May 4, 2022
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General: Speaker, I am very fortunate to work with a great group of people in…
May 4, 2022
Today (Wednesday, May 4), Newfoundland and Labrador will issue a test message of the national emergency alerting system, Alert Ready, at 10:55 a.m. (10:25 a.m. in most of Labrador). Residents do not need to take any action when receiving this…
May 3, 2022
Tomorrow (Wednesday, May 4), provincial and territorial emergency management organizations will be issuing public test messages through Alert Ready, the national emergency alerting system. Newfoundland and Labrador will issue one test message to be distributed over television, radio and to…
April 12, 2022
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General: Speaker, ground search and rescue teams in Newfoundland and Labrador play a significant role…
April 11, 2022
Today, the Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General announced a number of budget investments that will help ensure Newfoundland and Labrador remains a safe place to live, work and raise a family. This…
April 8, 2022
The Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will highlight budget initiatives related to public safety. The event will take place Monday, April 11 at 10:00 a.m. at the Newfoundland and Labrador Search and…
April 5, 2022
New proposed legislation titled ‘Emergency 911 Act’ began second reading in the House of Assembly today. If passed, the new Act will guide the transition of the NL911 Bureau into the Department of Justice and Public Safety. This change will…
April 4, 2022
The Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, will be available to discuss Emergency 911 legislation tomorrow (Tuesday, April 5). A technical briefing for media will be provided in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation…
March 11, 2022
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on an approaching weather system that is anticipated to affect much of the province. The system is expected to affect the province on Saturday through Sunday (March 12 and 13). Environment Canada is…
March 1, 2022
Homeowners/tenants, not-for-profit organizations, small businesses and local governments are advised that applications for the Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program are now being accepted for the rainstorm event that occurred on the southwest coast of the island portion of…
