March 25, 2020
To help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus during the pandemic, the Department of Transportation and Works is implementing new restrictions, effective tomorrow, (Thursday, March 26) for passengers travelling on provincial ferries. These restrictions are limiting passengers to: Essential… Read More about Public Advisory: New Restrictions Implemented for Provincial Ferry Crossings
March 17, 2020
To help ensure the safety of passengers and crews on provincial ferries during the COVID-19 pandemic, passengers are now allowed to remain in their vehicles during crossings, as per recommendations from Transport Canada. Health authorities have urged Canadians to engage… Read More about Public Advisory: Ferry Passengers Allowed to Remain in Vehicles During Crossings
March 9, 2020
Eastern Health has awarded a $1.2 million contract to JMJ Holdings Limited for demolition of the Agnes Cowan Hostel at the Health Sciences Centre. Demolition will facilitate construction of the province’s new 102-bed adult mental health and addictions hospital. Demolition… Read More about Demolition Starting on Agnes Cowan Hostel
March 5, 2020
The Department of Transportation and Works has awarded three contracts for the procurement of a new correctional facility to replace Her Majesty’s Penitentiary in St. John’s. Independent advisors help develop the specifications for the facility, guide the procurement, and monitor… Read More about Contracts Awarded for Advisors for New Correctional Facility Procurement
March 5, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in this Honourable House to recognize the efforts of employees of the… Read More about Ministerial Statement – Provincial Government Honours Workers of January Storm
February 25, 2020
The general public is invited to tour the new 145-bed Corner Brook Long-Term Care home from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, February 26). The facility is located near the intersection of Lewin Parkway and Wheelers Road in Corner… Read More about Public Advisory: General Public Invited to Tour New Corner Brook Long-Term Care Home
February 24, 2020
Visitors to the Confederation Building Complex in St. John’s are advised that parking in front of East Block at 100 Prince Philip Drive will be available only for those attending the Canada Games Bid Launch event tomorrow (Tuesday, February 25)…. Read More about Public Advisory: Parking Restrictions at Confederation Building Tomorrow
February 13, 2020
The Department of Transportation and Works is monitoring heavy ice conditions currently impacting the ferry service in the Strait of Belle Isle. The current ice conditions are not unusual for this time of year and the Qajaq W is relying… Read More about Public Advisory: Strait of Belle Isle Travellers Reminded to Check Ferry Schedules
February 3, 2020
The Department of Transportation and Works will begin installing new signs along provincial highways in 2020 to remind motorists of the dangers of distracted driving. Signs with a message that “Distracted Driving Kills” will be installed at various locations on… Read More about New Highway Signs to Remind Motorists of Distracted Driving
January 16, 2020
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works, and the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will be available today to discuss preparations for the storm system that is anticipated to reach parts of the province… Read More about Media Availability: Ministers Crocker and Bragg Available to Media to Discuss Storm Preparation
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