April 21, 2023
Following the receipt and validation of all eligible ballots for the vote on relocation by residents of the Town of Gaultois, a count of the ballots has been conducted. The results of the vote are as follows: 64 per cent…
April 13, 2023
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, today announced over $2 million for 137 communities throughout the province in Building Age-Friendly Community Grants. These grants will help municipalities upgrade public areas to accommodate the needs of…
April 12, 2023
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, will announce funding for Building Age-Friendly Community Grants tomorrow (Thursday, April 13). The event will take place at the Pearlgate Track and Field Club, 120 Old Placentia Road, Mount…
April 5, 2023
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, announced today that 97 per cent, or 262 municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador now have a code of conduct established. These codes are an essential tool to strengthen municipal…
April 5, 2023
Tomorrow (Thursday, April 6) is the deadline for residents of the Town of Gaultois to return ballots for the vote on relocation. Approximately one month has been provided to residents to return ballots. A similar timeframe will be provided to…
March 10, 2023
Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded that Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 12, clocks should be set one hour ahead. When adjusting clocks, residents are encouraged to take the opportunity to change…
February 20, 2023
Today, the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs is announcing $400,000 to deliver new one-time Building Age-Friendly Community Grants to help municipalities make necessary upgrades to their communities to accommodate the needs of seniors and all…
January 26, 2023
Since September 2022, the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs has delivered over 40 training and information sessions to municipal councils and staff throughout the province, including mandatory training and information sessions on the Municipal Conduct Act and Code of…
January 11, 2023
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, will bring greetings on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador at the Mount Pearl Frosty Festival Launch, tomorrow (Thursday, January 12). The event will take place at…
December 8, 2022
As Come Home 2022 draws to a close, the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, is congratulating communities across the province for their participation and contributions in making the celebration a success. To support communities in…
