All News Releases

January 17

• Full Review of Workers’ Compensation System Finalized

  Service NL

January 24

• Fishing Company Faces OHS Charges in Provincial Court

  Service NL

January 27

• Government Maintains Commitment to Cap Growth of Regulatory Requirements for Businesses and Individuals

  Service NL

January 28

• Reducing Red Tape Remains High Priority for Provincial Government

  Service NL

February 7

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Chartered Accountants’ Convocation Celebration

  Service NL

February 14

• Minister Releases Workers Compensation Review Report for Public Comment

  Service NL

March 3

• Media Advisory: Minister to Address Construction Safety Association Conference

  Service NL

March 6

• Consumer Awareness Is the Best Safeguard against Fraud

  Service NL

March 7

• New Roadside Safety Laws Protect Emergency Personnel and Other Workers

  Service NL

March 14

• Public Advisory: Government Service Centre Closure in Gander

  Service NL

March 19

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Observes Check Registration Day

  Service NL

April 10

• Public Advisory: Vital Statistics Division and Government Service Centre Relocating

  Service NL

April 16

• Ministerial Statement - “Move Over” Law Protects Emergency and other Personnel at Roadside

  Service NL

April 17

• Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Salvation Army Red Shield Luncheon

  Service NL

April 25

• Media Advisory: Minister to Address Equal Voice NL Forum

  Service NL

• Media Advisory: Ministers to Participate National Day of Mourning Ceremony

  Transportation and WorksService NLJustice

April 28

• National Day of Mourning Commemorates Victims of Workplace Incidents

  Service NL

April 29

• Public Advisory: Studded Tire Usage Ends for the Season

  Service NL

May 2

• Media Advisory: Minister to AttendAnnual Steps for Life Fundraiser

  Service NL

• Media Advisory: Minister to Address 2014 Arts and Letters Awards

  Service NL

• Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at North American Occupational Safety and Health Week Launch Event

  Service NL

May 5

• North American Occupational Safety and Health Week Launched in St. John’s

  Service NL

May 7

• Fall Protection Charges Show Commitment to Enforcement Activity

  Service NL

May 8

• Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at National Day of Honour Ceremony

  Service NL

May 9

• New Automatic Seasonal Vehicle Registration Introduced for Northern Labrador Communities

  Service NLExecutive Council

May 14

• Ministerial Statement- Success of Workplace Safety Youth Game Show Continues

  Service NL

• Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Health and Safety Conference

  Service NL

May 20

• Drilling Company Sentenced for OHS Violations

  Service NL

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Recognizes Mr. Joe Santos for Outstanding Health and Safety Leadership

  Service NL

May 21

• Ministerial Statement- Provincial Government Provides Automatic Registration Option for Vehicle Owners in Northern Labrador

  Service NL

May 23

• Media Advisory: Minister to Address 2014 Visual Artists Awards

  Service NL

May 29

• Media Advisory: Minister to Address Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors

  Service NL

May 30

• Board Members Appointed to the Newfoundland and Labrador Fish Harvesting Safety Association

  Service NL

June 3

• Ministerial Statement-Minister Recognizes Roadcheck 2014

  Service NL

• Amendments to Labour Relations Act Allow for Secret Ballot Vote and Streamline Conciliation Process

  Service NL

June 10

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Murphy Centre Celebration

  Service NL

June 18

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend College of the North Atlantic Graduation Ceremony

  Service NL

June 20

• Motor Vehicle Registration Services Now Available Through epost™

  Service NL

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Securities Meetings

  Service NL

June 24

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Southcott Awards

  Service NL

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend CEO Safety Charter Induction Ceremony

  Service NL

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend 2014 Consumer Choice Award Celebration

  Service NL

June 27

• Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Strides for Change Walk

  Service NL

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Freedom of the Seaport Ceremony

  Service NL

July 2

• Automotive Heritage Month Proclaimed in Newfoundland and Labrador

  Service NL

July 31

• Board Members Appointed to Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission

  Service NL

August 1

• Roofing Company Faces OHS Charges in Provincial Court

  Service NL

August 11

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend CEO Safety Charter Induction Ceremony

  Service NL

September 11

• Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Partnership with Coalition of Persons with Disabilities - Newfoundland and Labrador

  Service NL

September 12

• New Partnership Promotes Education and Awareness of Blue Zone Parking

  Service NLAdvanced Education and Skills

• Pre-Stop Amber Warning Lamps Now Allowed on School Buses

  Service NLEducation

September 19

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Re-Opening of Construction Safety Association’s Training Facility

  Service NL

September 22

• Ministers Proclaim Environmental Public Health Week in Newfoundland and Labrador

  Service NLHealth and Community Services

September 23

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Newfoundland and Labrador Association of the Deaf AGM

  Service NL

September 25

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Gathering of Newfoundland and Labrador Fish Harvesting Safety Association

  Service NL

September 26

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Newfoundland-Labrador Federation of Co-operatives AGM in Gander

  Service NL

September 29

• Public Advisory: Government Service Centre/Motor Registration Building in Grand Falls-Windsor Closed to the Public

  Service NL

September 30

• Public Advisory: Delayed Opening for Government Service Centre/Motor Registration Services in Grand Falls-Windsor

  Service NL

• Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect October 1

  Service NLLabour Relations Agency

October 3

• Media Advisory: Minister to Address 41st Annual General Meeting of the Fédération des Francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador

  Service NL

• Avis aux médias: le ministre prononcera un discours à la 41e assemblée générale annuelle de la Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador

  Service NL

October 14

• Media Advisory: Minister to Open New Reddy Kilowatt Credit Union Building

  Service NL

October 15

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend SportFest Event

  Service NL

October 16

• Minister Recognizes International Credit Union Day

  Service NL

October 17

• Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at the Bay St. George Chamber of Commerce Launch of Small Business Week

  Service NL

October 27

• Public Advisory: Studded Tire Usage Begins November 1

  Service NL

November 3

• Public Advisory: 2015 Shop Closing Holidays

  Service NLLabour Relations Agency

November 6

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Certified Management Accountants’ Convocation Celebration

  Service NL

November 14

• Continued Progress in Regulatory Reform Benefits Business and Citizens

  Service NL

November 18

• Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims

  Service NL

November 19

• Ministerial Statement – Minister Commemorates National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims

  Service NL

November 20

• New Legislation Provides for New Unified Accounting Designation

  Service NL

• Amendment to the Highway Traffic Act Clarifies Rules for Roundabouts

  Service NL

November 26

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Provides Update on Regulatory Reform

  Service NL

November 28

• Corner Brook Company Sentenced for Public Safety Violations

  Service NL

December 2

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Recognizes National Safe Driving Week

  Service NL

December 4

• Minister Shares Tips for Smart Holiday Shopping

  Service NL

December 8

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Encourages Participation in Project Red Ribbon

  Service NL

December 9

• Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Bicycle Safety Legislation

  Service NLSeniors, Wellness and Social Development

December 12

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend iBook Safety Textbook Launch

  Service NL

December 15

• Ministerial Statement - St. Kevin’s High School Develops Workplace Health and Safety iBook

  Service NL

December 18

• Provincial-Federal Cooperation Strengthens Occupational Health and Safety Practices in Canada’s Atlantic Offshore

  Service NL

December 19

• OHS Charges Arise from Fatal Snowmobile Incident

  Service NL

December 24

• Enhancing Legislation Remains a Top Priority for Service NL

  Service NL

December 29

• Service NL Expands Online Services in 2014

  Service NL