All News Releases

January 10

• Two Athletes from Newfoundland and Labrador Inducted into the Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association Hall of Fame

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

January 18

• More Efficient Management Structure Implemented for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Speak at Springdale Chamber of Commerce Event

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

January 24

• Smokers Urged to Quit as Provincial Government Recognizes National Non-Smoking Week

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Applications Available for 2019 Canada Winter Games Mission Staff

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Attend Meetings on Indigenous Child and Family Services

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

January 26

• Minister Dempster Reaffirms Provincial Commitment to Address Over-Representation of Indigenous Children and Youth in Care

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

January 29

• Premier Ball Unveils New Logo for Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Games

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

February 6

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Bring Greetings at Premiere of “Crippled”

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

February 8

• Media Advisory: Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries to Speak at Combined Councils of Labrador AGM

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social DevelopmentHealth and Community ServicesNatural Resources

February 14

• Nominations Invited for 2018 Seniors of Distinction Awards

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

February 20

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Make Announcement to Help Prevent and End Homelessness

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

February 21

• Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: Provincial Government Invests Funding to Help Prevent and End Homelessness

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Attend Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication Ceremony

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

February 22

• Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: Habitat Families in St. John’s Celebrate New Homes

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

February 23

• Premier Ball Congratulates Kaetlyn Osmond for Olympic Success

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

February 27

• Ministerial Statement - Recognizing Newfoundland and Labrador’s 2018 Olympians

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

March 1

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Attend 2018 Provincial Synchronized Skating Championships

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

March 5

• Ministerial Statement - Social Work Month Celebrates Diverse Profession

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

March 9

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Bring Greetings at Closing Ceremony of Cain’s Quest 2018

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

March 12

• Official Opening of 2018 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games Celebrated in Deer Lake

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Dempster Congratulates Team Gushue on Brier Win

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

March 14

• Ministerial Statement - National Nutrition Month Highlights Food’s Limitless Potential

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

March 20

• Provincial Government Congratulates Liam Hickey on Silver Medal Performance

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

March 23

• Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Speak at Kids Eat Smart Foundation’s Silver Gala

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Ministers Osborne and Dempster to Announce Funding for Home Ownership Programs

  FinanceChildren, Seniors and Social Development

March 26

• Provincial Government Announces New Home Purchase Programs

  FinanceChildren, Seniors and Social Development

March 27

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Address Students at Pledge of Professionalism Ceremony

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

March 29

• Provincial Government Meeting Commitment to Support Individuals with Complex Needs

  Children, Seniors and Social DevelopmentHealth and Community Services

April 4

• 811 HealthLine Expanded to Include Dietitian Services

  Health and Community ServicesChildren, Seniors and Social Development

April 13

• Olympian and Paralympian Recognized for Athletic Achievements

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

April 19

• Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Supports Joining Optional Protocol to UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

April 20

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Attend Sport NL Stars and Legends Gala

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

April 24

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Dempster Congratulates Stars and Legends Award Winners

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

April 25

• Community Groups Selected for Phase One of Multi-Year Funding

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

• Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Begins Phase One for Multi-Year Funding Grants

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

April 26

• Minister Dempster Announces Funding for Age-Friendly Grants Program

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 2

• Ministerial Statement - Two Disability Advocates Named to the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 3

• Proclamation Recognizes Better Hearing and Speech Month

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 11

• Media Advisory: Minister Haggie and Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Address Delegates at Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador’s AGM and Conference

  Health and Community ServicesChildren, Seniors and Social Development

May 14

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Provide Details on New Legislation for Child Protection

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Present Annual Athletic Awards

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

May 15

• New Children, Youth and Families Act Protects Children and Youth and Supports Families

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

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

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 17

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

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 18

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Make an Announcement about the Community Healthy Living Fund

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 22

• Government Announces Community Healthy Living Grants and Opens Application Process for 2018-19

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 24

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Dempster Recognizes Contributions of Mrs. Jean Hanley

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Inclusion Grants Funding Program Now Open for Applications

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 28

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Dempster Congratulates Jaime Lundrigan on National Award

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

May 31

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Dempster Recognizes World No Tobacco Day

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Speak at Foster Families Symposium

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

June 1

• Minister Dempster Recognizes June as Seniors Month

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Ministers Dempster to Speak at Choices for Youth/A Way Home Canada Summit

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

June 4

• Recreation Month Promotes the Value of Active Living

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

June 7

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Speak at School Sports NL AGM

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

June 12

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Speak at Injury Prevention Conference

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

June 13

• Media Advisory: Ministers Dempster and Hawkins to Attend Opening of Jeremy Cross Memorial Playground

  Children, Seniors and Social DevelopmentAdvanced Education, Skills and Labour

June 18

• Minister Dempster Announces 2019 Canada Games Mission Staff

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Speak at Waypoints AGM

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

June 20

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Release Highlights of Inclusion Action Plan

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Attend Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Newfoundland and Labrador AGM and Inclusion Awards

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

June 21

• Public Advisory: Children, Seniors and Social Development Office in Gander Closed Due to Water Main Break

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Minister Dempster Releases Highlights of 2015-18 Inclusion Action Plan

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

June 26

• Premier Ball Names 2019 Labrador Winter Games Board of Directors

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

June 29

• Minister Dempster Announces 2018 Seniors of Distinction Award Recipients

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

July 3

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Award Grants for Accessible Taxis

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Attend Opening Ceremonies of World Junior Ball Hockey Championships

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

July 4

• Minister Dempster Announces Grants for Accessible Taxis

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

July 11

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Attend Announcement Hosted by the NunatuKavut Community Council

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

July 16

• Provincial Government Recognizes Pride Week 2018

  Executive CouncilChildren, Seniors and Social Development

July 17

• Investments Announced for Affordable Housing Projects

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

July 19

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Launch ParticipACTION Physical Activity Toolkits

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

July 20

• Minister Dempster Launches Physical Activity Toolkits Designed To Help Residents Sit Less, Move More

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

July 27

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Attend Special Olympics Athlete Send-off Celebration

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

July 30

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Attend Meeting of Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Social Services

  Children, Seniors and Social Development

July 31

• Provincial-Territorial Ministers Release Vision Statement on Poverty Reduction

  Children, Seniors and Social Development