All News Releases

January 4

• Public Advisory: Monitoring Continues During Power Outage

  Municipal and Intergovernmental AffairsNatural Resources

January 6

• Public Advisory: Update Provided on Electrical Power Outage

  Executive CouncilNatural ResourcesMunicipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

January 9

• Premier Announces Independent Review of Electricity System

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

January 10

• Release from Provincial Environmental Assessment Represents Important Step for Kami Project

  Natural Resources

January 28

• Media Advisory: Natural Resources Minister to Attend Federation Annual General Meeting

  Natural Resources

January 30

• Natural Resources Minister Supports Agriculture and Agrifoods Industry Diversification

  Natural Resources

January 31

• Public Advisory: Motorists Travelling Near St. Anthony Airport Cautioned About Caribou

  Natural Resources

February 6

• Conference Explores New Technologies to Expand Greenhouse Sector

  Natural Resources

February 7

• Statoil’s Commitment to Bay du Nord is Good News for Newfoundland and Labrador

  Natural Resources

February 12

• Media Advisory: Premier to Address Developments in Labrador West Mining Industry

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

February 13

• Premier on the Ground in Wabush to Meet with Officials on Idling of Scully Iron Ore Mine

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

• Transmission Line Provides Power for Industrial Development in Labrador West

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

February 20

• Agreements Completed with Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited

  Executive CouncilNatural ResourcesFinance

February 21

• Media Advisory: Minister to Open Oil and Gas Week 2014

  Natural Resources

• Public Advisory: Coyote Warning Issued for City of Mount Pearl

  Natural Resources

February 24

• Oil and Gas Week Kicks Off in Newfoundland and Labrador

  Natural Resources

February 28

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend International Mineral Convention and Trade Show

  Natural Resources

March 3

• Newfoundland and Labrador’s Renewable Potential Touted at National Summit

  Natural Resources

• Public Advisory: Minister Encourages Residents to Conserve Energy

  Natural Resources

March 4

• Ministers Support Agriculture Literacy Week in Newfoundland and Labrador

  Natural ResourcesEducation

March 5

• Province Hailed as Exploration Destination at International Convention and Trade Show

  Natural Resources

March 7

• Public Advisory: Public Consultation Session Planned for Cartwright, Labrador

  Natural Resources

• Public Advisory: Coyote Warning Issued for Clarenville

  Natural Resources

March 12

• Province Commemorates the Anniversary of Cougar Flight 491

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

March 21

• Media Advisory: Minister to Provide Oversight Process for the Muskrat Falls Project

  Natural Resources

March 24

• Provincial Government Facilitates Robust Oversight of the Muskrat Falls Project

  Natural Resources

March 26

• Budget 2014 Supports Purchase of two New Water Bombers

  Transportation and WorksInnovation, Business and Rural DevelopmentNatural Resources

• Motion Passed on Oversight for the Muskrat Falls Project

  Natural Resources

March 27

• Investing Over $1 Billion to Support Economic Growth for the People, Families and Businesses of the Province

  Innovation, Business and Rural DevelopmentTourism, Culture and RecreationNatural Resources

• Backgrounder - Investments in Venture Capital to Fuel Success of High Growth Industries

  Innovation, Business and Rural Development

• Backgrounder - Investments to Support Economic Growth

  Innovation, Business and Rural DevelopmentNatural ResourcesTourism, Culture and Recreation

• Budget 2014 Advances the Fishery and Economic Development in Rural Areas

  Fisheries and AquacultureFinanceTourism, Culture and RecreationNatural ResourcesInnovation, Business and Rural DevelopmentMunicipal and Intergovernmental AffairsTransportation and Works

• Budget 2014 Initiatives for Labrador Focus on Transportation, Health Care, Education

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

• Backgrounder - Budget 2014 Investments for Labrador

  Transportation and WorksHealth and Community ServicesMunicipal and Intergovernmental AffairsEducationEnvironment and ConservationJusticeChild, Youth and Family ServicesExecutive CouncilTourism, Culture and RecreationAdvanced Education and Skills

March 31

• Public Advisory: Polar Bear Warning Issued for St. Anthony

  Natural Resources

April 2

• Provincial Government Outlines Plans for Independent Review of Electricity System

  Natural Resources

April 4

• Media Advisory: Ministers to Join Student Celebrations Today at Memorial, Grenfell

  FinanceNatural Resources

• Memorial University Students Celebrate Historic Investments

  FinanceAdvanced Education and SkillsNatural Resources

April 7

• Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Reaches Out to Forest Industry Through Agreements

  Natural Resources

• Request for Proposals Released for Independent Review of Electricity System

  Natural Resources

April 8

• Public Advisory: Motorists Warned to be Aware of Caribou in St. Anthony Area

  Natural ResourcesEnvironment and Conservation

April 10

• Ministerial Statement - Newfoundland and Labrador’s Mineral Prospects Celebrated at International Conference

  Natural Resources

• Provincial Government Tenders Tree Planting Contracts

  Natural Resources

April 16

• Provincial Government Enters into Exclusive Discussions with Julienne Lake Alliance

  Natural Resources

• Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Continues to Support Growing Agriculture and Agrifoods Industry

  Natural Resources

April 22

• Updated Geoscience Atlas Promotes Province’s Mineral Potential

  Natural Resources

April 30

• Permit to Burn Required During Official Forest Fire Season

  Natural Resources

May 7

• Premier Announces Province will Host Major Arctic Conference in 2016

  Executive CouncilInnovation, Business and Rural DevelopmentNatural Resources

May 8

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Attend Rooting for Health Event

  Natural Resources

May 9

• Public Advisory: Natural Resources Building Closed

  Natural Resources

May 13

• Ministerial Statement - Majority of Province’s Forest Fires Can Be Prevented

  Natural Resources

May 16

• Annual Grade 5 Poster Contest Focused on Preventing Wildfires

  Natural Resources

• Minister Comments on Public Utilities Board Interim Report

  Natural Resources

May 26

• Major Step Forward in Implementing Scheduled Land Tenure System

  Natural Resources

May 27

• Kami Benefits Agreement Raises the Bar for Future Mining Development in Newfoundland and Labrador

  Executive CouncilNatural ResourcesAdvanced Education and Skills

• Ministerial Statement-Kami Benefits Agreement Raises the Bar for Future Mining Development

  Natural Resources

May 28

• Training Course Offers Hands-on Mineral Instruction

  Natural Resources

June 3

• Mineral Act Amendments Encourage Mining Exploration Activity in the Province

  Natural Resources

June 4

• Ministerial Statement - Geological Survey of Newfoundland and Labrador Celebrates 150 Years

  Natural Resources

June 5

• Geological Mapping Program Adds to Province’s Geoscience Knowledge

  Natural Resources

• Media Advisory: Minister to Address Mining Conference in Baie Verte

  Natural Resources

June 6

• Public Advisory: Motorists Should Expect Delays Between Intersection of Duck Pond Mine and Lake Ambrose Road

  Natural Resources

June 9

• Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Research and Development Projects

  Natural Resources

June 10

• Conference Highlights Value of Mining Industry in Baie Verte Area

  Natural Resources

June 16

• Students Celebrate Success of Classroom Gardens

  EducationNatural Resources

June 20

• Conference Focused on the Future of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Petroleum Industry

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

• Provincial and Federal Governments Invest $340,000 in Greenhouse Expansion in Kelligrews

  Natural Resources

June 26

• Muskrat Falls Project Provides Long-term Value to the Province

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

June 27

• Chinook Project Helps Keep Pets Healthy in Remote Areas of Labrador

  Natural ResourcesExecutive Council

• Public Advisory: Residents Reminded to be Fire Smart on Canada Day Holiday

  Natural Resources

July 8

• Public Advisory: Public Forest Management Meeting Planned for Cartwright

  Natural Resources

July 16

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Annual Agriculture Ministers’ Conference

  Natural Resources

July 17

• Public Advisory: Botwood Area Residents Warned of Black Bear Activity

  Natural Resources

July 18

• Public Advisory: Gaultois Area Residents Warned of Black Bear Activity

  Natural Resources

July 21

• Public Advisory: Open Fire Ban Issued for the Island of Newfoundland

  Natural Resources

July 23

• Public Advisory: Current Weather Conditions and Temperatures Warrant Continuation of Outdoor Fire Ban

  Natural Resources

July 25

• Public Advisory: Outdoor Fire Ban Lifted for the Island of Newfoundland

  Natural Resources

July 31

• Oversight Committee Releases First Report on the Muskrat Falls Project

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

August 7

• Farm Field Day Invites Residents to Explore Growing Sector

  Natural Resources

August 8

• Consultant Retained for Independent Review of Electricity System

  Natural Resources

August 11

• Media Advisory: Minister Dalley to Provide Update on Growing Forward 2 Funding

  Natural Resources

• Panel to Undertake Independent Review of Hydraulic Fracturing

  Natural Resources

August 12

• Local Projects Funded Through Federal-Provincial Initiative

  Natural Resources

August 14

• Public Advisory: Provincial Government Advises Residents of Water Bomber Activity in Mud Lake Area

  Natural Resources

August 16

• Public Advisory: Potential for Smoke from Forest Fires in Happy Valley-Goose Bay Area

  Natural Resources

August 22

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Energy and Mines Ministers Conference

  Natural Resources

August 25

• Public Advisory: Prescribed Burns to be Conducted

  Natural Resources

August 26

• Public Advisory: Aerial Vegetation Management Program Completed Near Clam Pond

  Natural ResourcesEnvironment and Conservation

September 2

• Biogas and Net Metering Initiatives Fulfill Energy Plan Commitments

  Natural ResourcesExecutive Council

September 5

• Provincial Government Supports Sale of North Atlantic Refining Limited

  Natural ResourcesEnvironment and Conservation

September 9

• Innovative Technology Makes Potential Extension of Mining Operation Possible

  Innovation, Business and Rural Development: Research and Development CorporationNatural Resources

September 10

• Media Advisory: Minister to Open West Coast Oil and Gas Symposium

  Natural Resources

September 12

• Wheat Harvest Provides Grain for Dairy Farming

  Natural Resources

September 18

• National Forest Week Celebrates Value of Forest Sector

  Natural Resources

September 19

• Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Winners of Forestry Poster Contest

  Natural Resources

September 22

• Over 570 Students Participate in Contest Focused on Wildfire Prevention

  Natural Resources

September 29

• Provincial and Federal Governments Invest in Agrifoods and Garden Show

  Natural Resources

October 2

• Provincial Government Provides Update on Labrador West Transmission Project

  Natural Resources

October 8

• Public Advisory: Wolf Sightings Reported in St. Lewis in Labrador

  Natural Resources

October 9

• New Publication Targets Career Opportunities for Women

  Natural ResourcesAdvanced Education and SkillsEducation and Early Childhood DevelopmentExecutive Council

October 10

• Minister Announces Independent Panel for Review of Hydraulic Fracturing

  Natural Resources

October 15

• Minister Meets with Business and Government Representatives in China

  Natural ResourcesTourism, Culture and Recreation

October 27

• Public Advisory: Residents Warned of Black Bear Activity

  Natural Resources

October 29

• From This Rock Culinary Tour Makes its Way Across the Island with Provincial Government Support

  Natural ResourcesFisheries and Aquaculture

October 31

• Efforts of Fire Management Staff Reduce Impact of Forest Fires

  Natural Resources

• Provincial Government Ensures Obligations at Scully Iron Ore Mine are Met

  Natural ResourcesExecutive Council

November 3

• Mining Week Raises Awareness and Understanding of the Mining Sector

  Natural Resources

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Speak at Landscape NL Atlantic Green Forum

  Natural Resources

November 4

• Public Advisory: Residents Warned of Black Bear Activity in Straits Area

  Natural Resources

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Speak at Agriculture Research Symposium

  Natural Resources

• Symposium Explores the Research that Feeds Newfoundland and Labrador

  Natural ResourcesBusiness, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

November 5

• Media Advisory: Minister to Open Mineral Resources Review

  Natural Resources

November 12

• Media Advisory: Minister to Release Sustainable Forest Management Strategy

  Natural Resources

November 13

• New Strategy Outlines Plan for Managing Provincial Forest Resource

  Natural Resources

November 19

• Premier Recognizes First Nickel Production at Long Harbour

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Speak at Dairy Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador Annual General Meeting

  Natural Resources

• Ministerial Statement – Minister Recognizes Mining Professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador

  Natural Resources

November 20

• Governments Invest $345,000 in Robotic Milking System

  Natural Resources

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Present Award of Excellence

  Natural Resources

November 25

• Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Ground-Breaking Ceremony for the Maritime Link Project

  Natural Resources

November 26

• Minister Breaks Ground for the Maritime Link Project

  Natural Resources

November 27

• Ministerial Statement - Agricultural Symposium Provides the Seed for Provincial Research Strategy

  Natural Resources

December 3

• Public Advisory: Regulations in Place for the Cutting of Christmas Trees

  Natural Resources

• Public Advisory: Monitoring of White Nose Syndrome in Bats

  Natural ResourcesEnvironment and Conservation

• Ministerial Statement - Award Recognizes Dairy Farmers for Excellence in Production of Quality Milk

  Natural Resources

December 10

• Ministerial Statement - Growing Forward 2 Agreement Encourages Innovation in Agriculture and Agrifoods Sector

  Natural Resources

December 11

• Net Metering Report Available on the Provincial Government’s Website

  Natural Resources

December 12

• Recent Calls for Bids Reflect Industry Interest and Growth

  Natural Resources

December 15

• Ministerial Statement - Recent Calls for Bids Reflect Petroleum Industry's Interest and Growth in Offshore

  Natural Resources

• Provincial Government Meets Energy Plan Commitments

  Natural Resources

December 16

• Minister Welcomes News of Increased Reserves for the Hibernia Field

  Natural Resources

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Welcomes News of Increased Reserves for the Hibernia Field

  Natural Resources

December 19

• Media Advisory: Provincial Government Releases Oversight Report on Muskrat Falls Project

  Executive CouncilNatural Resources

• Minister Responds to Oversight Report on the Muskrat Falls Project

  Natural Resources

December 23

• Agriculture Sector Diversifies and Puts Locally Grown Food on the Table

  Natural Resources

December 30

• Strategic Developments Grow Offshore Oil and Gas Sector

  Natural Resources