July 21, 2026
The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Health and Community Services, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and Minister of Labrador Affairs, and Keith Russell, MHA for Lake Melville, will join Jen Crowe, Executive Director, Choices for Youth and Cassie Chisholm,… Read More about Media Advisory: Minister Evans to Join Choices for Youth for Announcement on Integrated Youth Services Hub
July 17, 2026
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has listened to the concerns of residents of coastal Labrador about needing access to reliable Schedevac flights and has taken action by introducing a pilot program to help reduce delays and cancellations, improve patient… Read More about Provincial Government Increases Schedevac Flights for Coastal Labrador
July 17, 2026
The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Health and Community Services, Minister of Labrador Affairs, and Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, will provide an update on health care services for coastal Labrador today (Friday, July 17). Minister Evans will be… Read More about Media Advisory: Minister Evans to Make Health Care Announcement
July 9, 2026
Today, the Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Labrador Affairs, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and Minister of Health and Community Services, announced an investment in 20 transitional care beds in partnership with the Nunatsiavut Government. Through an investment of… Read More about Building Stronger Communities Through Improved Access to Health Care in Labrador
July 9, 2026
The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Health and Community Services, Minister of Labrador Affairs and Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, will provide an update on health care today (Thursday, July 9). The announcement will be held at the Jeremias… Read More about Media Advisory: Minister Evans to Make Health Care Announcement
June 30, 2026
Residents throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are encouraged to take precautions to protect their health due to smoke from wildfires, both in Labrador and in Quebec, that may cause a reduction in air quality. The following groups are considered at higher… Read More about Public Advisory: Provincial Government Encourages Precautions in Areas with Reduced Air Quality or Under Hot Conditions
June 2, 2026
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased that the legislative amendments to the Pharmaceutical Services Act have passed the third reading in the House of Assembly. The amendments are designed to reflect the modern practice of prescribing controlled substances,… Read More about Bill 19 – An Act to Amend the Pharmaceutical Services Act Passes Third Reading
June 2, 2026
The Provincial Government is pleased to announce the signing of three new agreement following successful negotiations with the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association for a four-year term (2026-2030). With the new agreements, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Children’s Dental Health Plan will… Read More about Provincial Government Strengthens Dental Care Program through New Agreements with Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association
May 28, 2026
The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Health and Community Services, today introduced legislation to amend the Pharmaceutical Services Act that will reflect the modern practice of prescribing controlled substances and align with the Federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Regulations. Currently… Read More about Provincial Government Proposing Amendments to Modernize the Pharmaceutical Services Act and Reduce Red Tape for Medical Providers
May 19, 2026
Our new government recognizes the crucial front-line role that family doctors play in delivering health care in Newfoundland and Labrador. On World Family Doctor Day, the Provincial Government is proud to announce that it intends to work with the Newfoundland… Read More about Provincial Government to Recognize Family Medicine as a Specialty
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