February 13, 2021
In light of recent developments related to COVID-19 and the discovery of a new variant in the province, the Provincial Government is providing an update on important services it provides. The Provincial Government will be operating at a reduced capacity…
February 12, 2021
The following is a statement from Newfoundland and Labrador’s Chief Electoral Officer, Bruce Chaulk: As a result of this evening’s change to Newfoundland and Labrador’s Public Health Alert Level, I am suspending in-person voting for all 40 provincial electoral districts….
February 11, 2021
The following is a statement from Newfoundland and Labrador’s Chief Electoral Officer, Bruce Chaulk: With the announcement of significant increases in COVID-19 cases this week, my office has experienced considerable operational impacts. Many election workers have resigned out of fear…
January 15, 2021
The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the establishment of the Premier’s Advisory Council on Tourism. The 14-member Council will focus on providing advice to the Provincial Government on short-term measures to assist with the sustainability,…
January 15, 2021
The Provincial Government has expanded access to the provincial Insulin Pump Program. Administered in Newfoundland and Labrador by Eastern Health, the Insulin Pump Program covers the cost of basic insulin pumps and supplies for qualifying individuals who have Type 1…
January 14, 2021
The Provincial Government today provided an update on the status of the Terra Nova Project (the Project). To provide the necessary assurances to the owners as they continue to evaluate the Project, the province and the project owners have agreed…
January 14, 2021
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, today announced the establishment of the Inquiry into Ground Search and Rescue for Lost and Missing Persons in Newfoundland and Labrador. Provincial legislation provides for a number of mechanisms to…
January 14, 2021
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Skills and Labour today announced $1.87 million to help meet labour demand for the growing tech sector. Funding from the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Workforce Development Agreement will support techNL’s new Tech Talent Strategy….
January 13, 2021
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, is inviting residents to share their ideas in advance of Budget 2021 on how to modernize government’s delivery of programs and services, increase revenues, and decrease expenses. Newfoundland and Labrador…
January 13, 2021
Despite the challenges of Covid-19, Avalon Employment’s Transitions for Individuals with Autism pilot is already helping more than 30 people find meaningful work, and has earned the prestigious United Nations Zero Project award for innovative, impactful solutions that remove barriers…
