September 18, 2020
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, which began in April, 1980 when Terry Fox dipped his prosthetic leg in St. John’s harbour to begin his journey across Canada to raise awareness of cancer. The Honourable…
September 16, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sexual Violence Awareness Week from September 14-20. The theme for…
September 15, 2020
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian Merchant Service Guild. This agreement is subject to ratification by the province’s ferry captains. The agreement covers the period of 2012 to 2020. Given the Ferry…
September 10, 2020
The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced that Pam Parsons, MHA for Harbour Grace-Port de Grave, has been appointed to the position of Secretariat for the 2025 Canada Summer Games As Secretariat for the 2025 Canada…
September 10, 2020
The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador today provided details on a number of changes to government departments and agencies that align with the recent swearing in of Cabinet. Office of the Executive Council – Treasury Board Secretariat…
September 9, 2020
The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced a number of senior public service appointments. Charles Bown is appointed as Chief Executive Officer, Multi Materials Stewardship Board. Jamie Chippett is appointed as Deputy Minister with the Department…
September 9, 2020
The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, has taken steps to find a solution in the ongoing labour dispute with the Canadian Service Merchant Guild. Earlier today (Wednesday, September 9), Premier Furey met with Wabana Mayor Gary Gosine,…
September 8, 2020
As part of International Literacy Day, the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, is extending congratulations to Elaine Johnson-Chafe, recipient of the 2020 Council of the Federation Literacy Award for Newfoundland and Labrador. Premier Furey presented the award…
September 3, 2020
The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Education, today announced several new initiatives to support a successful reopening of schools across the province. The latest initiatives address priority areas that have…
September 3, 2020
COVID Alert is now available in Newfoundland and Labrador for download free through the Apple or Google Play app stores. Newfoundland and Labrador is the second province to launch the app, which will help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Other…
