Tourism, Culture and Recreation
- 2010
January, February,
March, April,
May, June,
July, August,
September, October,
November, December
January
January 6
Republic of
Doyle TV Series to Showcase the Province
January 8
Culinary Students to Serve a Taste of Atlantic Canada at Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
January 11
Minor Hockey
Week Activities Include Celebration of Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador�s 75th
Anniversary
Additional $6.35 Million Invested in
Recreation Infrastructure
January 12
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend JUNO Announcement
Province Launches 2010
Tourism Campaign with Ancient Land
January 13
Republic of Doyle Garners Positive
Ratings and Reviews
January 14
Media Advisory:
Premier to Announce Vancouver Performers
Newfoundland and Labrador
Artists Hit the World Stage at the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
January 19
Media
Advisory: Minister to Make Funding Announcement in Corner Brook
January 20
Arts and
Culture Centres Spruced up to the Tune of $1.5 Million
January 22
Province
Launches 2010 Resident Winter Tourism Campaign
Grown Up Movie Star
Featured at Sundance Film Festival
January 27
Original Works
Added to Provincial Art Bank Collection
January 28
Media Advisory: Minister
to Visit Bonavista Stadium
January 29
Fresh Air Tourism Campaign
Brings Home Gold
February
February 2
Tourism Marketing Campaign
Wins Big - Again!
February 3
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Rotary Club of Avalon Northeast
February 5
Minister Announces
Regional Plans to Celebrate Newfoundland and Labrador Day at the Olympics
February 9
Additional Artists to be Showcased
During Vancouver 2010 Winter Games
February 15
Minister Joins Heritage Foundation to Celebrate Heritage
Day
February 16
Aboriginal
Youth from the Province Participate in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010
Olympic Winter Games
February 18
Minister
Announces Over $71,000 in Additional Cultural Sector Funding
Media Advisory:
Minister to Address Hospitality Industry
February 19
Regional Tourism Marketing Efforts to be Focus in 2010
Awards Recognize
Contributions to Tourism
February 25
Town of Buchans
Receives Recreation Infrastructure Funding
Newfoundland and Labrador Students Selected to Showcase Province�s Olympic Spirit
February 26
Province Celebrates Newfoundland and Labrador Day in Vancouver and at Regional Events in the Province
March
March 2
Erica Noonan to Represent Newfoundland and Labrador in Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce First Designations Under Provincial Historic Commemorations Program
March 3
Minister Announces Inaugural Historic Commemorations Designations
March 5
Labrador Winter Games Open Sunday
Media Advisory: Ministers
to Attend Recognition Ceremony for Labradoria Clay Mural Project
March 11
Town of Cupids to Receive $1.5
Million for Municipal Improvements
Minister to Co-host Atlantic Canadian
Athletes at Paralympic Winter Games Event in Whistler, B.C.
March 17
Several
Community Groups to Benefit from Provincial Wellness Grants
March 19
2010
Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games Open Tomorrow
Provincial Arts and
Culture Centres Announce Spring Line-Up
March 23
Ministerial Statement - Newfoundland
and Labrador Promoted Through Olympic, Paralympic Involvement
March 24
Media Advisory:
Minister to Attend Event in Botwood
March 29
Budget 2010: The
Right Investments to Strengthen Provincial Healthcare
March 30
Minister Congratulates Literary Sector for Recent Successes
Minister Encourages Support for Bishop�s Falls in Effort to be Named Hockeyville 2010
March 31
Minister Congratulates Organizers of 2010 Winter Games
Province Contributes Over $42,400 to Bay Bulls Recreational Infrastructure
April
April 6
Appointments Made to Heritage Foundation Board
April 8
Historic Commemorations Board Welcomes New Member
April 9
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend SportNL Stars
and Legends Awards Gala
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Recreation Funding
Announcement
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Ruckus on the Edge
Launch
April 12
Provincial Government Commits Over $387,000 to Recreational Programs for Seniors
April 13
Media Advisory: Funding Announcement for T�Railway in Conception Bay South
April 14
Funding Announced for Conception Bay South T�Railway
April 16
Media Advisory: Premier, Minister to Join in JUNO Fever
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend
2010 Arts and Letters Awards
April 20
Minister Congratulates
Winners of the 58th Annual Arts and Letters Awards
April 22
Ministerial Statement - JUNO Week Showcases Local
Talent, Hospitality
April 27
Media Advisory: Ministers to Launch New Website Dedicated to the Royal Newfoundland Regiment
April 28
Media Advisory: Launch of New Website Dedicated to the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Postponed
Media Advisory: New Time Set for Launch of Royal Newfoundland Regiment Website
April 29
Remembering the Great War: New Website Introduces Students to Soldiers of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment
April 30
Encouraging Start Bodes Well for Tourism Year
May
May 3
Minister Introduces Pedestrian Trails Liability
Protection Act
May 6
Media Advisory:
Minister to Address Think Tank 2010 in Lewisporte
May 10
Media Advisory: Minister to Recognize
Significant Donation to The Rooms
Northern Peninsula to Benefit From Job Creation
Partnerships
May 12
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Canadian Museum Association Conference
Ministerial Statement - Economic Impact of JUNOs Felt
in Hotel Industry
May 13
Bird Cove Receives $15,000 for Recreational Infrastructure
May 14
Conche Receives $15,000 to Build Community
Playground
May 17
Jackson�s Arm Recreation Committee Provided Over
$14,000 for Rink Repairs
May 18
Conne River Receives $15,000 for Softball Facility
Upgrades
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for Heart
and Stroke Foundation Campaign
May 19
Bonavista�s Cabot Stadium Receives Infrastructure
Funding
Ministerial Statement - $100,000 Investment in
Defibrillators Designed to Save Lives
May 20
Media Advisory: Premier to Host Athletic Awards
Reception
Applications for Capital Grants Available Online
Greater Lamaline Area Receives $15,000 for Purchase of Recreation
Equipment
May 21
Newfoundland and Labrador�s Top Young Athletes
Honoured
Bauline Recreation Centre Receives Community Capital
Grant Support
May 25
Expansion Funding Provided for Holyrood Centennial Field Complex
May 26
Musgrave Harbour Receives Funding For Youth Centre
May 27
Funding Provided for Mount Moriah Recreation Infrastructure
Media Advisory: Expanded Mary March Provincial Museum to be Unveiled
Cultural Sector Gets Financial Boost
May 28
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend EVA Awards
$15,000 Provided for Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove Community Centre
Unveiling of Expanded Mary March Provincial Museum Highlighted by New Travelling Exhibition
May 31
Grant Supports Recreational Opportunities in King�s Point
Media Advisory: Fogo Island Events Focus on Cultural, Tourism Pursuits
Media Advisory: Arbor Day Tree Planting
Residents to Receive "Summer Love" Brochure
June
June 1
Recreation Month Activities Highlight Importance of Physical Activity
Pilley�s Island Recreation Infrastructure to Get Upgrades
June 2
Musgravetown Provided $13,200 to Upgrade Walking Trail
Series of Cultural, Tourism Projects Unveiled on Fogo
Island
June 3
Wabush Walking Trail Gets $15,000 for Upgrades
Minister
Congratulates School Sports Newfoundland and Labrador on 40th Anniversary
June 4
Appleton Receives $6,500 for Beach Volleyball Court
Development
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Tourism Awareness
Week Launch
June 7
Badger Baseball Field Receives $10,400 for Fencing
June 8
Trinity Granted $12,100 in Support of Recreational Infrastructure
Ministerial Statement - Tourism Awareness Week
Launched in Historic Cupids
Media Advisory: Minister to Release Vehicle Rental Report
June 9
Port au Port East to See Upgrades to Multi-Purpose Playing Field
Vehicle Rental Study Recognizes Crucial Link to Tourism
June 10
Southern Harbour Receives $15,000 to Purchase Exercise and Playground Equipment
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Funding Announcement in Grand Bank
June 11
Increased Investment Provided to Grand Bank Theatre Festival
Minister to Attend Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador�s AGM
$14,000 Provided for Churchill River Trail Improvements
Laughs All Around: Province Supports Annual Comedy Festival
Job Creation Partnerships Support District of Harbour Main
June 14
Indeavour Saga Exhibit Officially Opens
June 15
Ministerial Statement - Season Extension
Initiatives Provide Early Boost to Tourism
June 16
Grant of $13,500 Supports Upgrades to Heart�s Delight-Islington Walking Trail
June 17
Point Leamington Receives $11,100 for Recreational Infrastructure
June 18
Placentia Softball Field Granted $15,000 for
Upgrades
June 22
Nickel Independent Film Festival Celebrates 10 Years
Province Invests $66,000 in Bonavista North Heritage
June 23
Burin-Placentia West Receives Over $23,000 for Heritage Operations
June 24
Applications for 2011 National Artists Program Being Accepted
More Than $115,000 Provided for Bonavista South Heritage
Four-Star Facility on Northern Peninsula to Expand
Funding Provided for Carbonear Pool Storage Area
June 25
Provincial Government Supports Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Initiatives
Terra Nova Communities Benefit from Heritage Investments
Steady Brook to Upgrade Walking Trail, Playground
June 28
Over $17,800 Provided to Gander�s North Atlantic
Aviation Museum
June 29
Baie Verte-Springdale
Communities Benefit from Heritage Investments
June 30
Minister to Represent Province at Beaumont-Hamel
Pilgrimage
2011 Canada Winter Games Mission Staff Named
Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador Receives Increased
Funding
Lake Melville Heritage Groups Receive $52,930 for
Operations
Stephenville Dome Receives $15,000 for Flooring
Upgrades, Equipment Repairs
July
July 2
Stephenville Theatre Festival Receives Increased
Operational Support
Over $30,000 Invested in Beyond the Overpass Theatre
Company
St. Barbe Communities Benefit from Heritage
Investments
July 5
Province Invests $11,860 in the Isles of Notre
Dame Heritage
July 6
Carbonear-Harbour Grace Heritage Groups Receive
over $12,000 to Support Operations
July 7
Investments of $107,500 made in Ferryland Area
Heritage
July 8
Province Supports Efforts of Bell Island Heritage Society
July 9
Wreckhouse International Jazz & Blues Festival
Receives Additional Funding
Provincial Government Invests Over $15,400 in Exploits
Heritage
July 13
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for King George V Soccer Complex
Almost $69,000 Invested in St. John�s South Heritage
Provincial Government Invests in Mini Soccer Pitch
July 14
Stag Harbour Rink to Get $10,500 Upgrade
Province Supports Harbour Main Area Heritage Groups
July 15
Provincial Government Invests $51,750 in Trinity North Heritage
July 16
Torbay Museum/Heritage Committee Receives Over $17,200 in Heritage Funding
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Belleoram Folk Festival
Regional Games Provide Opportunities for Physical Activity in Baie Verte
Clarenville Ready to Host Regional Games
July 19
Funding Provided to Torbay for Regional Games
Conception Bay South Receives $15,000 to Upgrade School Recreation Areas
July 20
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Opening of Girls National Soccer Championship
Writers� Alliance Receives Provincial Government Support
Latest Round of Cultural Sector Investment Exceeds $60,000
July 21
Neighbourhood Dance Works Benefits from Cultural Investment
Regional Games Event Provides Opportunity for Youth from Bay Bulls to Bauline East
July 22
Provincial Historic Commemorations Program Has New Website
Provincial Government Invests $31,350 in Bellevue Area Recreation Programs
Eastern Edge Gallery Benefits From Investment
July 23
Grand Bank Region Receives $33,330 in Recreational
Development Funding
July 26
More than $46,000 Invested in Baie
Verte-Springdale Recreation
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Opening of French Shore Tapestry Exhibit
July 27
Recreational Development Support Provided to Bonavista North
New Tapestry Exhibit Officially Opened
July 28
Over $40,000 in Heritage Investments for Trinity-Bay De Verde
More than $24,300 Invested in Exploits Recreation
Provincial Government Supports Northern Peninsula Regional Games
July 29
Province Invests $183,858 for Training in Preparation for 2011 Canada Winter Games
Ferryland Region Receives $21,505 for Recreation Programs
July 30
Regional Visitor Information Centres Receive $153,300
Provincial Government Invests Over $15,000 in Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune Recreation
Grand Falls-Windsor-Green Bay South Region Benefits from Heritage Investments
August
August 2
More Than $22,800 Provided to Support Humber East Heritage Groups
Port au Port Region Benefits From $15,675
in Community Recreational Development Funding
Government Invests $10,000 in Central Regional Games
August 3
The Isles of Notre Dame Recreation Programs Benefit from $14,410 Investment
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for Upcoming Hockey Canada Events
August 4
Provincial Government Invests $200,000 to Support
Three Hockey Canada Events
August 5
Cape St. Francis Region Benefits from Recreation Funding
August 6
Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society
Benefits from $25,000 Cultural Investment
Funding Provided to Town of Burin for Regional Games
Government Invests More Than $11,000 in
Grand Falls Windsor-Green Bay South Recreation
August 9
Over $25,600 Invested in Harbour Main Area
Recreation
August 10
Torngat Mountains Recreation Programs Provided $15,565
August 11
St. Barbe Recreation Programs Get $16,500 Boost
Admiralty House Museum and Archives Benefits from
$9,020 Heritage Investment
August 12
German Media to Tour Provincial Attractions
Over $25,000 Invested in Lewisporte Recreation
First Battens Placed as Minister Announces Support
for Wooden Boat Museum
Media Availability: Ministers Moore and French to
Address Annual Meeting of FPT Ministers Responsible for Culture
Five Job Creation Partnership Projects Support the Southern Shore Region
August 13
Federal�Provincial�Territorial Ministers Commit to
Fostering Arts and Heritage in Changing Times
(Version fran�aise)
Grand Bank Communities Benefit from Heritage
Investments
Placentia-St. Mary�s Region Receives Over $25,400
Investment in Recreation Programs
August 16
More Than $26,000 Invested in Trinity North Recreation
August 17
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Unveiling Ceremony in Honour of Stanley Cup Champion Danny Cleary
Cupids400 Official Celebration to be Launched Tonight
Signal Hill Tattoo Celebrates Successful Season
Almost $29,000 Invested in Terra Nova Recreation
Premier Honours Stanley Cup Champion Danny Cleary
August 18
Minister to Attend Writers at Woody Point Festival
Humber Valley Region Receives $17,270 in Recreational Development Funding
Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Invest in Sport Participation
August 19
More Than $19,300 in Recreational Funding Invested in Burin-Placentia West Region
August 25
East Coast Trail Undertakes Further Expansion
August 26
Cabot Loop Region to Host Regional Games
August 27
Association of Heritage Industries Benefits from Provincial Investment
August 30
More than $19,000 Invested in Trinity-Bay de Verde Recreation Programs
August 31
Provincial Shooting Team Dominates North Atlantic Air Gun Championships for the Second Year Running
September
September 7
Film Producers Association of Newfoundland Benefit
From Cultural Investment
September 9
Newfoundland Independent Filmmakers Cooperative
Receives $65,000 from Province
Job Creation Partnership Project Supports Hiking
Infrastructure
September 10
Sequel to Summer Love Campaign Launched
Province-wide
September 13
Provincial Arts and Culture Centres Announce 2010 Fall Schedule
September 14
Carbonear-Harbour Grace Residents to Benefit from Recreation Investment
September 15
More than $144,300 in Additional Funding Invested in Provincial Recreation Programming
September 21
Job Creation Partnership Projects Support Tourism and Heritage in Grand Bank Region
Public Advisory: Several Provincial Historic Sites and Visitor Information Centres Closed Due to Storm
September 22
Public Advisory: Some Provincial Historic Sites and Visitor Information Centres Remain Closed
September 23
Public Advisory: Bonavista, Trinity Historic Sites Closed Until Further Notice; Visitor Information Centres Open
September 24
Arts and Letters Submission Deadline is November 26
September 28
Association of Cultural Industries Benefits
From $40,000 Provincial Investment
Public Advisory: Trinity Historic Sites Reopen
September 29
Gymnastics Newfoundland and Labrador (GNL) Names Annual Awards Winners
September 30
Media Advisory: Minister to Address National Heritage Conference
Small Recreation and Sport Projects Supported Through $142,000 Provincial Government Investment
October
October 1
Minister Wishes Athletes Well at 2010 Commonwealth Games
Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations
October 4
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend News Conference
Focusing on Official Grand Reopening of LSPU Hall
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Designations
Under Provincial Historic Commemorations Program
October 5
Historic Commemorations Designations Announced
Resource Centre for the Arts Celebrates
Newly-Renovated Venue
October 8
Media Advisory: Minister to Open Basketball Court
October 13
New Long-Term Strategy Aims for Greater Air Access in Province
Media Advisory: Minister to Raise Provincial Concerns at Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers
October 15
Province Helps Highlight Tourism Experiences With Participants in Atlantic Canada Showcase
Minister Discusses Tourism Opportunities, Challenges at Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers
October 18
Media Advisory: Minister Joins Federal Tourism Mission to China
Occupancy Rates Increase in Provincial Parks During 2010 Season
October 19
Publishing Industry Benefits from $200,000 Investment
October 20
Cultural Sector Receives Additional Funding
October 21
Museum Association Operations Supported Through
$100,000 Provincial Government Investment
October 22
Avalon Peninsula Named Top Coastal Destination by National Geographic Traveler Magazine
October 25
Province�s Tourism Marketing Campaign Wins Best of Show at Annual ICE Awards
Minister Congratulates MusicNL Honourees
October 26
Women�s Film Festival Receives Over $112,600 in Financial Support
October 29
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Wooden Boat Builders Conference in Twillingate
November
November 1
Athletes Benefit From Provincial Government
Investment in Equipment
November 3
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Opening of
French Shore Tapestry Exhibit in St. John�s
November 5
World�s Top Four Women�s Hockey Teams to Compete
for Coveted 4 Nations Cup
November 10
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Opening Ceremonies for St. John�s Curling Association�s 100th Anniversary
November 15
November 15-21 Proclaimed Archives Week
November 19
Burin-Placentia West Area Receives $15,000 for Recreational Infrastructure
November 22
Corner Brook Ski Club Provided $15,000 to Upgrade Trail Grooming Capabilities
November 23
Paradise Youth Centre Gets $15,000 for Basketball Nets
November 24
Innovative Heritage Project Launched on Great Northern Peninsula
Kippens Receives $15,000 for Outdoor Volleyball Court
November 25
Media Advisory: Australian High Commissioner to Make Special Presentation to Provincial Government
Community Centre in Lushes Bight-Beaumont to be Repaired
November 26
More than $13,200 Invested in Fermeuse Area Trails
November 30
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Adventure
Central Newfoundland in Grand Falls-Windsor
Boxey Safe-Play Committee Benefits from Recreational
Infrastructure Funding
Deer Lake Receives Capital Grant Support For
Off-Street Skateboard/BMX Bike Park
December
December 1
Tamarack Golf Club Gets $15,000 Boost
December 2
Outdoor Rink in Hare Bay to be Upgraded
December 3
Carmanville Recreation Facilities to be Improved
Through $14,400 Investment
December 7
Bonavista's Cabot Stadium Receives $12,000 for Upgrades
Marysvale Playground to be Upgraded
Record Year for Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism
December 8
Additional Investment Provided to Cultural Sector
Middle Arm Recreation Building, Outdoor Rink to Receive $15,000 in Improvements Through Infrastructure Grant
December 9
Norman�s Cove - Long Cove Pool to be Upgraded
December 13
New Playground Equipment to be Installed in Meadows
December 14
Victoria Ball Field to be Upgraded
December 15
Provincial Government and Sport NL Name Games Coordinator
$15,000 Grant Assists with Hillview Playground Development
December 16
Winterland Playground to be Upgraded
December 17
Tilting Playground Receives $15,000 Boost
December 20
North West River Community Hall Gets a Facelift
with $13,500 Provided Through Capital Grant Program
Premier Encourages Applicants for Athlete Awards Program
December 21
Benton Benefits from Capital Grant Program
2011 Hall of Fame Cup Basketball Rankings
December 22
Grant Supports New Recreational Infrastructure in Hopedale
December 23
Pouch Cove Playground to Get New Equipment
December 29
Additional $39,000 Invested in Cultural Sector
St. George�s Stadium and Playground to be Upgraded
December 31
Community Centre Receives Funding for Upgrades
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