February 21, 2025
Environmental Assessment Bulletin The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Environmental Assessment – Part 10 – of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Doyles Beaver Pond Quarry (Reg. 2345) Proponent: Jeremy’s Construction…
February 14, 2025
Today, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Labour, announced a $0.40 increase to the minimum wage rate, effective April 1, 2025, in accordance with Newfoundland and Labrador’s Labour Standards Regulations. As of April 1, 2025, the minimum wage will…
February 13, 2025
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Environmental Assessment – Part 10 – of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Beaver Brook Bridge Removal (Reg. 2344) Proponent: Gander Bay Indian Band…
February 12, 2025
Today, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced a $12-million investment in the province’s Climate Change Challenge Fund. The Climate Change Challenge Fund is a competitive, application-based grant program open to the private sector, not-for profit…
February 11, 2025
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement tomorrow (Wednesday, February 12, 2025) regarding the 2025 Climate Change Challenge Fund. The event will take place at the Portugal Cove – St. Phillip’s Town Hall,…
January 31, 2025
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Environmental Assessment – Part 10 – of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED: Crown Zone 1 Five-Year Forestry Operating Plan Amendment District 1 (2022-2026)…
January 24, 2025
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Environmental Assessment – Part 10 – of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED: Crown Zone 3 Five-Year Forestry Operating Plan Amendment District 6 (2022-2026)…
January 17, 2025
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Environmental Assessment – Part 10 – of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING RELEASED: Veterans Memorial Bridge Quarry (Reg. 2336) Proponent: Nunatsiavut Construction Inc. The…
January 15, 2025
Today, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced a $500,000 sponsorship from the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) Waste Management Trust Fund to help ensure the 2025 Canada Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, will be…
January 14, 2025
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will announce sponsorship funding from the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) in support of the 2025 Canada Games tomorrow (Wednesday, January 15). The event will take place at the 2025 Canada…
