April 11, 2023
Today, the Provincial Government announced $900,000 in funding for Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services to implement a Community Care Home Accessibility Improvements Grant Program to support projects for specialized supportive housing for persons living with mental illness. This investment is aligned with the…
April 6, 2023
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today released the new Drinking Water Safety Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador. The new long-term plan focuses on improving all types of drinking water systems in Newfoundland and Labrador,…
April 5, 2023
The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today launched the first ‘Health Care Action’ update focused on Family Care Teams, and the Health Care Action website, an informative platform on health care for residents of the province….
April 4, 2023
Today the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador proclaimed the new Tourist Accommodations Act and regulations, which aim to strengthen operating rules for short-term accommodations in Newfoundland and Labrador. In the past, short-term accommodations had to be licensed by the Department…
April 4, 2023
As part of the ongoing plan to increase access to health care in the province, the Provincial Government has worked with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board to expand the scope of practice for pharmacists. Changes to the regulations governing…
April 4, 2023
The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, was pleased to announce funding support today for PerSIStence Theatre Company’s “Raise Her Up” statue campaign. This project aims to raise the first statue of a historical woman in…
April 3, 2023
Amendments have been made to the Registered Nurses Regulations to give Registered Nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador the ability to prescribe, including referrals to specialists. These changes build upon ongoing efforts to allow health care professionals to work to their…
March 30, 2023
The Provincial Government continues to move forward with the establishment of a single Provincial Health Authority on April 1, 2023. Today, government announced 13 appointments to the Provincial Health Authority Board of Trustees. Appointed for three-year terms, the members include:…
March 30, 2023
The Provincial Government has launched the three-year Dementia Care Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador. The plan aims to increase awareness, improve supports and services for those living with dementia and their care partners, and improve the capacity of the…
March 30, 2023
Applications for the 2023-24 Seniors’ Social Inclusion Initiative are now open for 50+ clubs and other eligible organizations throughout the province. Through Budget 2023, the Provincial Government allocated $200,000 for the Seniors’ Social Inclusion Initiative. The application-based initiative provides eligible…
