October 4, 2020
Please be advised that the proclamation signing to acknowledge National Foster Families month that was scheduled to take place in St. John’s at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow (Monday, October 5) has been cancelled. – 30 – Media contact Michelle Hunt-Grouchy Children,…
September 21, 2020
The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Children Seniors and Social Development, and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, participated today in a virtual meeting with the Provincial Advisory Council for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (the…
September 17, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge September 21 to 27 as International Week of the Deaf….
September 15, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development: Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to highlight a new approach that can help…
August 7, 2020
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, advised today that the provincially- owned and operated pools in Gander and Corner Brook will re-open on Monday, August 10. As per public health guidelines, operational changes have been…
June 30, 2020
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, today announced a call for applications for community-based projects, programs and initiatives that qualify for funding through the Community Healthy Living Fund. The fund provides support to communities and…
June 17, 2020
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is encouraging all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to find ways to increase their physical activity during Recreation Month by joining ParticipACTION’s Active Family Pledge. The Provincial Government’s partnership with ParticipACTION…
June 17, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize June as Recreation Month. This year, more than ever, being involved…
June 9, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize June as Seniors Month, and June 15 as World Elder…
June 3, 2020
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is recognizing June as Seniors’ Month. While every day seniors throughout Newfoundland and Labrador do wonderful things that should be acknowledged and celebrated, June has been identified as the…
