All News Releases

December 27

• Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development Enhances Well-Being for Residents in 2017

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

December 19

• Applications Available Online for 2018 Athletic Excellence Fund

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

December 13

• Government Announces Interim CEO for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

December 8

• Collaboration at Committee Meeting Identifies Next Steps in Addressing Violence Against Women and Girls

  Justice and Public SafetyExecutive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

December 7

• Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Host Meeting of the Minister’s Committee on Violence Against Women and Girls

  Executive CouncilJustice and Public SafetyChildren, Seniors and Social Development

December 6

• Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: Minister Announces 2017 NLHC Scholarship Recipients

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Ministerial Statement - Local Teams Win Opportunity to Play Hockey on Parliament Hill

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

December 5

• Provincial Government Proposes Amendments to the Child and Youth Advocate Act

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

December 4

• Ministerial Statement - International Day of Persons with Disabilities Envisions Sustainable and Resilient Society for All

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Announce Amendments to the Child and Youth Advocate Act

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

December 1

• International Day of Persons with Disabilities Calls for Resilience and Sustainability

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

November 21

• Ministerial Statement - Foster Families Celebrated for their Support and Dedication

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

November 17

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Speak at Annual General Meeting of Sport NL

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

November 10

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Participate in Remembrance Day Ceremony

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Speak at Softball Canada’s Hall of Fame Banquet

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

November 7

• Ministerial Statement - Newfoundland and Labrador Surpasses Carrot Rewards Milestone

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

November 1

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Speak at Launch of National Fall Prevention Month

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

October 27

• Provincial Government Taking Action to Increase Access to Hunting

  Fisheries and Land ResourcesChildren, Seniors and Social Development

• Public Advisory: Labrador Training Centre Pool Closed for Maintenance

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

October 26

• Premier Ball Announces Carrot Rewards Milestone

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

October 18

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Speak at Therapeutic Recreation Association AGM

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

October 16

• Provincial Government Celebrates Foster Families Week

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

October 13

• Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: Habitat for Humanity Families in Corner Brook Celebrate New Homes

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

October 6

• Media Advisory: Ministers Dempster and Haggie to Speak at Northern Rural and Remote Health Conference

  Children, Seniors and Social DevelopmentHealth and Community Services

October 2

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Present Seniors of Distinction Awards

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

September 29

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Speak at Launch of Kids Eat Smart Week

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Provincial Government Acknowledges National Seniors Day and International Day of Older Persons

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

September 26

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Speak at SeniorsNL Annual General Meeting

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

September 15

• Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Meet to Advance the Social Well-Being of Canada’s Older Adults

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

September 13

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Co-Chair Federal, Provincial and Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Seniors

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

August 29

• Submissions for Accessible Taxi Program Grants Now Being Accepted

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

August 23

• ParticipACTION 150 Play List Tour Comes to Newfoundland and Labrador

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

August 22

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Take Part in ParticipACTION 150 Play List Tour

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

August 14

• Team Newfoundland and Labrador Celebrate Medal Win at 2017 Canada Games

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Canada Summer Games Wrap Up for Team Newfoundland and Labrador

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Federal and Provincial Investments Provide New Affordable Housing Units in Clarenville

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

August 11

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Holloway to Participate in Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Life Christian Centre Housing Development

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

July 27

• Team Newfoundland and Labrador Competing at Canada Summer Games

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

July 26

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Attend FPT Meetings on Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

July 24

• Provincial Government Announces Age-Friendly Transportation Grants

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

• Province Celebrates Athletes' Performance at the North American Indigenous Games

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

July 17

• Minister Gambin-Walsh Congratulates Special Olympians

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

July 14

• Minister Gambin-Walsh Announces Appointments to Provincial Advisory Council on Aging and Seniors

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Attend North American Indigenous Games Opening Ceremonies

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

July 13

• Minister Gambin-Walsh Invites Applications for Inclusion Grants Funding Program

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

July 12

• Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Attend Opening Ceremonies of Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

July 7

• Latest Update on Froude Avenue Fire Response

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

July 6

• Provincial Government Recognizes Pride Week 2017

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

June 30

• Building Hope through Safe Affordable Housing in St. John’s

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

• Minister Gambin-Walsh Announces 2017 Seniors of Distinction Award Recipients

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

June 28

• Eric Healey Named 2017 Canada Summer Games Flag Bearer

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

June 27

• Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Attend Canada Games Athletes’ Rally

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: Minister Gambin-Walsh Provides Update on Froude Avenue Fire Response

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

June 23

• Provincial Government Preparing for Changing Demographics

  Children, Seniors and Social DevelopmentHealth and Community Services

June 20

• Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Attend Groundbreaking Ceremony

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

June 13

• Premier Ball Congratulates Shelter Staff on Successful Operations

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Attend Choices for Youth AGM

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

June 8

• Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Attend Placentia Bay Age Friendly Fair

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

June 7

• Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Address Coalition of Persons with Disabilities AGM

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

June 2

• Recreation Month Encourages Active Participation in Recreation

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

June 1

• Minister Gambin-Walsh Recognizes June as Seniors Month

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 31

• Minister Gambin-Walsh Acknowledges World No Tobacco Day

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 30

• Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Participate in Rebranding Event at Seniors Resource Centre

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 29

• Federal and Provincial Government Announce Supportive Housing Investment

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Attend Newfoundland and Labrador Housing and Homelessness Conference

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 26

• Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Address Delegates at Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador’s Business Luncheon

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Announce Supportive Housing Investment for Southwestern Newfoundland

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 23

• Investments in Affordable Housing for Seniors

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 19

• Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Announce Funding for Seniors Non-Profit Affordable Housing Projects

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 18

• Premier Ball Presents Athletic Awards to Province’s Top Athletes

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

May 17

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Gambin-Walsh Highlights International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 10

• Minister Gambin-Walsh Signs Proclamation to Recognize Better Hearing and Speech Month

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 4

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Gambin-Walsh Highlights Support for Community Healthy Living Projects

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 3

• Provincial Government Commits to New Program for Residential Placements for Children and Youth

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

April 28

• Provincial Government Supports Community Healthy Living Projects

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

April 27

• Provincial Government Announces Appointments to the Provincial Advisory Council for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

April 10

• Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Celebrates Provincial Athletes at Annual Stars and Legends Gala

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Provincial Government Announces New Home Energy Savings Programs

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Gambin-Walsh Congratulates Stars and Legends Award Winners

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Speak at Official Opening of Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Centre Expansion Project

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

April 7

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Attend Sport NL Stars and Legends Gala

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Ministers Trimper and Gambin-Walsh to Provide Details on New Home Energy Efficiency Programs

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

April 5

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Gambin-Walsh Highlights Newfoundland and Labrador Income Supplement and Seniors’ Benefit

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

April 4

• Residents to Receive Next Payment of the Newfoundland and Labrador Income Supplement

  FinanceChildren, Seniors and Social Development

April 3

• Premier Ball Announces 2018 Winter Games Host Community

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

March 30

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Gambin-Walsh Recognizes Special Olympics Participants

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

March 17

• Grants Awarded for Accessible Taxi Funding Program

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

March 16

• Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Award Accessible Taxi Grants

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

March 15

• Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Recognizes National Nutrition Month

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

March 9

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Gambin-Walsh Recognizes March as Social Work Month

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

March 6

• Provincial Government Announces 2017 Seniors of Distinction Awards Call for Nominations

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

March 1

• Nutrition Month Focuses on Improving Relationship with Food

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

February 27

• Media Advisory: Ministers to Attend Community Pancake Breakfasts

  Advanced Education, Skills and LabourChildren, Seniors and Social DevelopmentFinanceTourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

February 17

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Attend Meals on Wheels Event

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

February 13

• Funding Provided to Innu Communities under the First Nations Child and Family Services Program

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

• Dart Outdoors Day Encourages Schools to Participate in Winter Activity

  Children, Seniors and Social DevelopmentEducation and Early Childhood Development

February 10

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Participate in Dart Outdoors Day

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

January 30

• Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Address Husky Energy Diversity Forum

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

January 24

• Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: New Affordable Housing for Single Parents and Individuals Officially Opens in Labrador

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

January 23

• Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: New Affordable Housing for Women and Children

  Children, Seniors and Social DevelopmentNewfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation

• Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: Investing in Quality Affordable Housing

  Children, Seniors and Social DevelopmentNewfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation

January 20

• Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Announce Housing Initiatives in Labrador

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

January 10

• Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation Consultations Set to Begin

  Children, Seniors and Social DevelopmentNewfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation