May 22, 2026
The Honourable Chris Tibbs, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, today announced that applications are open for the 2026-27 Community Enhancement Employment Program. The program provides funding to eligible rural project sponsors, including: Municipalities Inuit Community Governments Local Service Districts…
May 21, 2026
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Chris Tibbs, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs: Speaker, I rise today to provide an update on the Special Assistance Grant Program and to highlight the…
May 11, 2026
In recognition of Municipal Awareness Week, May 10 to 16, the Honourable Chris Tibbs, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, is encouraging Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to celebrate municipal leaders around the province. In partnership with Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador and…
May 8, 2026
The Honourable Chris Tibbs, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, will deliver remarks at Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador’s Municipal Symposium 2026: Partners in Progress today (Friday, May 8). The event will take place at the Quality Inn and Suites, 102 Trans-Canada Highway, Gander, beginning at 1:00 p.m. -30-
April 16, 2026
The Honourable Chris Tibbs, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, today announced that nominations are open for the 2026 Derrick Bragg Leadership Award. Established in partnership with the Professional Municipal Administrators of Newfoundland and Labrador, this memorial award honours the…
March 11, 2026
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Chris Tibbs, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs: Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the critical importance of local governance training in strengthening our municipal sector….
March 6, 2026
Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded that daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8, when clocks are set one hour ahead at 2:00 a.m. When manually adjusting clocks, residents are also encouraged to change the batteries in smoke…
March 4, 2026
The Honourable Chris Tibbs, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, today provided an update on the department’s comprehensive training program for municipal leaders throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Following the Municipal General Election held in October 2025, cities and towns have been supported with mandatory orientation training delivered…
November 24, 2025
The Honourable Chris Tibbs, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, presented Lizeta Gould, Town Manager of the Town of Port au Choix, as the first recipient of the Derrick Bragg Leadership Award on Saturday, November 22, in Corner Brook. The…
November 21, 2025
The Honourable Chris Tibbs, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, will present the first recipient of the Derrick Bragg Leadership Award, tomorrow (Saturday, November 22). The event will take place at Corner Brook City Hall Atrium, 5 Park Street, Corner…
