August 10, 2022
Forest fires are causing smoke and deteriorated air quality in areas of the central region of the island. The forecast is projecting a change in wind direction which is anticipated to result in an increased presence of smoke in Grand…
August 10, 2022
The Bay d’Espoir Highway (Route 360) will remain open. This decision will be reassessed tomorrow morning (August 11). Please note that visibility may be reduced and motorists should drive carefully and not stop. Forest resource roads along Bay d’Espoir Highway…
August 9, 2022
The Bay d’Espoir Highway (Route 360) will remain open. Please note that overnight visibility may be reduced and residents should drive carefully. This decision will be reassessed in the morning as weather and visibility conditions could change. Forest resource roads…
August 9, 2022
Two toll-free phone numbers have been established to help field inquiries pertaining to the Central Newfoundland forest fire emergency. These include: Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) Phone Line; 1-833-845-0775 for inquiries regarding supplies, transportation and general questions. The PEOC phone…
August 7, 2022
The Honourable John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, has declared a State of Emergency in the area of Botwood. Forest fires are causing smoke and deteriorated air quality in this area. This is a precautionary measure, and there…
August 6, 2022
The Honourable John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, has declared a state of emergency in the areas of Grand Falls-Windsor, Bishop’s Falls and the Connaigre Peninsula. As part of this declaration, the Provincial Government continues to work with…
July 20, 2022
The Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, is pleased to announce the province’s newest appointments to the Queen’s Counsel by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The honourary title of Queen’s Counsel recognizes senior…
July 20, 2022
The public consultations scheduled to gather feedback into the Elections Act, 1991 that were scheduled for this week in Grand Falls-Windsor and Clarenville are being postponed to a later date. The new dates will be released once confirmed. Sessions are…
July 15, 2022
The Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, advises that Ms. Harriet Lewis has concluded her independent workplace review of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC). A copy of her report is available here. The…
July 14, 2022
The All-Party Committee to Modernize the Elections Act is continuing consultations across the province on changes to the Elections Act, 1991. The All-Party Committee was established to identify means to enhance accessibility of voting in Newfoundland and Labrador. Starting July…
