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December 30

• Statement Regarding Conviction for Offences under Occupational Health and Safety Act

  Justice and Public Safety

December 14

• Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day Four

  Justice and Public Safety

December 11

• Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety - Day Three

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December 10

• Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day Two

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• Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission: Human Rights Award Recipient for 2015 Announced

  Justice and Public Safety

December 9

• Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day One

  Justice and Public Safety

• Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission - Media Advisory: 2015 Human Rights Award Ceremony

  Justice and Public Safety

December 8

• Human Rights Commission Comments on Decision of Chief Adjudicator

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December 3

• Human Rights Commission Recognizes and Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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November 24

• Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Division Reminding People to Practice Firearms and Hunting Safety

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November 20

• Recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance

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November 16

• Convictions Result from Illegal Fishing Incidents

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November 4

• Public Advisory: Ensure Guy Fawkes Night Bonfires are Legal and Safe

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• Premier Releases Report of Advisory Council on Crime and Community Safety

  Executive CouncilJustice and Public Safety

November 3

• New Commissioners Appointed to Human Rights Commission

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November 2

• Public Advisory: Child Death Review Committee Case Review

  Justice and Public Safety

• Minister Announces Queen’s Counsel Appointments

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October 29

• Ministers Offer Condolences on Passing of Former Supreme Court Justice

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• Inmates at Bishops Falls Correctional Centre Participate in Eyeglass Recycling Program

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October 28

• Minister Congratulates Recipients of Commissions and Exemplary Service Bars and Medals

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October 21

• Public Advisory: Child Death Review Committee Case Reviews

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October 20

• Media Advisory: Minister to Proclaim National Teen Driver Safety Week

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October 14

• Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officers Lay a Number of Charges for Illegal Hunting

  Justice and Public Safety

October 8

• Associate Chief Judge Appointed for Provincial Court

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October 5

• Minister Highlights Initiatives to Launch Fire Prevention Week

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October 2

• Media Advisory: Minister to Launch Fire Prevention Week in Gander

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October 1

• Public Advisory: Rainfall Warnings Issued for Some Regions of Province

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September 29

• Premier Participates in Official Opening of Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Memorial Campus

  Executive CouncilJustice and Public Safety

September 28

• Minister Announces Recipient of Fish and Wildlife Officer of the Year Awards

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• New Chief Judge Appointed for Provincial Court

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• Media Advisory: Premier to Participate in Official Opening of Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Memorial Campus

  Executive CouncilJustice and Public Safety

September 25

• Human Rights Commission : Nominations Being Accepted for Inaugural Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Award

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September 18

• New Judge to Preside in Clarenville

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September 17

• Minister Announces New Pumper for Southern Harbour

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September 16

• Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding in Southern Harbour

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• Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador

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• Unsafe Hunting Practices Lead to Charges

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September 11

• Public Advisory: Residents and Communities Should Prepare for Hurricane Season

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• Man Convicted for Offences Related to Improper Use of Firearm

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September 9

• Minister Announces Funding for New Firefighting Vehicle in Placentia

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• Media Advisory: Law Enforcement Agencies to Discuss Hunting Safety

  Justice and Public Safety

September 8

• Media Advisory: Minister to Make Funding Announcement in Placentia

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• Public Advisory: Post-Secondary Students Should Consider Fire Safety

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September 2

• Off-Duty Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officers Apprehend Alleged Salmon Poachers

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September 1

• Minister Announces Firefighting Vehicle Funding for Gaultois

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August 31

• Media Advisory: Minister to Make Funding Announcement in Gaultois

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August 26

• Minister Announces Funding for a New Tanker Truck for Cartwright

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August 17

• Minister Announces Funding for Cape St. George Fire Department

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August 12

• Minister Announces New Vehicle for Bay Roberts Fire Department

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August 11

• Funding Provided for New Rescue Vehicle in Torbay

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• Media Advisory: Minister to Make Funding Announcement in Bay Roberts

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August 10

• Media Advisory: Minister to Make Funding Announcement at Torbay Fire Department

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August 4

• Public Advisory: Take Steps to Minimize Your Risk of Fire and Injury at Cabins and Campgrounds

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July 28

• Media Advisory: Premier to Announce Firefighting Equipment Funding for Central Region

  Executive CouncilJustice and Public Safety

July 27

• Fish and Wildlife Officers Lay More Charges for Salmon Poaching

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July 22

• Minister Participates in Sod-Turning Ceremony for New RCMP Detachment

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July 21

• Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Sod Turning Ceremony

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July 20

• Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador - Pride Week 2015

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July 16

• Non-Residents Charged for Allegedly Angling without a Guide in Labrador West

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July 14

• Charges Laid in Two Related Salmon Poaching Incidents

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July 8

• Alleged Salmon Poaching Incident Leads to Charges

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July 7

• Public Advisory: Child Death Review Committee Case Review

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July 6

• Premier’s Advisory Council on Crime and Community Safety - Public Advisory: Residents Asked to Provide Feedback to Advisory Council

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June 30

• Public Advisory: Be Firework Smart this Canada Day

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• Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officers Bust Two Separate Salmon Poaching Operations

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• Media Advisory: Attorney General to Attend Beaumont Hamel Commemoration

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June 29

• Minister Officially Opens Corner Brook Public Safety Answering Point

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June 19

• Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission: National Aboriginal Day

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June 17

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Acknowledges Efforts of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officers in Restoring First World War Monument

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June 8

• Media Advisory: Premier to Discuss Work of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission

  Executive CouncilJustice and Public Safety

• Premier Releases Report of Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission

  Executive CouncilJustice and Public Safety

June 5

• Newfoundland and Labrador Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission: Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission to Present Report to Government

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June 3

• Illegal Big Game Hunting Licence Application Leads to Convictions

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• Ministerial Statement - Minister Recognizes Police and Peace Officer of the Year Award Recipients

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May 29

• Minister Encourages Anglers to be Aware of Defective Salmon Tags and to Practice Responsible Angling Activities This Season

  Environment and ConservationJustice and Public Safety

May 20

• Violations of the Fish and Wildlife Act Lead to Convictions

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May 15

• Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission: Human Rights Commission Recognizes the 2015 International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia

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May 13

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Acknowledges National Police Week

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May 12

• Media Advisory: Attorney General to Attend Police and Peace Officer Memorial Service

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• Media Advisory: Attorney General to Attend John Howard Society Event

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May 8

• Public Advisory: Child Death Review Committee Case Reviews

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May 7

• Salmon Netting Leads to Convictions and Significant Fines

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• Ministerial Statement - Newfoundland and Labrador Celebrates Emergency Preparedness Week

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May 5

• Provincial Government Recognizes May 3-9 as Emergency Preparedness Week

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May 1

• Public Advisory: Update on Flooding Impacts in Central Region

  Transportation and WorksJustice and Public Safety

• Provincial Government Supports National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

  Fisheries and AquacultureJustice and Public SafetyForestry and Agrifoods Agency

April 30

• Public Advisory: Update on Flooding Impacts in Central Region

  Transportation and WorksJustice and Public Safety

April 29

• Newfoundland and Labrador Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission - Public Advisory: Notice of Public Sittings for Stephenville and Conception Bay South

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• Newfoundland and Labrador Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission - Public Advisory: Notice of Public Sitting by Skype Video Call

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• Public Advisory: Provincial Government and Partners Working to Address Flood Damage in Central Region

  Transportation and WorksJustice and Public Safety

• Public Advisory: Update and Safety Advice for Residents and Communities Affected by Flooding

  Justice and Public SafetyTransportation and Works

April 28

• Newfoundland and Labrador Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission - Public Advisory: Notice of Public Sittings for Lewisporte and Marystown

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April 27

• Newfoundland and Labrador Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission: Public Advisory: Notice of Public Sittings in Clarenville and Whitbourne

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April 24

• Newfoundland and Labrador Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission - Public Advisory: Notice of Public Sitting for Grand Falls-Windsor

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April 23

• Newfoundland and Labrador Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission - Public Advisory: Notice of Public Sittings for Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Corner Brook

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April 21

• Newfoundland and Labrador Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission - Public Advisory: Notice of Public Sittings for St. Anthony and Carbonear

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April 17

• Electoral District Boundaries Commission: Public Advisory: Notice of Public Sitting for St. John’s

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April 16

• Media Advisory: Commission to Hold Webcast

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April 15

• Public Advisory: Support Enforcement Office Closure

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• Salmon Poaching Incident Leads to Jail Time

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April 14

• Public Advisory: Spring Emergency Preparedness Information

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• Newfoundland and Labrador Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission - Public Advisory: Notice of Webcast

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• Emergency Exercise Validates Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s Municipal Emergency Plan

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April 13

• Public Advisory: Emergency Management Plan Exercise Scheduled to Take Place Tomorrow in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s

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April 10

• Newfoundland and Labrador Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission: Notice of Proposal and Public Sittings

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• Media Advisory: Minister Available to Comment on Electoral Boundaries Proposal

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March 30

• Investigation into Illegal Moose Hunt Leads to Conviction

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• Public Advisory: Adult Probation Office in Corner Brook Relocated

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March 21

• Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador

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March 20

• Human Rights Commission - Recognizing International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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• Investigation into Serious Incident Leads to Conviction

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• Public Advisory: Safety Tips During Winter Conditions

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March 18

• New Inclusive Emergency Planning Resources Unveiled

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March 17

• Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador

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March 6

• Newfoundland and Labrador Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission: Public Notice

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• Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officers Ensure Compliance with Snowmobile Legislation

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February 27

• Public Advisory: New Province-wide 911 Service to be Implemented Next Week

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February 26

• Media Advisory: Minister to Attend National Roundtable on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

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• Agreement Reached for 911 Call-Taking on the Avalon Peninsula

  Executive CouncilJustice and Public Safety

February 19

• Minister Acknowledges Recent Graduates of Sheriff's Officer and Correctional Officer Training Programs

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February 17

• Minister Provides Update on 911 Negotiations with the City of St. John’s

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February 15

• Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador

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February 11

• Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador

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February 10

• Public Advisory: Water Levels on Exploits River Under Close Surveillance

  Environment and ConservationJustice and Public Safety

February 9

• Public Advisory: Chair of Electoral Boundaries Commission Appointed

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February 5

• Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador

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February 3

• Public Advisory: Updated Information Regarding Adverse Weather Conditions Affecting Newfoundland and Labrador

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February 2

• Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador

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January 28

• Minister Announces NL 911 Bureau Inc. Board Appointments

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January 23

• Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador

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• Premier Announces Appointments to Advisory Council on Crime and Community Safety

  Executive CouncilJustice and Public Safety

January 5

• Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officers Had a Busy Year in 2014

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