September 18, 2020
The Provincial Government continues to monitor forecast information on an approaching rain event anticipated to affect parts of the province beginning tonight (Friday, September 18) and continuing into Saturday afternoon (September 19). Rainfall warnings have been issued for parts of…
September 17, 2020
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on an approaching weather system anticipated to affect parts of the province beginning tonight (Thursday, September 17). Rainfall warnings have been issued for parts of central Newfoundland, the Avalon, Bonavista and Burin Peninsulas….
September 16, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Justice and Public Safety: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to stand here today to congratulate the first graduates of Drug Treatment Court….
August 20, 2020
The following is being distributed at the request of the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador: The Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador would like to advise the public that nominations are now open for the annual Newfoundland…
July 27, 2020
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, today announced that former Chief Justice David B. Orsborn will conduct a statutory review of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 (ATTIPA, 2015)….
July 8, 2020
The Department of Justice and Public Safety is warning the public of a phone scam involving jury duty. The Office of the High Sheriff does not make or leave automated messages concerning jury duty. If you receive an automated call…
June 29, 2020
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, has named Derek Peddle as the new Acting High Sheriff for Newfoundland and Labrador. Mr. Peddle is taking over from Dan Chafe who was recently named Superintendent…
May 29, 2020
The following statement was issued today by Lloyd M. Strickland, Director of Public Prosecutions. ‘The Public Prosecutions Division, Department of Justice and Public Safety advises that Crown Attorneys are actively reviewing prosecution matters and communicating with defence counsel to identify…
April 17, 2020
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, has named Daniel Chafe as the new Acting Superintendent of Prisons for Newfoundland and Labrador. Mr. Chafe is taking over from Don Roche who is retiring after…
March 16, 2020
The following information is being issued at the request of Raymond Whalen, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Deborah Fry, Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal: The Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal…
