September 11, 2021
The Provincial Government is assessing damages following Hurricane Larry. High winds have toppled trees causing widespread power outages across the Avalon Peninsula. Power restoration efforts are ongoing. If you see a downed power line, consider it energized and stay away….
September 10, 2021
The Provincial Government is providing an update on the potential impacts of Hurricane Larry which is anticipated to track near or over the Avalon Peninsula tonight (September 10) or early tomorrow morning. Weather advisories include: Hurricane warning for St. John’s…
September 9, 2021
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on the weather system now classified as Hurricane Larry, which is anticipated to track near or over the Avalon Peninsula Friday night (September 10) or early Saturday morning. Environment Canada has issued tropical…
September 9, 2021
The following is being distributed at the request of the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador: Nominations are now open for the 2021 Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Award, recognizing an individual who has made and/or continues to make…
July 26, 2021
The Honourable John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, today announced the appointment of Patrick Roche, as interim Chief of Police. Mr. Roche began his career with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in 1985. Throughout his 36…
July 26, 2021
The following is being distributed at the request of the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador: Community Justice Connect, a conflict assistance clinic, is launching in Newfoundland and Labrador. The program provides a variety of conflict resolution services to…
July 16, 2021
The Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Mercer, QC, to the Provincial Court in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Ms. Mercer graduated from Dalhousie Law School in 1997 and…
June 10, 2021
The following is being distributed at the request of the Commission of Inquiry Respecting Ground Search and Rescue for Lost and Missing Persons: Retired Provincial Court Judge James Igloliorte, Commissioner of the Public Inquiry Respecting Ground Search and Rescue for…
June 10, 2021
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: Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, I am very…
June 9, 2021
The Honourable John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, has released the report of the statutory review of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 (ATIPPA). Conducted by former Chief Justice David B….
