Government of Newfoundland News

Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL) encourages residents to be cautious around coastlines and waterways over the coming days as there is potential for elevated water levels due to large waves and swells associated with an intense low pressure system near Greenland.

Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL) encourages residents to be cautious around coastlines and waterways over the coming days as there is potential for elevated water levels due to large waves and swells associated with an intense low pressure system near Greenland.

Environment and Conservation

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

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded a $128,000 contract to Eastern Sheet Metal Works Ltd. to upgrade heating systems in five St. John’s buildings containing 30 social housing units.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ed Ring, has released his Report A-2015-011 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A summary of the Report is included below.

Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, announced today that the RNC Corner Brook Detachment will continue call relay and verification services for the volunteer fire departments in the City of Corner Brook and the Bay of Islands region.

Advanced Education and Skills

The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, will speak at the New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Corner Brook, which will launch the city’s 60th anniversary celebrations, today (Thursday, December 31). The event takes place at the Corner Brook Civic Centre Annex beginning at 8:00 p.m.

Justice and Public Safety

The Department of Justice and Public Safety today issued the following statement in relation to a conviction at Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in Port aux Choix for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act associated with the death of a Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officer in February 2013:

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has awarded a $167,000 contract to G.S. Hunt Enterprises Ltd. to provide roofing upgrades on two buildings containing 20 social housing units on Topsail Road in Mount Pearl.

Transportation and Works

The MV Veteran is currently experiencing a mechanical issue with one of its bow thrusters. As a result, and once weather conditions permit, the MV Norcon Galatea will sail to the area to provide assistance. The MV Norcon Galatea is currently located in the nearby Town of Carmanville.

Transportation and Works

The Department of Transportation and Works advises Labrador ferry users of an update to the previously announced date for the alternate ferry schedule and temporary air service for January 2016. The MV Apollo will now depart the following week for required maintenance, docking on January 10. This shift in date is due to a change in the availability of the dockyard to perform the work.

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded its 2015 Scholarship awards to tenants currently pursuing post-secondary studies. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000.

Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

As families across Newfoundland and Labrador settle in to sleep this Christmas Eve, protection from carbon monoxide poisoning must be a priority.

Environment and Conservation

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

Environment and Conservation

The Terra Nova Bridge in the T'Railway Provincial Park remains unsafe and is closed to all users. Unfortunately, vandals have removed the barricades and signage on the bridge informing the public of the closure. While the department attempts to replace these safety mechanisms as soon as possible, the public is reminded that the bridge is unsafe to use.

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

The Athletic Excellence Fund, which provides financial support for provincial athletes, coaches and officials, is now accepting applications for 2016.

Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

Fireworks are a common sight during the holiday season, especially on New Year's Eve. While certainly entertaining, fireworks are not toys. These explosive devices must be used correctly in order to minimize the risk of fire.

Executive Council
Finance

Today the Provincial Government announced immediate actions to begin to address the difficult fiscal reality the province is facing. These measures include a comprehensive review of the Muskrat Falls project as well as adjustments in hiring, discretionary spending, re-allocation of savings, use of consultants and travel.

Executive Council
Finance

Addressing the new fiscal reality facing Newfoundland and Labrador is the top priority for the Provincial Government. Today the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, released the province’s 2015-16 Fiscal and Economic Update. The projected deficit has been revised to $1.96 billion, an increase of $869.5 million over the Budget 2015-16 projection of $1.093 billion.