paddon, delivered his report on a review of the severance benefits received by Mr. Edmund J. Martin upon his cessation of employment as Chief Executive Officer of Nalcor Energy to the Minister of Finance today.

Public Advisory: Provincial Consultations on Indexing Minimum Wage Continue

lun, 02/20/2017 - 13:15

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

Public consultations to help establish a clear and consistent method of determining future increases to the minimum wage are ongoing this week, with today’s sessions in Grand Falls-Windsor taking place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at College of the North Atlantic, 5 Cromer Avenue.

Atlantic Premiers Collaborating to Grow the Economy

lun, 02/20/2017 - 12:55

Executive Council

Steady Brook, NL (February 20, 2017) – Atlantic Premiers are working together to find innovative solutions to grow the region’s economy and address the challenges facing Atlantic Canadians.

Public Advisory: Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes to Hold Public Consultations in Clarenville and Marystown

lun, 02/20/2017 - 10:55

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes is inviting residents who have an interest in education to public consultations in Clarenville and Marystown. The schedule for these consultations is as follows:

Public Advisory: Caribou Survey Taking Place on Northern Peninsula

lun, 02/20/2017 - 10:25

Environment and Climate Change

A population survey of woodland caribou herds will be carried out over the next several weeks on the Northern Peninsula.

Media Advisory: Premier Ball and Ministers Meeting in Corner Brook

ven, 02/17/2017 - 16:45

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball and his Cabinet are holding meetings at the Sir Richard Squires Building in Corner Brook. There will be a photo opportunity for media on Saturday, February 18, at 2:00 p.m. in the main lobby of the Sir Richard Squires Building.

The Child and Youth Advocate Addresses Education Issues

ven, 02/17/2017 - 16:20

Office of the Child and Youth Advocate

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) believes in youth being involved in representing issues affecting them. Their voices are central in helping us understand issues from their perspectives.

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