June 5, 2018
Along with other governments, organizations and people across the globe the Provincial Government is recognizing today as World Environment Day. Led by the United Nations, June 5, is annually designated to encourage awareness of environmental issues and promote action for…
May 30, 2018
Colin Holloway, Parliamentary Secretary for Municipal Affairs and Environment, will speak at an Environment Workshop hosted by environmental industry leaders from across Canada, tomorrow (Thursday, May 31). Parliamentary Secretary Holloway will speak at 12:00 p.m. at the Delta Hotel, 120…
May 30, 2018
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will address an Environment Workshop, hosted by environmental industry leaders from across Canada, tomorrow (May 31). Minister Parsons will speak at 11:00 a.m. at the Delta Hotel, 120 New Gower…
May 30, 2018
The Provincial Government has awarded Stanissu-Stantec Limited Partnership a contract for $485,000 to conduct Phase II and Phase III Environmental Site Assessments and Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment Work at the former Mid-Canada Line Military Sites in Labrador. These…
May 29, 2018
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment is monitoring Environment and Climate Change Canada weather forecast information on two approaching systems that will bring a mix of precipitation and strong winds to the province today and tomorrow. A rainfall warning…
May 28, 2018
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED: Foxtrap Access Road – TCH Junction Quarry (Reg. 1964)Proponent: Platinum Construction Company Limited…
May 24, 2018
The Provincial Government is launching the second phase of consultations for community leaders and administrators to engage in modernizing the Municipalities Act, 1999, the City of St. John’s Act, the City of Mount Pearl Act and the City of Corner…
May 22, 2018
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT SUBMITTEDPUBLIC COMMENTS INVITED: Placentia Bay Atlantic Salmon Aquaculture Project (Reg. 1834)Proponent: Grieg…
May 18, 2018
All Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are encouraged to use safe camping practices while enjoying time with family and friends during the Victoria Day long weekend. Throughout the camping season, residents should make the following fire and life safety practices a priority:…
May 17, 2018
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT REQUIRED: Argentia Access Road Industrial Composting Facility ProjectProponent: Metro Environmental Limited…
