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  Paul Davis in Topsail
 Voters in Topsail District have elected PC candidate Paul Davis to represent the district in the House of Assembly. Thank You to all the voters of Topsail District who expressed your support in the March 16, 2010 by-election.
  • Preliminary results (Mar 16.10)
  • Advance poll | Deadline to be added to the voters list | Special ballot voting and deadline | Returning office contact info | Writ issued | By-election called | Chief Electoral Office || Paul Davis to represent PC Party | Four seek PC nod | PC nominations called

    House of Assembly

  • House opens March 22.10
  • Budget Day will be March 29.10
  • Productive fall 2009 sitting
  • Sep 8-9.09 sitting re: Water Rights
  • 2009 spring session
  • House site | Bills | Statutes
  • Hansard: 09 | index | webcast
  • Throne: 09 | 08 | 07 | 06 | 05 | 04
  • Budget: 09 | 08 | 07 | 06 | 05 | 04
  • Releases: House of Assembly
  • Older releases on the House

    Budget 2010

  • Budget 2010 to be delivered March 29
  • Minister responds to Auditor General Report; Budget 2010 will focus on children (Jan 28.10)
  • 2010 pre-budget consultations set to begin (Jan 7.10)

    Cougar helicopter tragedy

  • Premier Williams commemorates victims on one-year anniversary of Cougar Flight 491 tragedy (Mar 12.10)
  • Premier honours individuals on Cougar Flight 491 (Mar 23.09)
  • Premier's statement on the day of the tragedy (Mar 12.09)
  • Offshore Helicopter Safety Inquiry
  • C-NLOPB

    Olympics and Paralympics NL

  • www.gov.nl.ca/2010olympics
  • www.vancouver2010.com
  • Minister to co-host Atlantic Canadian athletes at Paralympic Winter Games event in Whistler, B.C.
  • NL at Atlantic Canada House
  • NL Day Feb 26
  • Celebrating NL Day in Vancouver and at regional events in NL (Feb 26.10)
  • YouTube | Facebook | Twitter
  • NL students selected to showcase province's Olympic spirit (Feb 25.10)
  • Aboriginal youth from NL participate in the Opening Ceremonies (Feb 16.10)
  • Additional artists to be showcased during Vancouver 2010 Winter Games (Feb 9.10)
  • Regional plans to celebrate NL Day at the Olympics (Feb 5.10)
  • NL artists hit world stage at 2010 Olympics, Paralympics (Jan 14.10)
  • Minister congratulates torch relay organizers (Dec 2.09)
  • Atlantic Canada House | site
  • Olympic Torch Relay in NL, Nov 11-15.09
  • Capital region welcomes torch relay Nov 13.09
  • Minister welcomes Olympic torch relay to NL Nov 11.09
  • Ministers proclaim Paralympic School Week (Nov 2.09)
  • Olympic, Paralympic values in Living Healthy Commotions (May 6.09)
  • Schools to celebrate NL Day at the Olympics (May 1.09)
  • One-year countdown to NL Day at 2010 Olympic Games (Feb 25.09)
  • Feb 26.2010 is NL Day at Vancouver Olympics (Oct 16.08)
  • NL highlighted at Vancouver 2010 Olympic / Paralympic Winter Games (Jul 4.08)
  • Releases on recreation and sport

    Appointment

  • Premier Danny Williams announces new Executive Director for the PC Party of Newfoundland and Labrador (Feb 1.10)

    Helping Haiti

  • Prime Minister of Haiti thanks province for generosity (Jan 26.10)
  • Premier Williams expresses heartfelt condolences to the earthquake victims in Haiti; announces $1 million in aid (Jan 14.10)

    Energy

  • Premier Williams and Premier Dexter send letter to the Premier of New Brunswick (Dec 2.09)
  • Premier releases response to Premier of New Brunswick (Oct 28.09)
  • Letter from Premier Graham Oct 27.09
  • CBC video: Premier Williams on the sale Oct 29.09
  • More releases on energy

    Terra Nova
    by-election
     Thank You to all the voters of Terra Nova District who expressed your support in the November 26, 2009 by-election.

  • Preliminary results
  • Sandy Collins, PC MHA
  • Chief Electoral Office
  • By-election called | Candidate chosen | Two seek nod | Nominations called

    Premier's speeches

  • St. John's Board of Trade (Sep 9.09)
  • Canadian Energy Forum (Sep 2.09)
  • NL Oil&Gas Industries (Jun 16.09)

    Budget 2009

  • Budget info site
  • Highlights | Speech
  • Budget 2009: Building on Our Strong Foundation (Mar 26.09) | Economy | Health | Cameron | Children, youth | Long-term care | Education | Environment | Taxation | Poverty reduction | Innovation | Justice | Labrador | Central region | Violence prevention | Women | Regional cooperation

    "Infrastructure investment has been a priority for this government and that will continue. The aggressive infrastructure strategy we are announcing today includes multiple new projects and clearly demonstrates that our government is staying the course with our strategic infrastructure investments. At the same time, we are taking the necessary measures to stimulate the economy and create more jobs throughout the province. This is a level of infrastructure funding never seen before in the province's history and helps further ensure our province is equipped to stand strong and forge ahead as masters of our own destiny."
    - Premier Williams (Feb 18.09)

    PC Party and Caucus News
  • Jones misleading and irresponsible in her statements on caucus resources (Oct 21.08)
  • House of Assembly Management Commission working just as it ought to: Burke (Oct 15.08)
  • Terra Nova MHA expresses gratitude to all who provided assistance during flash flood in Gambo (Aug 21.08)
  • MHA Keith Hutchings pleased with Municipal Capital Works funding for Ferryland District (Jun 25.08)
  • MHA for The Isles of Notre Dame pleased with funding for district (Jun 13.08)
  • MHAs pleased that residents will benefit from medical control services (Feb 27.08)

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    News

     

    Premier returns to work

  • News release (Mar 15.10)

    Health care

  • New digital mammography units enhance cancer detection (Mar 10.10)
  • Facility and equipment upgrades announced for Western Bay Clinic (Mar 9.10)
  • Community groups receive funding to promote food security (Mar 5.10)
  • Funding to help mental health and addictions community groups (Mar 3.10)
  • Expanded hours for satellite dialysis unit in Clarenville (Mar 1.10)
  • Tender for next phase: Labrador West regional healthcare facility (Feb 1.10)
  • Health ministers work together to benefit Atlantic Canadians (Jan 18.10)
  • Petition on air ambulance inaccurately presented by Opposition (Dec 17.09)
  • Acknowledging NL's health care professionals for H1N1 response (Dec 14.09)
  • NL continues commitment to wait time benchmarks (Dec 1.09)
  • Tender to be called for Labrador West regional healthcare facility (Nov 27.09)
  • New long-term care homes to be built in Pleasantville (Nov 23.09)
  • Premier announces changes to cabinet (Oct 7.09)
  • NL government responds to soil testing in Buchans (Oct 7.09)
  • Health minister meets to discuss new clinic in Flower's Cove (Oct 2.09)
  • Site announced for new Western Memorial Regional Hospital (Sep 28.09)
  • Premier opens Protective Community Residences in Corner Brook (Sep 21.09)
  • Additional health authority info, update on lab/x-ray assessment (Sep 21.09)
  • Information on Lewisporte lab and x-ray services (Sep 11.09)
  • Assessing laboratory and x-ray services (Aug 31.09)
  • Programming work starting for new addictions facility (Aug 4.09)
  • Enhancements on the way for long-term care in Lewisporte (Jul 31.09)
  • New MRI announced for Central (Jun 1.09)
  • Tobacco powerwalls coming down (May 15.09)
  • Community groups receive provincial wellness grants (Mar 27.09)
  • Province welcomes new air ambulance (Feb 6.09)
  • Adverse health events report received by government (Dec 3.08)
  • Adverse health events report
  • Recent success in physician recruitment (Dec 3.08)
  • Recent success in physician recruitment (Nov 27.08)
  • Expression of Interest on Enhanced 911 (Nov 25.08)
  • Website promotes active, healthy lifestyles (Nov 20.08) | site
  • NL seeks input on banning tobacco powerwalls (Nov 3.08)
  • New provincial addictions centre opens in Corner Brook (Aug 15.08)
  • Progress being made on new Corner Brook hospital (Jul 31.08)
  • NL continues to see reduced wait times in priority areas (Jul 28.08)
  • Additional $3M in Prescription Drug Program (Jul 17.08)
  • Recruitment success means more family physicians for NL (Jul 11.08)
  • Package for pathologists to rival any in the country (May 22.08)
  • Increased access to paramedic training (Apr 22.08)
  • Fire/life safety assessments of unsprinklered health facilities (Apr 18.08)
  • Funding for research on aging and seniors issues (Mar 31.08)
  • NL gives $500,000 to Daffodil Place (Feb 26.08)
  • NL remains effective in wait times management (Jan 11.08)
  • Rural NL to benefit from new Dental Bursary Program (Dec 12.07)
  • PACS resulting in improved access to diagnostic reports across NL (Dec 11.07)
  • Gov to invest in new air ambulance (Dec 6.07)
  • New campaign for addictions prevention (Nov 16.07)
  • Province strengthens preparedness for pandemic (Nov 15.07)
  • Wellness grants help communities promote healthy living (Nov 2.07)
  • Releases: Department of Health and Community Services
  • Older releases on health
  • Recent releases on Cameron inquiry
  • Older releases on Cameron inquiry

    Labrador

  • Governments discuss opportunities to improve labour market services on the North Coast of Labrador (Mar 12.10)
  • Expressions of interest sought for Labrador forest sector (Mar 5.10)
  • Labrador Winter Games open Sunday (Mar 5.10)
  • Premier says illegal activity by Quebec Innu will not be tolerated; Acting Premier responds to Quebec Innu allegations (Mar 3.10)
  • YRAS helps young people experience Labrador (Feb 25.10)
  • NL gov calls on Quebec Innu to respect conservation principles (Feb 21.10)
  • Additional satellite phones now available on Trans-Labrador Highway (Feb 18.10)
  • Minister corrects Opposition's misinformation on Air Foodlift Subsidy (Feb 17.10)
  • Minister provides update on Air Foodlift Subsidy (Feb 15.10)
  • Creating new national park reserve in the Mealy Mountains, Labrador (Feb 5.10)
  • Tender for next phase: Labrador West regional healthcare facility (Feb 1.10)
  • Tender for next phase: Labrador West regional healthcare facility (Feb 1.10)
  • Northern Labrador's OK Society enhances technology (Jan 13.10)
  • NL launches 2010 tourism campaign with Ancient Land (Jan 12.10)
  • Pilot for year-round ferry service between Island, Labrador (Jan 7.10)
  • Residents of Black Tickle to benefit from air travel subsidy (Dec 22.09)
  • Additional travel services to benefit Labrador communities (Dec 21.09)
  • Satellite phone service expanded to Trans-Labrador Highway Phase III (Dec 18.09)
  • Air ambulance petition inaccurately presented by Opposition in House (Dec 17.09)
  • Trans-Labrador Highway Phase III now open – connecting Labrador West, through Lake Melville, to Southern Labrador (Dec 16.09)
  • Labrador transportation grooming subsidy linking communities (Dec 9.09)
  • Loans assist low-income homeowners registering oil tanks (Oct 16.09)
  • Gov contributing to a healthy future for Labrador's forests (Sep 14.09)
  • New facility, improved opportunities for Lab West college students (Aug 7.09)
  • Trans-Labrador Highway being fast-tracked (Aug 6.09)
  • NL questions federal commitment to Canada's North (Jul 31.09)
  • NL gov committed to Southern Labrador regional airport (Jul 22.09)
  • Labrador Affairs minister hosts meetings with Deputy Premier of Nunavut (Jul 2.09)
  • More work announced for Trans-Labrador Highway (Jun 8.09)
  • Significant work continues on the TLH (Jun 1.09)
  • Improved satellite phone service secured for Labrador (May 29.09)
  • Investment in Labrador Ski Club increases opportunities (May 13.09)
  • Trans-Labrador Highway to get hard-top (May 6.09)
  • Construction on Trans-Labrador Highway to cross another bridge (May 1.09)
  • Northern Strategic Plan improving the lives of Labradorians (Apr 29.09)
  • Gov in home stretch on Phase III of Trans-Labrador Highway (Apr 27.09)
  • Gov sets sights on new ferries for south coast and Labrador (Apr 27.09)
  • Funding for Rigolet shelter, winter transportation (Mar 30.09)
  • Budget 2009: Labrador (Mar 26.09)
  • Labrador receives $130M through record infrastructure investment (Feb 18.09)
  • Further enhancements to Air Foodlift Subsidy (Jan 12.09)
  • Rate assistance to diesel-powered communities (Jan 7.09)
  • Labrador accomplishments highlighted at fisheries conference (Nov 20.08)
  • $632,274 for programs, projects under Northern Strategic Plan (Jul 28.08)
  • Gearing up to widen and pave Trans-Labrador Highway (Mar 14.08)
  • Air foodlift subsidy program begins for the Straits and southern Labrador (Jan 21.08)
  • Labrador and Baffin groups to co-host major business conference (Jan 17.08)
  • Enhancements to Air Foodlift Subsidy Program (Dec 7.07)
  • Labrador issues discussed at Northern Development Ministers Forum (Nov 23.07)
  • Province addressing justice issues in Labrador (Nov 9.07)
  • Releases: Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs
  • Older releases on Labrador
  • Older releases on Aboriginal affairs

    Labour force

  • Governments discuss opportunities to improve labour market services on the North Coast of Labrador (Mar 12.10)
  • Labour ministers meet to discuss jobs, economic futures (Feb 23.10)
  • Employers to benefit from new human resources toolkit (Feb 11.10)
  • Minister encourages proposals for targeted initiative for older workers (Jan 29.10)
  • Full enforcement for OHS regulations begins Jan 1.10 (Dec 15.09)
  • Career Work Centre network extended to Corner Brook (Dec 11.09)
  • NL reaffirms commitment to labour mobility through legislation (Dec 10.09)
  • Labour Market Development Agreement will strengthen workforce (Dec 7.09)
  • Good Neighbour Agreement reached with unions (Nov 13.09)
  • Career Work Centre opened in Stephenville (Nov 10.09)
  • JobsinNL.ca website officially launched (Nov 4.09) | www.JobsinNL.ca
  • NL assumes responsibility for Labour Market Development Agreement (Nov 2.09)
  • NL Workplace Skills Enhancement Program advances competitiveness (Oct 29.09)
  • NL prepares to assume responsibility for LMDA (Oct 29.09)
  • Minister outlines increases in learning opportunities (Sep 16.09)
  • Sixteen new employment support initiatives across NL (Aug 14.09)
  • NL introduces new occupational health and safety regulations (Aug 12.09)
  • Gov hosts Skills Task Force forum (May 13.09)
  • Improved Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act (Apr 30.09)
  • Career Work Centre network extended (Feb 16.09)
  • Investments highlighted during National Skilled Trades Week (Nov 6.08)
  • Skills program in Labrador receives funding (Oct 27.08)
  • NL funds new employment skills training program for Autism Society (Oct 14.08)
  • Taking action on review of workers’ compensation system (Apr 25.08)
  • NL amendments support job protection for military reservists (Apr 22.08) | Bill 1
  • Makin' it Work advances across the province (Mar 5.08)
  • Province supports community partnerships (Mar 4.08)
  • Releases: Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
  • Older releases on labour force

    Rural / regional development

  • Irish Loop Development Board to target opportunities (Mar 12.10)
  • Stephenville Airport to receive guarantee extension (Mar 10.10)
  • Co-operative advances economic potential of film industry (Mar 3.10)
  • Jazz and blues presenter to expand marketing presence (Feb 22.10)
  • Development enhances Heritage Run's adventure tourism (Feb 5.10)
  • Gros Morne Museum to launch marketing campaign (Feb 4.10)
  • New studio complements Tilting's artist in residence program (Jan 27.10)
  • Holyrood marina undergoes expansion (Jan 20.10)
  • New Chelsea - New Melbourne boardwalk, D'Iberville Coastal Heritage Hiking Trail support business development (Jan 19.10)
  • Significant progress made in improving high speed internet access (Dec 22.09)
  • Motor registration services expanded in Stephenville, St. Anthony (Dec 21.09)
  • Bonavista heritage encourages new business opportunities (Dec 4.09)
  • Channel-Port aux Basques modernizes industrial facility to attract business (Nov 25.09)
  • Long Cove tourism enhancement project launched (Nov 24.09)
  • Deer Lake to commence development plan (Nov 4.09)
  • Premier announces unique school/arena facility for St. Anthony area (Sep 14.09)
  • Town of Burin's business community expanding (Sep 2.09)
  • Investment to develop Marystown marine industrial park (Jul 30.09)
  • NL to receive $23.4M from Community Development Trust (Mar 31.08)
  • 'Visions to Actions' finds common ground on rural issues (Nov 9.07)
  • 'Visions to Actions - A Roadmap to 2020' (Nov 7.07)
  • Releases: Department of Finance
  • Older releases on the economy
  • Releases: Department of Business
  • Older releases on business
  • Releases: Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
  • Older releases on innovation

    K-12 education

  • Advances made to improve services for students (Mar 11.10)
  • Ministers put education at forefront of economic recovery (Mar 5.10)
  • Recipients of Safe and Caring Schools grants (Feb 26.10)
  • Minister highlights commitment to inclusive education (Feb 16.10)
  • Students to visit capital under intraprovincial travel program (Feb 9.10)
  • Investments in public libraries evident in Stephenville (Jan 22.10)
  • Projects aimed at developing new generation of innovators (Dec 16.09)
  • Safe and Caring Schools (Nov 30.09)
  • New Paradise schools on schedule (Nov 30.09)
  • Ministers proclaim Paralympic School Week (Nov 2.09)
  • Program increases awareness of successful entrepreneurs (Oct 27.09)
  • Premier announces unique school/arena facility for St. Anthony area (Sep 14.09)
  • Safe, healthy schools a priority as new school year begins (Sep 9.09)
  • Major extension underway at St. Edward's Elementary (Aug 20.09)
  • Extension and renovation to begin at St. Bernard's Primary (Aug 14.09)
  • Construction to begin on new school in Baie Verte (Aug 13.09)
  • International award for eLearning partnership (Jul 30.09)
  • Investments realize advancements in K-12 education (Jun 26.09)
  • Construction set to begin on second Paradise school (Jun 1.09)
  • Update on school infrastructure projects (May 21.09)
  • Changes for upcoming school board elections (Apr 29.09)
  • Tender award for new schools in Torbay and Paradise (Mar 18.09)
  • Additional funding for public libraries (Mar 17.09)
  • Corner Brook Regional High celebrates grand opening (Mar 2.09)
  • Advances in inclusive education (Feb 16.09)
  • Innu Kindergarten resources mark milestone in Innu education (Feb 3.09)
  • Actions, continuing commitment to improved school infrastructure (Jan 21.09)
  • Campaign promotes skilled trades to young women (Jan 8.09)
  • NL subject of new social studies course (Jan 6.09)
  • Enhanced supports for hearing-impaired students (Apr 16.08)
  • Significant changes under Excellence in Mathematics strategy (Mar 19.08)
  • Allocating teaching resources goes back to basics (Mar 12.08)
  • Key education initiatives (Mar 3.08)
  • High school teachers join skilled trade workers on the job (Feb 22.08)
  • Commitment to effective appeals process for parents (Feb 21.08)
  • Major advancement in distance education (Jan 23.08)
  • Changes to ISSP and Pathways models for special ed (Dec 18.07)
  • Gov responds to needs in Paradise school system (Nov 21.07)
  • Releases: Department of Education
  • Older releases on K-12 education

    Tourism

  • Town of Cupids to receive $1.5M for municipal improvements (Mar 11.10)
  • Regional tourism marketing efforts to be focus in 2010 (Feb 19.10)
  • Development enhances Heritage Run's adventure tourism (Feb 5.10)
  • Tourism marketing campaign wins big - again! (Feb 2.10)
  • Fresh air tourism campaign brings home gold (Jan 29.10)
  • NL launches 2010 resident winter tourism campaign (Jan 22.10)
  • NL launches 2010 tourism campaign with Ancient Land (Jan 12.10)
  • Tourism marketing efforts recognized worldwide (Dec 17.09) | Uncommon Potential
  • Restoration of Colonial Building hits milestone (Dec 16.09)
  • Recent discoveries in Cupids highlighted (Dec 14.09)
  • Support for western region tourism stronger than ever (Dec 11.09)
  • White Hills Ski Resort renovations (Dec 3.09)
  • Battle Harbour to undertake improvements (Nov 19.09)
  • Federal AG confirms NL's position on Marine Atlantic fleet renewal (Nov 19.09)
  • Royal visit shines spotlight on Cupids400 celebrations (Nov 3.09)
  • Landing site for first transatlantic cable recognized nationally (Nov 3.09)
  • Increased Marine Atlantic fuel surcharge will hurt tourism (Oct 6.09)
  • Minister raises Marine Atlantic fleet renewal at meeting (Sep 11.09)
  • East Coast Trail to expand its network with gov investment (Sep 11.09)
  • Resident tourism marketing campaign extended into fall (Sep 8.09)
  • Early indicators point to positive tourism performance (Sep 8.09)
  • NL a trans-Atlantic cruise destination (Jul 21.09)
  • Premier welcomes arctic schooner to Brigus, celebrating Bartlett (Jul 10.09)
  • NL tourism boosted through renewal of Atlantic Canada partnership (Jun 26.09)
  • Cupids Legacy Centre receives additional $1.8M from NL (Jun 1.09) | Cupids400
  • Improved camping experience in provincial parks (May 15.09)
  • Tourism website upgrades trip planning map features (May 13.09)
  • NL moving forward with highway signage initiative (Apr 22.09)
  • Minister hopes NL benefits from marquee events program (Apr 13.09)
  • Report on air transportation released (Feb 13.09) | Report
  • Long-term vision for NL tourism unveiled (Feb 6.09)
  • Visitor experiences highlighted on tourism website travel blog (Feb 3.09)
  • New TV ads introduced in 2009 tourism campaign (Jan 13.09)
  • Schooner's visit a highlight of 2009 Bartlett celebrations (Jan 9.09) | Bartlett 2009
  • Cruise Association receives $50,000 to bolster marketing efforts (Oct 28.08)
  • People in downtown TO get carried away with NL tourism promo (Jul 30.08)
  • NL expresses disappointment over latest Marine Atlantic cost increase (Jun 12.08)
  • NL opens giant window to fresh air in Toronto (Jul 11.08)
  • New investment in historic sites enhances visitor experience (Jul 9.08)
  • Marking the centennial of Coaker's Fishermen's Protective Union (Jun 2.08)
  • Additional funding for Celebrating Bartlett 2009 (Apr 23.08)
  • Winter tourism campaign (Jan 21.08)
  • Minister says St. John's has claim to "oldest city" status; hopes Ottawa will support Cupids 400th anniversary in 2010 (Jan 16.08)
  • Releases: Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
  • Older releases on tourism

    Infrastructure

  • Town of Cupids to receive $1.5M for municipal improvements (Mar 11.10)
  • New space advances the protection of important documents (Mar 10.10)
  • Road upgrades continue to roll out (Mar 10.10)
  • Stephenville Airport to receive guarantee extension (Mar 10.10)
  • Highway upgrades headed for Northern Peninsula (Mar 8.10)
  • Torbay Bypass nearing finish line (Mar 5.10)
  • Town of Buchans receives recreation infrastructure funding (Feb 25.10)
  • Provincial government rolls out more roadwork (Feb 19.10)
  • Additional satellite phones now available on Trans-Labrador Highway (Feb 18.10)
  • Funding to support waste management initiatives in Deer Lake (Feb 18.10)
  • Burin Peninsula Highway to receive significant upgrades (Feb 16.10)
  • Stimulus working for NL, will continue to create jobs, boost local economy (Jan 29.10)
  • Regional waste management system moving forward for Burin Peninsula (Jan 28.10)
  • Municipal capital works funding improves infrastructure (Jan 27.10)
  • Municipal capital works investment in Fleur de Lys (Jan 25.10)
  • Engineering design for municipal infrastructure projects (Jan 22.10)
  • Investment to improve water services for Crow Head (Jan 13.10)
  • Additional $6.35M invested in recreation infrastructure (Jan 11.10)
  • Pilot for year-round ferry service between Island, Labrador (Jan 7.10)
  • Significant progress made in improving high speed internet access (Dec 22.09)
  • Satellite phone service expanded to Trans-Labrador Highway Phase III (Dec 18.09)
  • Canada, NL sign $124M Gas Tax Fund agreement extension (Dec 17.09)
  • Trans Labrador Highway Phase III now open – connecting Labrador West, through Lake Melville, to Southern Labrador (Dec 16.09)
  • Labrador transportation grooming subsidy linking communities (Dec 9.09)
  • Closure of Garden Cove landfill (Dec 4.09)
  • Exterior renovations underway for Confederation Building (Dec 1.09)
  • Upgrading water/sewer services for Grand Bank, Fortune (Nov 27.09)
  • Fed Auditor Gen confirms NL's position on Marine Atlantic fleet renewal (Nov 19.09)
  • Minister sets record straight on ferry contracts (Nov 13.09)
  • New fire truck for Bay St. George South (Nov 13.09)
  • Successful convention held for municipalities in Gander (Nov 12.09)
  • New Harbour waste disposal site closing (Nov 12.09)
  • Province installs new safety signs (Sep 21.09)
  • Premier announces unique school/arena facility for St. Anthony area (Sep 14.09)
  • Pasadena pilot project improving water supply systems (Aug 28.09)
  • Engineering design initiative to improve tender process (Aug 25.09)
  • Gov selects consultant to design new ferry (Aug 21.09)
  • Trans-Labrador Highway being fast-tracked (Aug 6.09)
  • Update on timelines associated with Building Canada Fund (Jul 14.09)
  • Community Enhancement Employment Program (Jun 16.09)
  • Economy strong: NL to tender over $1B this fiscal year (Jun 11.09)
  • More work announced for Trans-Labrador Highway (Jun 8.09)
  • Significant work continues on the TLH (Jun 1.09)
  • Improved satellite phone service secured for Labrador (May 29.09)
  • Investment continues in roads program (May 29.09)
  • NL unveils new snowplow safety equipment (May 28.09)
  • New campaign highlights road safety in construction zones (May 28.09)
  • Trans-Labrador Highway to get hard-top (May 6.09)
  • Gov seeks design consultants for new ferry (May 1.09)
  • Construction on Trans-Labrador Highway to cross another bridge (May 1.09)
  • Gov in home stretch on Phase III of Trans-Labrador Highway (Apr 27.09)
  • Gov sets sights on new ferries for south coast and Labrador (Apr 27.09)
  • Grand opening and dedication of the Jack Byrne Arena (Mar 12.09)
  • Williams gov makes record $800M investment in infrastructure (Feb 18.09)
  • Labrador receives $130M through record infrastructure investment (Feb 18.09)
  • Report on air transportation released (Feb 13.09) | Report
  • NL launching 24-hour snow clearing pilot project (Oct 28.08)
  • NL expresses disappointment over latest Marine Atlantic cost increase (Jun 12.08)
  • NL announces 08-09 municipal capital works program (Jun 11.08)
  • NL awards $50.5M contract to build new ferries (Jun 10.08)
  • Improved cost-share ratios to benefit municipalities (Apr 25.08)
  • $350M prov-fed infrastructure agreement signed (Apr 24.08)
  • Record roads funding (Jan 10.08)
  • Recreation infrastructure funding (Jan 10.08)
  • School maintenance (Jan 7.08)
  • Province investing $430M in infrastructure agreement (Dec 18.07)
  • Prov/fed govs sign $430M infrastructure agreement (Dec 17.07)
  • Corner Brook port to increase cargo capacity (Dec 10.07)
  • Clarenville and Marystown shipyards to bid on ferry construction (Nov 15.07)
  • Province calls for multi-year capital works applications (Nov 9.07)
  • Government continues efforts to make provincial roads safer (Nov 8.07)
  • Releases: Department of Transportation and Works
  • Older releases on highways
  • Older releases on provincial ferries
  • Releases: Department of Municipal Affairs
  • Older releases on municipalities

    Fishing industry

  • Seafood industry year in review for 2009 (Mar 11.10)
  • Minister to participate in seal luncheon in Ottawa (Mar 10.10)
  • Minister urges continued movement toward solutions for industry (Mar 5.10)
  • Gov funds energy efficiency workshops for fishing industry (Feb 17.10)
  • Aquaculture industry targets expansion with training (Feb 15.10)
  • Fed and Atlantic ministers work together to improve industry (Feb 15.10)
  • Tenders to construct wharves at Pool's Cove, Hermitage (Jan 21.10)
  • Funding for marketing of cooked and peeled shrimp (Jan 20.10)
  • NL calls on Ottawa to follow vote of own Parliament (Dec 11.09)
  • Update on the Centre for Aquaculture Health and Development (Dec 9.09)
  • NL calls on fed gov to reject amendments to NAFO Convention (Dec 7.09)
  • Encouraging collaboration to address structural issues (Dec 2.09)
  • NL pleased with standing committee decision on NAFO convention (Nov 20.09)
  • NAFO fails to protect Canadian stocks again (Nov 18.09)
  • Fisheries working groups moving forward with financial analysis (Nov 18.09)
  • NL continues seafood market development in China (Nov 12.09)
  • Significant progress in reducing European seafood tariffs (Oct 28.09)
  • NL supports Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation (Oct 26.09)
  • Atlantic fisheries ministers to collaborate on sustainability (Oct 16.09)
  • Employment assistance program demonstrates commitment to industry (Oct 6.09)
  • Employment assistance for fish harvesters and fish plant workers (Oct 5.09)
  • NAFO ignores scientific advice: need custodial management (Sep 28.09)
  • NAFO amendments threaten sovereignty within 200-mile limit (Sep 11.09)
  • NL fully supports taking trade action on seal product ban (Jul 27.09)
  • NL funds project to develop a sustainable yellowtail fishery (Jul 21.09)
  • Support services for plant workers affected by Englee plant closure (Jul 17.09)
  • Targeted initiative for older workers developed for Northern Peninsula (Jul 17.09)
  • Agreement reached on long-term development of fishing industry (Jul 14.09)
  • NL gov has demonstrated high level of commitment to fishing industry (Jun 30.09)
  • Aquaculture Week celebrates fast-paced growth of industry (Jun 16.09)
  • Appreciation for Governor General's support of sealing (May 29.09)
  • Council of the Federation reiterates stand on sealing (May 13.09)
  • Fed/prov govs invest in deep water mussel aquaculture (May 13.09)
  • Harper must deliver trade action message at Canada-EU Summit (May 5.09)
  • Aquaculture infrastructure for south coast (May 5.09)
  • NL continues to inform EU reps on seal harvest (Apr 21.09)
  • Fed shrimp, seal quotas create uncertainty, undermine... (Apr 2.09)
  • Gov addresses proposed seal product ban with EU reps (Mar 30.09)
  • No WTO action by Ottawa on European seal product ban (Mar 3.09)
  • Investment in Cooke Aquaculture cod demonstration farm (Mar 2.09)
  • Fisheries production value to exceed $1B for 2008 (Dec 18.08)
  • Lobster hatchery pilot project for Placentia Bay (Nov 26.08)
  • Revised seafood processing framework announced (Oct 27.08)
  • Processing licence transfers for Conche and LaScie (Oct 27.08)
  • Province questions statement on custodial management (Oct 8.08)
  • Significant tradeoffs for modest NAFO gains: need custodial management (Oct 6.08)
  • Disappointed EU Commission to move forward with proposed seal ban (Jul 24.08)
  • NL calls on Ottawa to prepare for trade action against EU (Jul 11.08)
  • Prime Minister must place seal industry on Europe trip agenda (May 26.08)
  • Call to ban use of hakapik in seal harvest (Apr 15.08)
  • Proposed EU ban on seal products (Apr 14.08)
  • Alarmed by PETA 2 attack on Canadian sealers (Mar 20.08)
  • NL to participate in celebration of sealing industry (Mar 14.08)
  • Much progress has been made on the seal hunt (Jan 11.08)
  • Binding agreements finalized for sale of FPI assets (Dec 20.07)
  • 2007 performance at historic levels, value approaches $1B (Dec 18.07)
  • Integrated strategy for displaced plant workers at Trouty (Dec 17.07)
  • Fisheries science and cod recovery are priorities (Dec 13.07)
  • Province supports development of e-simulator (Dec 12.07)
  • Training facility on west coast receives operating funds (Dec 10.07)
  • Opportunity to break into European seafood markets (Nov 16.07)
  • Working to address closure of Trouty fish plant (Nov 9.07)
  • Moving forward with Fishing Industry Renewal Strategy (Nov 8.07)
  • Concerned with closure of crab plant at Trouty (Nov 2.07)
  • Releases: Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
  • Older releases on fisheries

    Mining

  • Optimism strong among NL delegation at international conference (Mar 10.10)
  • Rock, mineral kit showcases NL geology, mineral potential (Jan 29.10)
  • NL celebrates provincial Mining Week (Oct 30.09)
  • Canada's mines ministers discuss sustainable recovery (Sep 1.09)
  • NL hosting Canada's energy and mines ministers (Aug 28.09)
  • Hydromet facility achieves first milestone (Apr 14.09)
  • Green light to collective agreement for construction at Long Harbour (Apr 9.09)
  • Formal agreement with Vale Inco officially signed (Mar 25.09)
  • NL promoting mining exploration and attraction in Budget 2009 (Mar 3.09)
  • Ministers travel to Labrador West for series of meetings (Feb 16.09)
  • NL reaches improved development agreement with Vale Inco (Jan 29.09)
  • NL provides three-week extension to Vale Inco (Dec 31.08)
  • Vale Inco to construct a hydromet plant at Long Harbour (Nov 12.08)
  • Mineral resources review highlights record-breaking year (Oct 29.08)
  • NL promotes uranium development within its jurisdiction (Apr 14.08)
  • $500M expansion shows NL successfully competing in global industry (Mar 11.08)
  • Conference highlights NL mineral prospects, global competitiveness (Mar 6.08)
  • Brazil meeting with CVRD (owner of Voisey's Bay Nickel) (Nov 16.07)
  • Releases: Department of Natural Resources
  • Older releases on mining

    R&D and Innovation

  • RDC announces R&D infrastructure call for proposals (Mar 9.10)
  • Chevron, Memorial, RDC announce partnership to benefit students (Feb 19.10)
  • Update on broadband activities (Feb 15.10)
  • RDC student research awards competition in ocean industries (Jan 27.10)
  • Northern Labrador's OK Society enhances technology (Jan 13.10)
  • RDC invests $2M at MUN through IRIF (Jan 12.10)
  • Significant progress made in improving high speed internet access (Dec 22.09)
  • Projects aimed at developing new generation of innovators (Dec 16.09)
  • Export and Innovation Awards showcase NL's best (Nov 18.09)
  • NL promotes advantages to Unmanned Vehicle Systems industry (Nov 5.09)
  • Geographic Information Systems agreement to benefit IT industry (Nov 3.09)
  • Program increases awareness of successful entrepreneurs (Oct 27.09)
  • Helping firms target international investment opportunities (Oct 16.09)
  • NL selected as gateway into North America's communications industry (Sep 9.09)
  • Atlantic Canada to host international bioscience delegation in NL (Sep 9.09)
  • RDC $1.9M for MUN through Industrial Research and Innovation Fund (Sep 1.09)
  • RDC announces board appointments (Aug 25.09)
  • Negotiations set to begin to construct and manage broadband network (Aug 7.09)
  • NL launches Research & Development Corporation (May 13.09) | RDC site
  • New program to support development of aerospace and defence (Apr 7.09)
  • Program focused on growing NL's R&D capacity (Feb 17.09)
  • Expedition strengthens ties between province and Rhode Island (Jul 23.08)
  • Sub-sea fibre optic cable to link NL, Greenland (Jul 11.08)
  • Next phase of Government's Broadband Initiative (Dec 13.07)
  • Releases: Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
  • Older releases on innovation

    Emergency response

  • Minister highlights safety following prolonged power loss (Mar 9.10)
  • New tool to assist communities in planning for emergencies (Feb 11.10)
  • Membership enhances forest fire fighting capabilities (Nov 6.09)
  • Fire and Emergency Services training school participants commended (Nov 4.09)
  • Strong relationship with NL Association of Fire Services (Mar 10.09)
  • Province concerned with federal process (Nov 6.07)

    Post-secondary education

  • More improvements for Prince Philip Drive CNA campus (Mar 8.10)
  • Ministers put education at forefront of economic recovery (Mar 5.10)
  • Chevron, Memorial, RDC announce partnership to benefit students (Feb 19.10)
  • YRAS expands internship opportunities for post-secondary students (Jan 28.10)
  • Additional funding to enhance Memorial's infrastructure (Jan 25.10)
  • Increased funding supports aspiring apprentices (Jan 8.10)
  • Gov announces plan for increased Grenfell autonomy (Dec 16.09)
  • Projects aimed at developing new generation of innovators (Dec 16.09)
  • Update on post-secondary grants (Dec 7.09)
  • Premier, minister welcome new president for Memorial University (Nov 18.09)
  • Funding for Grand Falls-Windsor college campus (Nov 9.09)
  • New initiative to bring literacy program to learners online (Sep 14.09)
  • New facility, improved opportunities for Lab West college students (Aug 7.09)
  • Celebrating elimination of interest on provincial student loans (Jun 31.09)
  • International award for eLearning partnership (Jul 30.09)
  • Early childhood education program now available online (Jun 10.09)
  • Fed-prov investment to expand post-secondary research capacity (May 25.09)
  • Gov hosts Skills Task Force forum (May 13.09)
  • Tender called for Labrador West College campus (May 4.09)
  • More help for female apprentices (Apr 8.09)
  • NL a national leader on student aid initiatives (Feb 27.09)
  • Minister hosts second roundtable on student debt (Jan 23.09)
  • Campaign promotes skilled trades to young women (Jan 8.09)
  • New initiative supports women in skilled trades (Dec 22.08)
  • Improvements made to boost skilled labour force (Dec 3.08)
  • New chair, members of MUN Board of Regents (Nov 18.08)
  • 2008 defined by increased funding, affordable education (Sep 2.08)
  • New boat industry training program will aid local industry (Aug 5.08)
  • Minister affirms province's support for academic freedom (Aug 1.08)
  • Search for new president for Memorial University continues (Jul 29.08)
  • Developing new governance structure for Grenfell College (Mar 25.08)
  • Minister highlights adult learning initiatives (Mar 4.08)
  • Major advancement in distance education (Jan 23.08)
  • Apprenticeship information sessions go province-wide (Jan 18.08)
  • Women pursue skilled trades careers in record numbers (Jan 16.08)
  • Stephenville institutions to train military personnel (Dec 10.07)
  • Moving forward with new governance for Grenfell (Nov 29.07)
  • Investments result in rising apprenticeship numbers (Nov 16.07)
  • Releases: Department of Education
  • Older releases on post-secondary education

    Volunteers

  • Developing solutions for voluntary and non-profit sector (Mar 8.10)
  • Nomination deadline approaching for URock Volunteer Awards (Mar 1.10)
  • "You Rock!" - new awards program to recognize young volunteers (Jan 29.10)
  • Premier commends youth volunteers (May 6.09)

    Forestry

  • Expressions of interest sought for Labrador forest sector (Mar 5.10)
  • NL assumes custody, management of closed Grand Falls-Windsor mill (Feb 5.10)
  • Forest management planning process begins in central region (Jan 14.10)
  • Helping to create stronger, more diversified central region (Dec 1.09)
  • Silviculture austains future growth in central region (Nov 20.09)
  • Membership enhances forest fire fighting capabilities (Nov 6.09)
  • New positions will help manage Crown land resources (Nov 5.09)
  • $2.1M special assistance grants for impacted communities (Oct 30.09)
  • New areas available for harvesting of fuel wood in central (Oct 28.09)
  • Gov demonstrates responsible forest management in Gander (Oct 8.09)
  • NL government responds to soil testing in Buchans (Oct 7.09)
  • Silviculture for healthy forests in St. George's-Stephenville East (Oct 7.09)
  • Silviculture sustains industry opportunities in central region (Oct 6.09)
  • Tree planting benefits Trinity North (Oct 5.09)
  • Futures from Forests initiative launched during Forest Week 2009 (Sep 21.09)
  • Gov contributing to a healthy future for Labrador's forests (Sep 14.09)
  • Gov supports site reforestation in Bonavista North (Sep 11.09)
  • Silviculture activities spruce up Bonavista South (Sep 10.09)
  • Bonavista Peninsula sawmill industry boosted with $2.25M investment (Aug 28.09)
  • NL makes snother significant investment in sawmill industry (Aug 25.09)
  • Strengthening forest industry, creating jobs on Northern Peninsula (Aug 21.09)
  • Gov promotes healthy tree growth in Baie Verte-Springdale (Aug 19.09)
  • Over one million tree seedlings planted in Terra Nova (Aug 18.09)
  • Silviculture activities taking root in Lewisporte (Aug 18.09)
  • NL gov and CEP finalize agreement to deliver on $35M commitment (Jul 22.09)
  • Close to $4M in economic development initiatives for central (Jul 10.09)
  • Delivering on commitment to central region (Jun 26.09)
  • Premier and ministers meet with union officials in Corner Brook (Jun 24.09)
  • Premier announces financial support to former AbitibiBowater workers (May 19.09)
  • 2009 residential wood pellet rebate program announced (Apr 24.09)
  • NL committed to displaced AbitibiBowater workers (Apr 17.09)
  • NL invites expressions of interest for timber resource in central (Apr 15.09)
  • NL to provide grants in lieu of taxes to impacted communities (Apr 8.09)
  • Province to assume operation of AbitibiBowater hydro assets (Mar 27.09)
  • Extension provided for 2008 wood pellet rebate program (Feb 27.09)
  • Province introduces legislation regarding AbitibiBowater (Dec 16.08)
  • Premier, ministers, MHAs meet with union, town, officials in Grand Falls-Windsor
  • NL following forest sector strategy recommendations (Dec 2.08)
  • Benefiting from industry diversification initiatives (Apr 25.08)
  • Releases: Department of Natural Resources
  • Older releases on forestry

    Justice

  • Work continues on renovation to historic home of RNC (Mar 5.10)
  • NL gov calls on Quebec Innu to respect conservation principles (Feb 21.10)
  • International Human Rights Day calls for end to discrimination (Dec 10.09)
  • Twenty-seven new correctional officers graduate (Dec 8.09)
  • Ministers address key justice, public safety issues (Oct 30.09)
  • Family Division of Supreme Court created to enhance services (May 20.09)
  • Family Violence Intervention Court pilot project begins (Apr 6.09)
  • Aboriginal legal interpreters course in family law begins (Feb 16.09)
  • Public sessions for Human Rights Code amendments announced (Jan 23.09)
  • Independent review of adult corrections released (Dec 8.08)
  • Policies amended to better serve youth in custody (Aug 6.08)
  • Addressing court efficiencies report with funding and legislation (Apr 23.08)
  • Independent penitentiary review: improving correctional services (Apr 18.08)
  • Call for NL representation on Supreme Court of Canada (Apr 16.08)
  • NL minister meets fed minister about new penitentiary (Apr 3.08)
  • Agreement to increase police resources (Mar 31.08)
  • Improvements at Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Centre (Mar 13.08)
  • Aboriginal legal interpreters course will enhance access to court services (Jan 21.08)

    Aboriginal affairs

  • Ministers put education at forefront of economic recovery (Mar 5.10)
  • Premier says illegal activity by Quebec Innu will not be tolerated; Acting Premier responds to Quebec Innu allegations (Mar 3.10)
  • NL gov calls on Quebec Innu to respect conservation principles (Feb 21.10)
  • NL Aboriginal youth participate in Olympic Opening Ceremonies (Feb 16.10)
  • Funding targets preventing violence against Aboriginal women (Jan 29.10)
  • Amendments to Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act resolve claims in northern Labrador (Dec 3.09)
  • Memorial to former residents of Hebron unveiled (Aug 10.09)
  • Premier to take part in unveiling of Hebron memorial Aug 10 (Aug 7.09)
  • NL questions federal commitment to Canada's North (Jul 31.09)
  • Labrador Affairs minister hosts meetings with Deputy Premier of Nunavut (Jul 2.09)
  • Justice camp educating Nain youth (Mar 6.09)
  • Safe haven for women and children on north coast of Labrador (Mar 4.09)
  • Aboriginal women share perspectives during annual conference (Mar 2.09)
  • Aboriginal legal interpreters course in family law begins (Feb 16.09)
  • Innu Kindergarten resources mark milestone in Innu education (Feb 3.09)
  • Funding promotes journey of healing among Innu women (Dec 18.08)
  • Assisting Nunatsiavut Gov to combat violence against women (Dec 1.08)
  • Funding announced for off-reserve Aboriginal housing (Oct 27.08)
  • Innu Nation and province reach historic agreement (Sep 26.08)
  • NL to compete at North American Indigenous Games (Aug 1.08)
  • Premier, Aboriginal Affairs minister at Miawpukek First Nation's Powwow (Jul 4.08)
  • NL hosts third annual Aboriginal Women's Conference (Mar 13.08)
  • Releases: Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs
  • Older releases on Aboriginal affairs
  • Older releases on Labrador

    Recreation and sport strategy

  • Labrador Winter Games open Sunday (Mar 5.10)
  • Town of Buchans receives recreation infrastructure funding (Feb 25.10)
  • Additional $6.35M invested in recreation infrastructure (Jan 11.10)
  • Over $150,000 invested in Burin Peninsula recreation infrastructure (Dec 15.09)
  • Applications for seniors' recreation grants available (Dec 14.09)
  • Premier's Athletic Awards application deadline approaching (Nov 27.09)
  • Ministers proclaim Paralympic School Week (Nov 2.09)
  • Female athletes recognized during Women's History Month (Oct 8.09)
  • NL invests over $620,000 in Paradise Wellness Centre (Sep 16.09)
  • Over $95,000 invested in provincial sports organizations (Aug 28.09)
  • Striving to increase physical activity in children, youth (Aug 18.09)
  • Over 40 communities benefit from investment in recreation infrastructure (Jul 27.09)
  • St. John's Cycling Master Plan to receive $1.5M (Jul 9.09)
  • NL invests over $630,000 to upgrade Mount Pearl soccer pitch (Jul 7.09)
  • NL increases support for community recreation programming (Jul 6.09)
  • NL supports athletes' efforts to excel (Jul 2.09)
  • Regional games program focuses on participation (May 22.09)
  • Olympic, Paralympic values in Living Healthy Commotions (May 6.09)
  • Proposal request re: NE Avalon recreation infrastructure needs (May 4.09)
  • Schools to celebrate NL Day at the Olympics (May 1.09)
  • Grand Falls-Windsor to host 2010 NL Winter Games (Apr 24.09)
  • Premier honours NL's top young athletes (Apr 2.09)
  • Grand opening and dedication of the Jack Byrne Arena (Mar 12.09)
  • One-year countdown to NL Day at 2010 Olympic Games (Feb 25.09)
  • Premier encourages applicants for athletic awards (Dec 8.08)
  • Website promotes active, healthy lifestyles (Nov 20.08) | site
  • Feb 26.2010 is NL Day at Vancouver Olympics (Oct 16.08)
  • Premier to attend closing ceremonies of NL Summer Games (Aug 15.08)
  • Over 1,300 athletes to compete at 2008 NL Summer Games (Aug 7.08)
  • NL to compete at North American Indigenous Games (Aug 1.08)
  • NL invests in youth sport and recreation program (Jul 23.08)
  • NL highlighted at Vancouver 2010 Olympic / Paralympic Winter Games (Jul 4.08)
  • Provincial sport and training centre officially opens (Jul 3.08)
  • Bilateral agreement to increase sport participation in NL (Mar 26.08)
  • Minister provides update on recreation and sport strategy (Nov 2.07)
  • Releases: Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
  • Older releases on recreation and sport
  • Older releases on Premier's athletic awards

    Culture

  • The Rooms receives $2.5M from Husky Energy; largest gift ever made to a cultural institution in Atlantic Canada (Mar 4.10)
  • Co-operative advances economic potential of film industry (Mar 3.10)
  • Minister announces inaugural historic commemorations designations (Mar 3.10)
  • Jazz and blues presenter to expand marketing presence (Feb 22.10)
  • Over $71,000 in additional cultural sector funding (Feb 18.10)
  • Minister joins Heritage Foundation to celebrate Heritage Day (Feb 15.10)
  • New studio complements Tilting's artist in residence program (Jan 27.10)
  • Arts and Culture Centres spruced up to the tune of $1.5M (Jan 20.10)
  • NL artists hit world stage at 2010 Olympics, Paralympics (Jan 14.10)
  • NL site for 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
  • Republic of Doyle garners positive ratings and reviews (Jan 13.10)
  • Republic of Doyle TV series to showcase the province (Jan 6.10)
  • Republic of Doyle production setting records (Nov 26.09) | CBC site | CBC promo site | Republic of Doyle site
  • NL invests an additional $63,000 in cultural projects (Nov 25.09)
  • Publishers funded for professional development opportunities (Nov 24.09)
  • Increased funding for Cultural Connections initiatives (Nov 18.09)
  • Music NL Awards Gala Nov 15 (Nov 13.09) | www.musicnl.ca
  • Rising Tide to enhance theatrical production (Nov 2.09)
  • NL supports 20th St. John's International Women's Film Festival (Oct 6.09)
  • Premier unveils host city 2010 JUNO Awards logo | JUNO 2010 site
  • Community-based heritage projects receive over $116,000 (Aug 12.09)
  • Republic of Doyle TV production major boost to film industry (Apr 30.09)
  • NL announces funding for Festival 500 Sharing the Voices (Apr 15.09)
  • The Rooms joins in celebrating Captain Bob Bartlett in 2009 (Mar 27.09)
  • Minister congratulates ECMA award winners (Mar 2.09)
  • ECMA awards, festival and conference opens in Corner Brook (Feb 26.09)
  • NIFCO to expand training and professional development (Feb 25.09)
  • Heritage Day activities focus on "Saving Places Built to Last" (Feb 16.09)
  • Premier welcomes return of JUNO Awards in 2010 (Jan 22.09) | JUNO Awards site and news release
  • Newfoundland Pony focus of photo archive (Jan 7.09)
  • NL subject of new social studies course (Jan 6.09)
  • Provincial Historic Commemorations Program launched (Nov 19.08)
  • East Coast Music Association receives $225,000 from NL (Nov 3.08)
  • Successful partnership brings provincial artists to students (Oct 14.08)
  • Provincial/territorial ministers urge feds to reverse arts cuts (Sep 29.08)
  • Québec City meeting on federal cuts to culture (Sep 24.08)
  • NL provides support for performing arts (Sep 2.08)
  • Province will cover impact of federal cuts to arts (Aug 28.08)
  • Ottawa's further arts and culture cuts unacceptable (Aug 18.08)
  • NL asks Ottawa to review arts funding cuts (Aug 14.08)
  • Publishing industry benefits from $200,000 investment (Jul 17.08)
  • Them Days funding ensures protection of archival collection (Mar 14.08)
  • $700,000 facelift to Stephenville Arts and Culture Centre (Mar 14.08)
  • NL focuses on cultural tourism (Mar 4.08)
  • Corner Brook's successful bid to host 2009 ECMA Awards (Jan 21.08)
  • Travelling culture kits bring The Rooms to rural schools (Dec 7.07)
  • College announces new Institute for Cultural Tourism (Nov 14.07)
  • Provincial Historic Sites launches new live history program (Aug 10.07) | Link
  • Mariners' Memorial at Grand Bank (Aug 8.07)
  • Promoting Beyond the Overpass Theatre Company (Aug 8.07)
  • Promoting Resource Centre for the Arts (Aug 7.07)
  • Promoting Writers' Alliance of NL (Aug 6.07)
  • Promoting Cape Freels Heritage Trust (Aug 3.07)
  • Promoting Them Days Magazine and Archives (Aug 2.07)
  • Promoting Association of Cultural Industries (Jul 25.07)
  • Promoting Film Producers Association of NL (Jul 24.07)
  • Establishment of Status of the Artist Working Committee (Jun 12.07) | Committee to assist government to improve benefits for artists (Jun 12.07)
  • Teachers meet artists at ArtsWork conference (May 14.07)
  • NL acquires 60 original works in 2006 Art Procurement Program (Apr 18.07)
  • Filmmakers’ facility to go high definition (Apr 13.07)
  • Funding will bring live performances and presentations to schools (Mar 27.07)
  • Minister welcomes public input into Colonial Building restoration (Feb 21.07)
  • Cultural sector enjoys a successful 2006 (Jan 8.07)
  • The arts and artists benefit from government investment (Dec 28.06)
  • Funding for local artists to pursue national, international opportunities (Dec 21.06)
  • Heritage organizations better equipped to develop resources (Dec 19.06)
  • Plans for development of Colonial Building to proceed (Nov 24.06)
  • Mealy Mountain auditorium (Oct 26.06)
  • Investing in promotion, preservation (Mar 28.06)
  • Strategic Cultural Plan
  • Cultural Connections strategy (Feb 21.06)
  • The Rooms opened (Jun 29.05) | Web site
  • Releases: Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
  • Older releases on culture

    Illegal activity

  • Premier says illegal activity by Quebec Innu will not be tolerated; Acting Premier responds to Quebec Innu allegations (Mar 3.10)
  • NL gov calls on Quebec Innu to respect conservation principles (Feb 21.10)

    Animal protection

  • New animal protection legislation on spring legislative agenda (Mar 1.10)
  • Review of related legislation
  • Background

    Environment

  • Premier says illegal activity by Quebec Innu will not be tolerated; Acting Premier responds to Quebec Innu allegations (Mar 3.10)
  • NL gov calls on Quebec Innu to respect conservation principles (Feb 21.10)
  • Funding to support waste management initiatives in Deer Lake (Feb 18.10)
  • Extension granted for recovery plans for two threatened species (Feb 11.10)
  • Creating new national park reserve in the Mealy Mountains, Labrador (Feb 5.10)
  • Regional waste management system moving forward for Burin Peninsula (Jan 28.10)
  • MMSB improves Green Depots to better serve (Jan 27.10)
  • Songbird to be protected under Endangered Species Act (Dec 18.09)
  • Climate change adaptation project to explore role of cultural identity (Dec 1.09)
  • Actions to protect endangered migratory bird, flowering plant (Nov 26.09)
  • New Stella Burry housing project to be energy efficient (Nov 24.09)
  • Support for Climate Change Education Centre (Nov 17.09)
  • Wind turbines fuel environmental awareness (Nov 10.09)
  • New positions will help manage Crown land resources (Nov 5.09)
  • Non-profit moose licence draw completed (Nov 3.09)
  • Ministers tackle waste, adopt Canada-wide vision for water (Oct 30.09)
  • New solid waste management innovation fund launched (Oct 22.09)
  • Environmental benefits of large-scale hydro focus of forum (Oct 21.09)
  • New community composting demo program launched in Holyrood (Oct 20.09)
  • NL government responds to soil testing in Buchans (Oct 7.09)
  • Moose licences for charities and non-profit organizations (Oct 6.09)
  • Premier promotes NL, makes mark at climate change conference (Oct 2.09)
  • Premier attends Governors' Global Climate Summit 2 (Sep 28.09)
  • Port au Choix commits to protection of rare plants (Sep 22.09)
  • Cupids 400 Legacy Centre will have green legacy as well (Sep 9.09)
  • Old growth forests and white-water canyon part of province's newest provincial park: Main River Waterway Provincial Park (Aug 28.09) | More on Main River
  • Corner Brook district heating systems project moving forward (Aug 19.09)
  • Lawn Islands Archipelago established as Provisional Ecological Reserve (Jul 20.09)
  • Corrosion study of drinking water shows good results (Jul 16.09)
  • Bike tour crosses island to Pedal for the Planet (Jul 3.09)
  • Arbor Day proclaimed in NL (Jun 1.09)
  • Improved camping experience in provincial parks (May 15.09)
  • Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve expanded to protect world-class fossils (Apr 6.09)
  • Killing of threatened caribou shows blatant disregard for species at risk (Mar 27.09)
  • Earth Hour: darkness one hour Mar 28 8:30 p.m. (Mar 27.09)
  • MMSB funding for waste management initiatives (Mar 9.09)
  • Central Regional Service Board official launch (Feb 24.09)
  • European Space Agency project detects aquatic pollution (Jan 13.09)
  • Support for climate change education centre (Dec 18.08)
  • Climate change pilot project to monitor ocean conditions (Nov 4.08)
  • NL signs climate registry (Jun 2.08)
  • Landfill gas recovery project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (May 27.08)
  • Drinking water safety the focus on World Water Day (Mar 20.08)
  • Gov buildings to become more environmentally friendly (Mar 6.08)
  • Releases: Department of Environment and Conservation
  • Older releases on environment

    Youth

  • Nomination deadline approaching for URock Volunteer Awards (Mar 1.10)
  • YRAS helps young people experience Labrador (Feb 25.10)
  • NL Aboriginal youth participate in Olympic Opening Ceremonies (Feb 16.10)
  • YRAS encourages young women toward political engagement (Feb 5.10)
  • YRAS encourages entrepreneurship, financial literacy (Feb 2.10)
  • "You Rock!" - new awards program to recognize young volunteers (Jan 29.10)
  • Graduate Employment Program expanded through Y.R.A.Strategy (Jan 18.10)
  • Premier launches Youth Retention and Attraction Strategy (Nov 5.09) | www.youth.gov.nl.ca
  • Harbour Breton youth explore opportunities for the future (Aug 25.09)
  • Premier commends youth volunteers (May 6.09)
  • Youth centre for Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove (Apr 14.09)
  • Community Youth Network extended to Gander (Feb 27.09)
  • Government provides funding for youth centres (Dec 8.08)
  • Website launched for youth strategy (Nov 26.08) | link
  • Premier to attend youth summit in St. John's (Nov 14.08)
  • Youth gather with stakeholders to discuss future (Nov 14.08)
  • Youth dialogue sessions underway across the province (Sep 9.08)
  • Recruitment for Youth Retention and Attraction Strategy (Aug 5.08)
  • NL to develop a Youth Retention and Attraction Strategy (Jun 5.08)

    Violence prevention

  • International Women's Day (Mar 8.10)
  • Recipients of Safe and Caring Schools grants (Feb 26.10)
  • February is Violence Prevention Month in NL (Feb 10.10)
  • Funding targets preventing violence against Aboriginal women (Jan 29.10)
  • NL remembers victims of Montreal Massacre (Dec 3.09)
  • Annual conference dedicated to preventing violence against children (Nov 17.09)
  • Minister to attend Silent Witness Project launch (Oct 27.09)
  • Gov and community partners uniting to break the silence on sexual violence (Sep 14.09) | www.EndSexualViolence.com
  • Violence prevention campaign targets male violence against women (Jun 10.09)
  • New marketing campaign targets violence prevention (Apr 29.09)
  • National Victims of Crime Awareness Week (Apr 27.09)
  • Family Violence Intervention Court pilot project begins (Apr 6.09)
  • Safe haven for women and children on north coast of Labrador (Mar 4.09)
  • Author Brian Vallee touring NL, speaking on violence against women (Feb 12.09)
  • February is Violence Prevention Month (Feb 2.09)
  • Funding promotes journey of healing among Innu women (Dec 18.08)
  • Gov, community partners tackle violence against women (Dec 2.08)
  • Assisting Nunatsiavut Gov to combat violence against women (Dec 1.08)
  • Sessions raise awareness of violence against Aboriginal women (Nov 27.08)
  • Government and community meet to tackle youth violence (Mar 25.08)
  • Violence Prevention Initiative Stakeholders Conference (Mar 25.08)
  • Funding to combat violence in Aboriginal communities (Dec 21.07)
  • Schools and students benefit from new safe and caring schools initiative (Nov 23.07)
  • Stand Up against violence during Bullying Awareness Week 2007 (Nov 19.07)
  • Releases: Status of Women
  • Releases: Department of Justice
  • Older releases on justice

    Council of the Federation

  • Premiers, Governors work together, address common goals, challenges (Feb 22.10)
  • Premier raises issues of concern for NL at annual COF meeting (Jul 18.08)
  • NL signs Memorandum of Understanding with Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (Aug 10.07)
  • Premier pleased with release of COF Energy Strategy (Aug 9.07) | A Shared Vision for Energy in Canada | Energy maps
  • Premier attends Council of the Federation meetings Aug 8-10 (Aug 8.07)
  • Premier Williams announces Stella Burry Community Services as winner of 2007 Council of the Federation Literacy Award (Aug 7.07)
  • Council of the Federation meeting in Toronto (May 1.07)
  • Premier to update on COF conference call (Feb 7.07)
  • NL hosts Premiers July 26-28.06 | Premier chairs | Details
  • Communique | Territorial financing | NB next host | Literacy award
  • Corporate partner participation a success
  • NL COF site | COF site | COF news
  • Premier chairs Energy Committee | Meets Feb 2006 | Aug 2005

    Energy sector

  • Oil and Gas Week 2010 gets underway (Feb 22.10)
  • NL signs deal on Hibernia Southern Extension (Feb 16.10)
  • Acting Premier recognizes 25th anniversary of Atlantic Accord (Feb 11.10)
  • Oil and gas study assists in identifying opportunities in western region (Jan 25.10) | Report (4 MB) | Summary
  • Opportunities abound in the NL petroleum industry (Dec 17.09)
  • Progress of energy plan implementation (Dec 16.09)
  • Hebron partners modify development concept (Dec 11.09)
  • Premier Williams speaks to Calgary Chamber of Commerce luncheon Dec 3.09
  • NL's equity investment fully recouped with discovery of new oil (Dec 1.09)
  • Claims by the Official Opposition careless and erroneous (Dec 1.09)
  • CF(L)Co requests re-negotiation of Upper Churchill contract (Nov 30.09)
  • Interest continues in all regions of the NL offshore (Nov 23.09)
  • Council of Atlantic Premiers meets in Churchill Falls Nov 20 (Nov 13.09)
  • Premier Williams promotes Newfoundland and Labrador in New York (Nov 13.09)
  • Wind turbines fuel environmental awareness (Nov 10.09)
  • New maps add to geoscience knowledge of western Nfld (Nov 5.09)
  • Premier releases response to Premier of New Brunswick (Oct 28.09)
  • Environmental benefits of large-scale hydro focus of forum (Oct 21.09)
  • NL's offshore expertise attractive to Russia (Oct 20.09)
  • Video promotes NL's energy innovation (Oct 5.09) | YouTube
  • Premier promotes NL, makes mark at climate change conference (Oct 2.09)
  • Premier attends Governors' Global Climate Summit 2 (Sep 28.09)
  • Environmental Assessment Bulletin: no Park route (Sep 22.09)
  • Maritime route still option for Lower Churchill power (Sep 9.09)
  • Premier Williams' speech to Canadian Energy Forum (Sep 2.09)
  • Hibernia operator receives approval to develop AA blocks (Sep 2.09)
  • Canada's Energy Ministers discuss a sustainable recovery (Sep 2.09)
  • House of Assembly to reconvene Sep 8.09 to amend Water Rights Act (Sep 1.09)
  • NL hosting Canada's energy and mines ministers (Aug 28.09)
  • Nalcor Energy news
  • NL achieves increased equity stake, top royalty rate in Hibernia Southern Extension (Jun 16.09) | Premier's speech
  • Hebron project operator opens local office (Apr 29.09)
  • Environmental assessment bulletin (Apr 6.09)
  • Historic arrangement sees NL wheel Upper Churchill power through Quebec to North American markets (Apr 2.09) | Statement in the House
  • Energy efficiency initiatives for Labrador (Mar 31.09)
  • Environmental assessment bulletin (Mar 23.09)
  • Lower Churchill hydroelectric generation project review panel invites public comment on environmental impact statement (Mar 9.09)
  • Environmental assessment bulletin (Feb 2.09)
  • Province produces its billionth barrel (Jan 26.09)
  • Lower Churchill: Joint review panel (Jan 8.09)
  • Nalcor Energy: the future of energy development in NL (Dec 11.08)
  • Offshore land sale attracts two new bids (Dec 1.08)
  • Offshore land sale attracts new and existing players (Nov 18.08)
  • Hebron agreement signals new era in NL history (Aug 20.08)
  • Hebron documents
  • Energy corporation structure ensures accountability, competitiveness (May 28.08)
  • Lower Churchill Project expenditures released (May 26.08)
  • Province approves decision on North Amethyst development plan (Apr 2.08)
  • Premier comments on impact of credit crunch in NL (Mar 26.08)
  • White Rose expansion agreement: equity, benefits, super royalty (Dec 17.07)
  • NL helps maintain rates in diesel-powered communities (Dec 12.07)
  • Study to enhance opportunities from western Nf oil, gas (Dec 7.07)
  • Land sale a positive sign for western Newfoundland oil and gas (Dec 4.07)
  • Fund to promote exports in oil and gas sector (Nov 28.07)
  • Province marks ten years of oil production (Nov 16.07)
  • Releases: Department of Natural Resources
  • Older releases on energy

    Housing

  • Six new affordable housing developments (Feb 19.10)
  • Four new accessible units for Cashin-Froude redevelopment (Jan 28.10)
  • New kitchen cabinets slated for Stephenville housing units (Jan 14.10)
  • Six new accessible Housing units to open in Stephenville (Dec 21.09)
  • Froude Avenue Community Centre parking lot to be upgraded (Dec 11.09)
  • Housing units to be converted to electric heat (Dec 10.09)
  • Nearly $1M in retrofits for Freshwater Road housing units (Dec 9.09)
  • Fortune units undergoing exterior renovations (Dec 4.09)
  • Stephenville units receive new windows (Nov 27.09)
  • New windows and doors for Gander units (Nov 23.09)
  • Roof replacements in three St. John's neighbourhoods (Nov 20.09)
  • Pleasantville buildings receive new roofing (Nov 17.09)
  • Hoyles Avenue housing units to be renovated (Nov 13.09)
  • Two of six new housing units for Empire Ave. W. fully accessible (Nov 4.09)
  • Stella Burry Community Services housing project opened (Nov 3.09)
  • Loans assist low-income homeowners registering oil tanks (Oct 16.09)
  • Funding to support NL Housing and Homelessness Network (Oct 5.09)
  • New regional Housing office named after the late Joe Mullins (Sep 21.09)
  • Funding to address homelessness in Central (Sep 21.09)
  • More housing options for Burin seniors (Sep 14.09)
  • Investing in affordable housing would bolster economy, ease shortages (Aug 20.09)
  • Affordable housing complex officially opens in Lewisporte (Aug 14.09)
  • Building Secure Foundations: A Social Housing Plan for NL (Aug 11.09) | The Plan
  • Affordable housing in NL gets a $93M boost (May 22.09)
  • More affordable housing being made available in St. John's (May 20.09)
  • Funding announced for off-reserve Aboriginal housing (Oct 27.08)
  • $1.5M for Dunfield Park housing improvements (Aug 15.08)
  • Housing minister attends conference on homelessness (Aug 4.08)
  • Housing announces new $10M interior retrofit program (Jul 9.08)
  • NL demands extension of federal funds for housing, homelessness (Jun 4.08)
  • Disappointed with Ottawa's lack of engagement on housing (Apr 3.08)
  • NL Housing looks at revitalizing Dunfield Park, Corner Brook (Mar 16.07)
  • Affordable housing agreement (Nov 25.05)
  • Releases: NL Housing Corporation
  • Releases: Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
  • Older releases on poverty reduction

    Seniors

  • New gov program to help create age-friendly communities (Feb 11.10)
  • Applications for seniors' recreation grants available (Dec 14.09)
  • More than 40,000 to receive Low Income Seniors' Benefit this month (Oct 5.09)
  • More housing options for Burin seniors (Sep 14.09)
  • Funding for research on aging and seniors issues (Mar 31.08)
  • New awards program honours contributions of NL's seniors (Jan 7.09)
  • Campaign captures ageless contributions of seniors in NL (Nov 5.08)
  • Launch of Provincial Healthy Aging Policy Framework (Jul 11.07) | The Framework | Implementation Plan | Consultations summary
  • Pension income splitting for seniors (Nov 20.06)

    Business

  • Employers to benefit from new human resources toolkit (Feb 11.10)
  • Gros Morne Museum to launch marketing campaign (Feb 4.10)
  • NL's leadership in red tape reduction recognized nationally (Jan 12.10)
  • NL a leader in lowering regulatory burden (Dec 16.09)
  • Local businesses gain valuable info from gov's suite of programs (Dec 8.09)
  • Waterbomber purchase renews fleet, delivers industrial benefits (Oct 28.09)
  • New Act for consumer protection and business practices (May 22.09)
  • New legislation modernizes the Credit Union Act (May 21.09)
  • BizPaL launched (Feb 27.09)
  • BR&E Program supports development of private sector enterprises (Nov 26.08)
  • Red tape reduction relieving the burden on province's businesses (Oct 2.08)
  • Releases: Department of Business
  • Older releases on business

    Persons with disabilities

  • First meeting of Provincial Advisory Council for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (Feb 9.10)
  • NL investment encourages low-income individuals with disabilities to avail of savings plan (Jan 13.10)
  • NL recognizes International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Dec 3.09)
  • Two of six new housing units for Empire Ave. W. fully accessible (Nov 4.09)
  • Ministers proclaim Paralympic School Week (Nov 2.09)
  • Expansion of Perlin Training Centre made possible (Oct 16.09)
  • Provincial disability policy office officially opened (Jun 1.09)
  • Disability policy office open for business (Apr 30.09)
  • New skills mentoring program (Oct 24.08)
  • NL funds new employment skills training program for Autism Society (Oct 14.08)
  • Support measures for persons with disabilities (Apr 24.08)
  • Enhanced supports for hearing-impaired students (Apr 16.08)
  • Working Income Tax Benefit and Registered Disability Saving Plan exempted from the calculation of Income Support benefits (Mar 31.08)
  • Province increases funding to supported employment (Dec 21.07)
  • Gov, Independent Living Resource Centre launch internship program (Dec 3.07)
  • Increased benefits for families and persons with disabilities (Jul 3.07)
  • Changes benefit persons with disabilities (Sep 11.06)

    Poverty reduction

  • New gov office in Grand Falls-Windsor to deliver key programs (Feb 2.10)
  • NL investment encourages low-income individuals with disabilities to avail of savings plan (Jan 13.10)
  • Minimum wage to increase to $9.50/hr on January 1, 2010 (Dec 22.09)
  • Home heating rebate program announced for 2009-10 (Dec 21.09)
  • First progress report shows significant results in NL's fight against poverty (Dec 14.09) | Report
  • New financial assessment process for home support in effect (Dec 9.09)
  • Minister refutes NDP leader's comments on poverty reduction (Nov 27.09)
  • Stella Burry Community Services housing project opened (Nov 3.09)
  • Loans assist low-income homeowners registering oil tanks (Oct 16.09)
  • Employment Transitions program extended to Grand Falls-Windsor (Sep 21.09)
  • Funding announced to address homelessness in Central (Sep 21.09)
  • New initiative to bring literacy program to learners online (Sep 14.09)
  • Income support benefits enhanced (Apr 9.09)
  • Further enhancements to Air Foodlift Subsidy (Jan 12.09)
  • Rate assistance to diesel-powered communities (Jan 7.09)
  • 2008-09 home heating rebate announced (Dec 8.08)
  • Poverty reduction strategy is working for people (Nov 5.08)
  • Poverty reduction consultations website
  • NL launches poverty reduction consultations (Oct 16.08)
  • New poverty reduction benefits now in effect (Jul 7.08)
  • Gov increases income support benefits (Apr 1.08)
  • Working Income Tax Benefit and Registered Disability Saving Plan exempted from the calculation of Income Support benefits (Mar 31.08)
  • Province partners with Choices for Youth (Feb 27.08)
  • NL supports school lunch program (Jan 18.08)
  • Nine new Kids Eat Smart clubs started in the province (Dec 12.07)
  • Home Heating Rebate Program expanded for 2008 (Dec 6.07)
  • Increased benefits for families and persons with disabilities (Jul 3.07)
  • Government increases basic income support benefits (Mar 30.07)
  • Poverty reduction agenda moving forward (Jan 11.07)
  • Gov advances social policy agenda in 2006 (Dec 28.06)
  • Pension income splitting for seniors (Nov 20.06)
  • Positive feedback (Aug 25.06)
  • Strategy released (Jun 23.06) | Action Plan
  • Income support rates increase (Mar 29.06)
  • Workshops report released (Dec 20.05) | Report
  • Work kicks into high gear... (Jun 24.05)
  • Building pathways to poverty reduction (Mar 21.05)
  • Background report and workbook
  • Releases: Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
  • Older releases on poverty reduction
  • Older releases on home heating

    Child, youth, families services

  • Minister responds to Auditor General Report; Budget 2010 will focus on children (Jan 28.10)
  • Consultations to begin on Child, Youth and Family Services Act (Dec 7.09)
  • Foster Families Week celebrates the work of foster families (Oct 16.09)
  • Early childhood education program now available online (Jun 10.09)
  • Minister releases Clinical Services Review (May 13.09) | link | video
  • Budget: substantial rate increases for foster parents (Mar 23.09)
  • Families benefiting from new parental programs (Dec 2.08)
  • Strengthening the province's child, youth and family services system (Apr 30.07)

    Transparency and accountability

  • New space advances the protection of important documents (Mar 10.10)
  • NL steadfast in its focus on responsible and prudent management (Jan 28.10)
  • Minister releases 2008-09 audited financial statements (Dec 10.09)
  • NL modernizes legislation governing vital events (May 25.09)
  • New legislation modernizes the Registry of Deeds (May 21.09)
  • Regular release of ministerial expense reports begins (Dec 22.08)
  • Public prosecutions guide book available to the public (Dec 22.08)
  • New Act provides standardized information on cost of borrowing (Apr 8.08)
  • Response to Auditor General report on NL financial statements (Mar 24.08)
  • Gov to proclaim privacy provisions of ATIPP Act (Jan 16.08)
  • Gov releases expense policies for cabinet ministers (Dec 14.07)
  • House of Assembly Management Commission holds first meeting (Aug 27.07)
  • Government spending based on clear, strategic planning (Aug 14.07)
  • Premier: Green Report ushers in accountability, restores confidence (Jun 7.07)
  • The Report of the Review Commission on Constituency Allowances and Related Matters (Chief Justice Derek Green, May 2007)
  • Premier to accept Chief Justice Green's Report of the Review Commission on Constituency Allowances and Related Matters (Jun 4.07)
  • Premier will ask IEC for repayment of extra money allocated to MHAs (Feb 2.07)
  • Gov will closely review Auditor General recommendations (Jan 31.07)
  • Minister of Education responds to report of Auditor General (Jan 31.07)
  • Premier reinstates Minister Hickey, releases briefing note on "Financial Controls in the House of Assembly and the OCG" (Jan 8.07)
  • Minister steps aside pending AG report (Jan 4.07)
  • Chief Justice reviews MHA compensation package (Jul 21.06)
  • Premier reconfirms commitment to strengthen rules governing House (Jun 26.06)
  • Transparency and Accountability Act proclaimed (Dec 15.06) | The Act
  • NL leads country in access to information (Oct 2.06)
  • Lobbyist commissioner appointed (Oct 5.05) | The Act
  • Older releases on accountability

    Fiscal management

  • NL steadfast in its focus on responsible and prudent management (Jan 28.10)
  • 2010 pre-budget consultations set to begin (Jan 7.10)
  • Minister releases 2008-09 audited financial statements (Dec 10.09)
  • Minister releases 2009-10 fall financial update (Dec 7.09)
  • Rating agency reaffirms provincial credit rating (Nov 5.09)
  • Bond rating agency maintains province's credit rating (Jun 8.09)
  • Finance minister responds to Auditor General's report (Jan 21.09)
  • Pre-budget consultations to commence (Jan 9.09)
  • 2008-09 fall financial update (Dec 9.08) | fall update
  • Standard & Poor's revises NL's outlook to positive (Nov 21.08)
  • Upgrade in NL credit rating further evidence of strong fiscal management (Oct 23.08)
  • Budget 08-09 consultations begin Jan 21.08 (Jan 14.08)
  • Province's credit rating improves again (Dec 21.07)
  • NL has not "signed onto" any equalization deal (Dec 12.07)
  • Gov releases fall update: province forecasting historic surplus (Dec 10.07)
  • Amendments allow gov to pay $982M into public service pension plan (May 25.07)
  • Government brings stability to public service pension plan (Mar 15.07) | Action puts NL on a solid financial footing (Mar 16.07)
  • NL posts $199.3M surplus for 05-06 (Dec 13.06)
  • Public service pension plan: borrowing program brings stability (Dec 6.06) | Minister's statement (Dec 6.06)
  • Pre-budget 07-08 consultations begin Nov 24.06 (Nov 23.06)
  • Mid-year 06-07 update: Terra Nova shutdown impacts (Nov 16.06)
  • Budget 07-08 consultations (Oct 18.06)
  • NL receives third credit rating upgrade (Jul 20.06)
  • NL receives two upgrades (Jun 6.06)
  • NL budget records a surplus (Mar 30.06)
  • Agreement reached with the province's teachers on pension plan (Mar 9.06)
  • Salary increase for some public sector workers (Nov 18.05)
  • Improved fiscal situation 2005 (Nov 3.05)
  • Releases: Department of Finance
  • Older releases on fiscal management
  • Older releases on equalization

    Ocean science and technology

  • RDC student research awards competition in ocean industries (Jan 27.10)
  • NL promotes advantages to Unmanned Vehicle Systems industry (Nov 5.09)
  • NL provides $174,000 for marine analysis project in Placentia Bay (Oct 14.09)
  • SmartBay marks first investment under Oceans of Opportunity (Aug 12.08)
  • Oceans of Opportunity links | and document
  • Strategy to advance Canada's most vibrant ocean technology sector (Jun 5.09)
  • Atlantic businesses in international ocean tech trade show (Mar 30.09)
  • Marketing NL ocean technology sector in San Diego (Apr 3.08)
  • NL helps establish tele-presence technology centre at Marine Institute (Mar 6.08)
  • Province moving forward with coastal and ocean management (Feb 19.08)
  • Marine Institute earning reputation as a leader in ocean development (Feb 19.08)

    Growth

  • NL records highest third quarter population increase since 1982 (Dec 23.09)
  • Province's population increases by almost 1,400 (Sep 30.09)
  • Premier addresses St. John's Board of Trade (Sep 9.09)
  • Continued population growth for NL (Dec 19.08)
  • Province, feds discuss means to stimulate economy (Dec 17.08)
  • NL sees first annual population increase in 16 years (Oct 1.08)
  • Premier addresses St. John's Board of Trade (Sep 10.08)
  • Continued population growth for a third quarter very encouraging (Jun 26.08)
  • Provincial employment at highest level in 30 years (Jan 17.08)
  • Releases: Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
  • Releases: Department of Finance
  • Older releases on the economy

    Minimum wage

  • Minimum wage to increase to $9.50/hr on January 1, 2010 (Dec 22.09)
  • Minimum wage to increase to $9.00/hr on July 1.09 (Jun 30.09)
  • Minimum wage increase takes effect in new year (Dec 19.08)
  • Government meets minimum wage commitment; to increase to $8.50/hr Jan 1.09, $9.00/hr Jul 1.09, $9.50/hr Jan 1.10, $10.00/hr Jul 1.10 (Jun 30.08)
  • Minimum wage increases to $8 per hour on Apr 1.08 (Mar 28.08)
  • Public consultations set for review of minimum wage (Jan 8.08)
  • 2008 Minimum Wage Review website (Jan 8.08)
  • Increases to $7.50/hr Oct 1.07 and $8.00/hr Apr 1.08 (Apr 26.07)
  • Increase to $7.00/hr Jan 1.07 (Dec 29.06)
  • Increase to $6.75/hr Jun 1.06 (Jun 1.06)
  • Increase to $6.50/hr Jan 1.06 (Dec 19.05)
  • Increase to $6.25/hr Jun 1.05 (May 31.05)
  • Increases approved (Jan 6.05)

    Trade

  • Trade activities creating new opportunities (Dec 21.09)
  • Premier Williams promotes Newfoundland and Labrador in New York (Nov 13.09)
  • Delegations set out for St. John's to attend SEUS//CP conference (Jul 24.09)
  • Southeastern United States - Canadian Provinces Alliance website
  • Premier confident productive meetings in Europe will yield results (Jul 7.09)
  • Premier visits European Union (Jun 29.09)
  • Govs support Atlantic companies exploring opportunities in Panama (May 29.09)
  • Atlantic businesses in international ocean tech trade show (Mar 30.09)
  • NL signs MOU with Iceland (Apr 14.08)
  • NL receives international recognition for marketing of brand signature (Nov 21.07)
  • Alliance to support trade and investment in Canada, US (Nov 16.07)
  • Releases: Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
  • Older releases on trade

    Immigration and multiculturalism

  • Provincial Nominee Program getting results (Nov 30.08)
  • Multiculturalism milestone celebrated (Jun 24.08)
  • NL launches online immigration resources (Mar 25.09) | link
  • NL adds new international graduate category to nominee program (Jul 24.08)
  • Provincial policy on multiculturalism (Jun 3.08)
  • NL adds family connections category to nominee program (Apr 24.08)
  • Province supports employment program for immigrants (Mar 26.08)
  • Provincial nominee program (Mar 12.08)
  • Province lowers fees for immigration nominee program (Dec 18.07)
  • Immigration information
  • Releases: Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
  • Older releases on immigration
  • Releases: Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
  • Older releases on culture

    Cabinet

  • Changes (Nov 27.09)
  • Acting ministers (Oct 27.09)
  • Changes (Oct 7.09)
  • Changes (Jul 9.09)
  • Changes (Apr 9.09)
  • Changes (Oct 31.08)
  • Releases: Executive Council of the Government
  • Older releases on cabinet changes

    Partnership

  • Premier Williams delivers keynote address at the Strategic Partnership's Public Policy Symposium Nov 25
  • The Strategic Partnership

    Agriculture and agrifoods

  • New initiative helps dairy industry feed itself (Nov 19.09)
  • Minister encourages residents to join the Eat Atlantic Challenge (Aug 24.09)
  • New generation of agriculture programming launched (Jun 24.09)
  • Animal protection legislation to be updated (Apr 30.09)
  • Agrifood industry receives support from NL (Apr 15.09)
  • NL Agrifoods Assistance Program set for 2009-10 (Feb 12.09)
  • Program supports growing agrifoods industry (Dec 3.08)
  • Fruit and vegetable storage capacity continually expanding (Nov 27.08)
  • Cranberry yield grows again (Nov 25.08)
  • Completion of 'Growing Forward' multilateral framework (Jul 11.08)
  • Help to develop NL cranberry industry (Nov 9.07)
  • Releases: Department of Natural Resources
  • Older releases on agriculture

    Atlantic region

  • Council of Atlantic Premiers meets in Churchill Falls Nov 20 (Nov 18.09)
  • Council of Atlantic Premiers website
  • Atlantic Premiers launch "Let's Right the Future" wellness campaign (Sep 14.09)
  • Council of Atlantic Premiers meet in Summerside (Dec 8.08)
  • Atlantic cabinets to collaborate in key areas (Jan 18.08)
  • Premier leading delegation to meeting of Atlantic cabinets (Jan 16.08)

    Royal visit

  • Royal visit shines spotlight on Cupids400 celebrations (Nov 3.09)
  • Stella Burry Community Services housing project opened (Nov 3.09)
  • Royal visit event times announced (Nov 2.09)
  • NL poised to create lifelong memories for Royal Couple (Oct 30.09)
  • NL to welcome Royal Couple to Canada Nov 2.09 (Oct 22.09)
  • gov.nl | gc.ca | The Prince of Wales

    Early learning and child care

  • New provincial campaign to promote child care subsidy program (Apr 3.08)
  • Province enhances Early Learning and Child Care Plan (Nov 30.07)
  • Committed to enhancing child care services (Dec 6.06)
  • Plan unveiled (May 24.06) | Agreement-in-principle... (May 13.05)

    Hormone Receptor Testing Inquiry

  • Government releases Cameron inquiry report (Mar 3.09)
  • REPORT
  • Web site: Commission of Inquiry on Hormone Receptor Testing
  • Release of Cameron inquiry report scheduled for Tues Mar.3 (Mar 2.09)
  • Release of Cameron inquiry report to be rescheduled (Mar 1.09)
  • Minister to release Cameron inquiry report (Feb 27.09)
  • Provincial government to receive Cameron inquiry report (Feb 25.09)
  • Adverse health events report received by government (Dec 3.08)
  • Adverse health events report
  • Summary report available on patient contact data in ER/PR database (Apr 14.08)
  • Minister to comment (Apr 1.08)
  • ER/PR database info (Mar 18.08)
  • Update on ER/PR database, $2.3M to strengthen system (Feb 22.08)
  • Update on task force (Nov 2.07)
  • Commission co-counsel (Jul 18.07)
  • Terms of Reference (Jul 4.07)
  • Regulation establishing inquiry | Gazetted Jul 3.07 and Jul 6.07
  • Commissioner appointed (Jun 14.07)
  • Gov prepares for inquiry, announces task force on health system (May 30.07)
  • Gov to undertake Judicial Commission of Inquiry on estrogen and progesterone receptor testing for breast cancer patients (May 22.07)
  • Releases: Department of Health and Community Services
  • Older releases on health
  • Older releases on ER/PR testing

    A have province
     "This is a very proud day for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians": that's how Premier Williams greeted the information provided by the federal government at the Nov 3.08 finance ministers' meeting that, "effectively this year, Newfoundland and Labrador is now a have province".
    News coverage:

  • VOCM | CBC | Telegram | CTV | Canadian Press | Globe and Mail | Toronto Star | Financial Post
  • "Yes We Have!" video on YouTube

    Federal decisions

  • Provincial/territorial ministers urge feds to reverse arts cuts (Sep 29.08)
  • Québec City meeting on federal cuts to culture (Sep 24.08)
  • Continued disregard for 5 Wing not going to fly (Sep 12.08)
  • Province will cover impact of federal cuts to arts (Aug 28.08)
  • Ottawa's further arts and culture cuts unacceptable (Aug 18.08)
  • NL asks Ottawa to review arts funding cuts (Aug 14.08)
  • NL expresses disappointment over latest Marine Atlantic cost increase (Jun 12.08)
  • Federal presence still not enough (Jan 17.08)
  • Standing up for students and affected groups (May 18.07)
  • Call for reversal of federal decision on student employment program (May 17.07)
  • Weather Office ok, federal presence not ok (Jan 9.07)
  • Employment Equity Office out (Oct 23.06) | in (Nov 1.06)
  • Community Access Program (Oct 11.06)
  • Final report confirms trends in NL (Sep 14.06)
  • Report and Presentation (Sep 14.06) | All reports
  • Earlier report confirms unfair cuts (Nov 22.05)
  • Report and Presentation (Nov 22.05) | Harris Centre
  • Releases: Executive Council of the Government
  • Older releases on federal decisions
  • Older releases on 5 Wing Goose Bay

    Federal election 2008

  • Premier seeks responses from federal party leaders (Sep 9.08)
  •   Letters to Stephen Harper | Stéphane Dion | Jack Layton
  • Response from Stéphane Dion | release (Oct 2.08)
  • Response from Jack Layton | release (Sep 18.08)
  • Premier launches ABC website (Sep 15.08)
  • Premier addresses St. John's Board of Trade (Sep 10.08)

    Budget 2008

  • Budget information site (Apr 29.08)
  • Highlights | Speech
  • Securing a Sustainable Future: a forward-looking fiscal plan for a province destined for prosperity
  • Tax cuts, fee reductions
  • Details: Tax cuts, fee reductions
  • Health care
  • Cancer detection, treatment
  • Labour market development
  • Poverty reduction
  • Education
  • Natural resources, business, tourism
  • Knowledge-based industries
  • Infrastructure
  • Labrador | Details
  • Budget 2008 personal income tax cuts come into effect Jul 1.08 (Jun 27.08)

    Insurance premiums tax

  • Elimination of the insurance premiums tax (Apr 22.08)

    By-election

  • A sincere thank-you to the many voters in The Straits - White Bay North who expressed your support in the by-election on October 27, 2009.
  • Bio of PC candidate Rick Pelley
  • Official addition of votes (Oct 30.09)
  • Preliminary results (Oct 27.09)
  • Chief Electoral Office
  • By-election date Oct 27
  • Rick Pelley is PC candidate (Oct 1.09)
  • Two seek PC nod (Sep 28.09)
  • PCs call for nominations (Sep 25.09)

    PC Convention 2009

  • The 2009 PC Annual General Meeting was held in Gander Oct 23-25

    In Remembrance

  • Minister participates at Remembrance Day ceremony Nov 11.09
  • On July 1st, as on November 11th, we remember all who have served
  • 12th anniversary of unveiling of Merchant Navy Memorial
  • Premier's July 1, 2009 message
  • Honouring WWI servicemen with no known graves (Jun 30.09)
  • Beaumont-Hamel ceremony 2009 (Jun 30.09)
  • Memorial Day ceremonies in NL (Jun 30.09)
  • Remembering Beaumont Hamel
  • Premier honours Cpl Kenneth O'Quinn (Mar 4.09)
  • Premier honours Pte Justin Jones (Dec 14.08)
  • NL honours Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan conflict (Nov 11.08)
  • Province to commemorate fallen soldiers at Beaumont-Hamel (Jun 30.08)
  • Premier to participate in Memorial Day event Jul 1.08 (Jun 30.08)
  • Province provides $45,000 to support Beaumont Hamel pilgrimage (Apr 2.08)
  • On July 1st and November 11th, we remember all who have served
  • Fly the Flag of Remembrance
  • Royal Canadian Legion
  • Veterans' Week
  • Canadian Forces tribute video
  • Images: CF in Afghanistan
  • Premier honours Cpl Stephen Bouzane (Jun 20.07)
  • Throne Speech honours the fallen (Apr 24.07)
  • Premier honours Sgt Donald Lucas, Pte Kevin Kennedy (Apr 9.07)
  • Premier honours Sgt Craig Paul Gillam (Oct 4.06)
  • Premier honours WO Richard Nolan (Sep 4.06)
  • Premier honours Sgt Vaughan Ingram (Aug 4.06)
  • Premier honours SAR Sgt Brazil and MCpl Noel (Jul 13.06)
  • Premier announces plan to replicate Beaumont Hamel plaques (Jul 1.07)
  • Premier Williams to participate in Memorial Day events (Jun 29.07)
  • Minister represents NL at WWI commemoration in France and Belgium (Jun 29.07)
  • Province supports Beaumont Hamel pilgrimage (Apr 13.07)
  • Virtual internet site commemorates NF Regiment (Feb 7.07)
  • Contributions honoured (Nov 10.06)
  • The Rooms military collections enriched (Nov 10.06)
  • Students commemorate November 11 (Nov 10.06)
  • War and Remembrance at The Rooms (Nov 8.06)
  • Students remember troops (Nov 7.06)
  • Fly the Flag of Remembrance (Nov 1.06)
  • NL residents encouraged to remember (Oct 31.06)
  • Honour our veterans (Nov 10.05)
  • Premier lays wreath at Beaumont Hamel (Jun 30.06)
  • Beaumont Hamel 2006 ceremony in Ottawa (Jun 30.06)
  • Premier participating in 2006 ceremonies (Jun 27.06)
  • Plans for July 1, 2006 ceremonies (Jun 9.06)
  • 2005 Memorial Day and Beaumont Hamel ceremony (Jul 7.05)
  • MORE

    Jack Byrne Arena

  • Grand opening and dedication of the Jack Byrne Arena (Mar 12.09)
  • Remembering Jack Byrne

    Tribute

  • Premier expresses condolences on the passing of former Innu President Daniel Ashini (Oct 14.09)
  • External link: Obituary: Daniel Ashini 1959-2009

     

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