November 30, 2021
There was no significant damage to highways in southwestern Newfoundland, including the construction sites on the Trans-Canada Highway, following a significant rainfall in the region overnight. At the construction site near the weigh scales outside Port aux Basques, backfilling continues…
November 29, 2021
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on an approaching weather system anticipated to affect parts of the west coast of the Island tonight (Monday, November 29) into tomorrow morning. Environment Canada has issued rain and wind warnings for the…
November 29, 2021
The All-Party Committee to Modernize the Elections Act is inviting input from stakeholders and the public 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….
November 26, 2021
The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre continues to be in constant contact with southwest coast municipalities and emergency management stakeholders following record rainfall earlier this week. To help prioritize the emergency needs of residents, an assistance inquiries line has been activated…
November 24, 2021
Crews from the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure have mobilized to closed roads on the west coast damaged by heavy rain overnight. The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public…
November 23, 2021
The Provincial Government is improving correctional infrastructure and services in Newfoundland and Labrador. A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued to three teams of companies interested in designing, building, financing and maintaining a new correctional facility to replace Her…
November 23, 2021
The Provincial Government is providing an update on the potential impacts of significant rain and wind which is impacting southwestern Newfoundland and southeastern Labrador today and into tomorrow (November 23 and 24). Rainfall amounts may reach 300 mm in higher…
November 22, 2021
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on an approaching weather system with the potential to affect parts of the province on Tuesday through Wednesday (November 23 and 24). Environment Canada is warning of heavy rain and high winds across…
November 18, 2021
The Honourable John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety joins the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador in welcoming its new Commanding Officer of “B” Division, Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Ebert. Assistant Commissioner Ebert takes command of the RCMP in Newfoundland…
November 18, 2021
The Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, today announced a review of the Public Utilities Act. The review was one of the many recommendations of Justice Richard LeBlanc in his report “Muskrat Falls:…
