Recruitment and Retention Incentives Available for Retired Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

June 28, 2024

The Provincial Government has reinstated a recruitment and retention incentive for retired registered nurses and nurse practitioners seeking to return to work or who are already employed by Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services. Retired registered nurses and nurse practitioners who…

Public Advisory: Reminder of the Upcoming Lying in State for Newfoundland and Labrador’s Unknown Soldier

June 27, 2024

Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are reminded that the lying in state for Newfoundland and Labrador’s unknown soldier begins tomorrow (Friday, June 28). Members of the public are invited to pay their respects in the main lobby of Confederation Building, East Block…

Public Advisory: Details on the Upcoming Lying-in-State for Newfoundland and Labrador’s Unknown Soldier and the July 1 Ceremony at the Newfoundland National War Memorial

June 21, 2024

Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are invited to pay their respects at upcoming commemorative events associated with the centennial of the National War Memorial in St. John’s. The lying-in-state for the unknown First World War soldier from Newfoundland and Labrador will take…

Public Advisory: Residents Encouraged to Refrain from Setting Outdoor Fires During Current Period of Warm, Dry Weather

June 19, 2024

Recent dry weather conditions in Labrador and forecasted warm temperatures for both Labrador and the island in the coming days have increased the wildfire risk throughout the province. To reduce the risk of forest fires and to support the efforts…

Provincial Government Announces a Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit to Achieve a Basic Income for Persons with Disabilities

June 7, 2024

Today, the Provincial Government launched a Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit that will achieve a basic income for Persons with Disabilities.  The new initiative, enabled by a $26 million investment, further highlights the Provincial Government’s commitment to improving the well-being…

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to Launch Challenge of Federal Equalization Program

May 30, 2024

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced today that it is launching a constitutional challenge regarding the Government of Canada’s federal equalization program. As outlined in the Constitution Act of 1982, equalization is intended to ensure provincial governments have sufficient…

Investments in Health, Seniors, Housing, Infrastructure and Business Highlight Spring Sitting of the House of Assembly

May 29, 2024

The spring sitting of the House of Assembly is concluding with significant and notable support for health, seniors, housing, infrastructure and business through the provincial budget. Budget 2024 – Transforming: Our Health. Our Economy. Our Province builds on the progress…

Provincial Government Commits to Introducing Medical Benefits for Early Childhood Educators

May 28, 2024

Today, the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, announced the Provincial Government’s commitment to introduce a medical benefits program for early childhood educators working in regulated child care services that participate in the Operating Grant Program. Minister Howell was…

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