May 27, 2024
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador: Veterans, dignitaries and distinguished guests, as the 14th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, it is my most distinct…
May 22, 2024
A delegation of representatives from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Royal Canadian Legion – NL Command and the Government of Canada, as well as other related organizations, will travel to the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial in France today (May…
May 17, 2024
The Provincial Government is taking action to improve access to health care in Baie Verte, Springdale, Triton and La Scie based on recommendations from Health Accord NL. The actions include advancing some of Canada’s most generous incentives to help attract…
May 14, 2024
The Provincial Government is lowering the age for recommended breast screening from 50 to include women between the ages of 40 and 49. The decision is based on new national guidelines published by the Canadian Cancer Society following a review…
May 2, 2024
The Provincial Government is increasing the number of student assistants in the K-12 public education system and providing stability to the number of hours student assistants work each day. This increase in student supports is made possible through a $3…
April 26, 2024
The Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, is today announcing a call for applications for the 2024-25 Accessibility Grants. Replacing the former Inclusion and Capacity Grants,…
April 24, 2024
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, today announced more than $619,000 for 40 accessible community projects that will help communities support the well-being of residents. Municipalities, Inuit Community Governments, and Local Service Districts were eligible to…
April 24, 2024
The Provincial Government is inviting applications from community-based organizations to hold and promote events during Well-Being Week 2024. Scheduled for September 22-28, Well-Being Week is focused on creating awareness of the social determinants of health and how they contribute to an…
April 24, 2024
To support community housing providers in the development of affordable housing projects, the Provincial Government is today announcing a partnership with the Community Housing Transformation Centre (CHTC) to establish a $1.5 million Newfoundland and Labrador Community Housing Growth Fund. The…
April 23, 2024
Today, the Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is announcing a call for applications for the 2024-25 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program. Age-friendly communities play a vital role in promoting overall well-being by addressing a…
