February 17, 2022
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on an approaching weather system anticipated to affect the province beginning tonight (Thursday, February 17) and continuing through Saturday. Environment Canada has issued weather warnings for the island portion of the province. Significant…
February 11, 2022
The Honourable John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, was joined today by members of the Royal Newfoundland and Labrador Constabulary (RNC) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to announce an integrated unit that will target…
February 10, 2022
The Honourable John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, will be joined by Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Chief of Police Pat Roche and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Newfoundland and Labrador Superintendent Derek Santosuosso, Acting Criminal Operations Officer, to announce a…
February 3, 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 island on Friday through Saturday (February 4 and 5). Labrador is being…
February 1, 2022
The Honourable John Hogan QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Roche as Chief of Police for the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. Chief Roche began his career with the RNC in 1985. Throughout…
January 27, 2022
The All-Party Committee to Modernize the Elections Act is reminding residents that the deadline is approaching for public consultations on the legislative review of the Elections Act, 1991. The deadline to submit feedback is January 31, 2022. Feedback can be…
January 27, 2022
The following statement was issued today by Lloyd M. Strickland, Director of Public Prosecutions: “Public Prosecutions Newfoundland and Labrador has determined that there will be no further criminal proceedings against the formerly charged correctional officers in relation to the in-custody…
January 21, 2022
The Honourable John Hogan QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, 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 lawyers for exceptional…
January 7, 2022
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on a weather system that is anticipated to affect much of the island. Snowfall and high winds are anticipated to begin this evening (Friday, January 7) and persist through the weekend. Accumulations between…
December 31, 2021
‘What Are You Doing this New Year’s Eve?’ If your plans include fireworks than the Department of Justice and Public Safety has some tips to protect yourself and your family. Using fireworks is an exciting way to ring in the…
