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Wednesday January 15, 2014
Conception Bay South Bypass Extension Officially Opens Today
Official ribbon cutting to open the CBS Bypass Extension. From left to right: The Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister of Transportation and Works, the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism and MHA for Conception Bay South, Tom Hedderson, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier and MHA for Harbour Main; and, Gary Goobie, Mayor of Holyrood - January 15, 2014.
Thursday January 16, 2014
Volunteer Hall of Fame Nominations Recognize Volunteer Sector
2014 Call for nominations for this year's Newfoundland and Labrador Volunteer Hall of Fame. From left to right: Toby Barnes, co-founder of the Newfoundland and Labrador Volunteer Hall of Fame; the Honourable Steve Kent, Acting Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement; and Margot Reid, 2012 Inductee to the Volunteer Hall of Fame - January 16, 2014.
Tuesday February 4, 2014
February is Violence Prevention Month in Newfoundland and Labrador
The Honourable Joan Shea, Minister for the Status of Women and lead Minister for the Violence Prevention Initiative, joined colleagues at Confederation Building to sign a proclamation recognizing February as Violence Prevention Month - February 4, 2014.
Wednesday February 5, 2014
Heart Month Promotes Importance of Healthy and Active Living
The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Health and Community Services, joins officials from the Heart and Stroke Foundation to proclaim February as Heart Month in Newfoundland and Labrador - February 5, 2014.
Tuesday February 11, 2014
Meetings in Natuashish and Sheshatshiu Focus on Strengthening Child, Youth and Family Service Delivery
Representatives from the Provincial Government and leaders from Innu Communities meet to discuss delivery of child, youth and family services in Natuashish and Sheshatshiu. From left to right: The Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister Responsible for Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs; Prote Poker, Grand Chief of the Innu Nation; Andrew Penashue, Chief of the Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation; Jeremy Andrew, Deputy Grand Chief of the Innu Nation; Keith Russell, MHA for Lake Melville; Gregory Rich, Chief of the Mushuau Innu First Nation; and the Honourable Paul Davis, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services - February 12, 2014
Wednesday February 12, 2014
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary's New Headquarters Officially Opened
The Honourable Premier, Tom Marshall cuts the ribbon to officially open the new Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Provincial Headquarters in St. John's. Premier Marshall is joined (from left to right) by RNC Chief Robert Johnston, the Honourable Felix Collins, Attorney General, the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Justice, His Honour Frank F. Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador and Her Honour Mrs. Patricia Fagan and retired RNC Chief, Joe Browne - February 12, 2014
Wednesday February 12, 2014
Family and Child Care Connections Receive Over $11,000 to Meet Increasing Demand for Family Child Care Services
Children, family child care providers, parents and representatives from Family and Child Care Connections joined the Honourable Paul Davis, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services as he announced additional funding - February 12, 2014.
Friday February 14, 2014
Aquaculture Best Practices Supported by $7 Million Investment
The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, addresses attendees at the 2014 NAIA Conference and Trade Show - February 13, 2014
Friday February 14, 2014
Schools Encouraged to Apply for Inclusive Education Awards
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Education, signs a proclamation declaring February Inclusive Education Month in Newfoundland and Labrador. Pictured, from front left, are Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Executive Director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Community Living (NLACL); Minister Jackman and Gail St. Croix, Vice-Chair (NLACL). From back left are: Kelly White, Executive Director of the Coalition for Disabilities and Pam Anstey, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NLACL.
Tuesday February 18, 2014
New Website Highlights Cultural Connections Programming
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Education, Jerry Doyle of the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council, and Port au Port MHA Tony Cornect, join students and local arts community members for the launch of a new provincial Cultural Connections website during an event at Ecole Sainte-Anne in La Grand'Terre (Mainland) - February 18, 2014
Wednesday February 19, 2014
Corner Brook Rotary Arts Centre Supported with $362,000 Investment
The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced $362,000 to support the new Corner Brook Rotary Arts Centre. L-R: Honourable Terry French, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development and Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation; MHA Vaughn Granter; Dr. David Smallwood; Premier Marshall; Corner Brook Mayor Charles Pender - February 19, 2014
Thursday February 20, 2014
Agreements Completed with Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited
The Provincial Government and Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited signed a loan agreement for up to $110 million and a power assets and water rights purchase agreement in Corner Brook. Taking part in the signing were, from L-R: Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency; Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador; Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board; and, Daniel Archambault, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Kruger Industrial Products Division.
The Provincial Government and Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited signed a loan agreement for up to $110 million and a power assets and water rights purchase agreement in Corner Brook. Participating were: L-R: Vaughn Granter, MHA Humber West; Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency; Gary Healey, UNIFOR National Representative; Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador; Daniel Archambault, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Kruger Industrial Products Division; Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board; and, David Angel, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Kruger Inc.
Friday February 21, 2014
Premier and Cabinet Hold Successful Meetings in Corner Brook
Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, speaks to the media following Cabinet meeting in Corner Brook,. L-R. Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources; Honourable Kevin O'Brien, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills; Premier Marshall; Honourable Paul Davis, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services; Honourable Steve Kent, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs; Honourable Joan Shea, Minister of Environment and Conservation.
Monday February 24, 2014
Provincial Government Supports School Defibrillator Placement Program
The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation; Innovation, Business and Rural Development and MHA for Conception Bay South, joins the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Education, and Sherry Healy, Resuscitation Coordinator with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, during the launch of the AED Program - Schools at Queen Elizabeth Regional High in Conception Bay South - February 24, 2014.
Wednesday February 26, 2014
Outstanding Principals Receive Awards at Toronto Gala
Principals Sheldon Barry of Holy Heart High School in St. John's, and Roger Gillingham of Baccalieu Collegiate in Old Perlican, were among the recipients of the 2014 Canada's Most Outstanding Principals Awards at a gala event in Toronto last night (Tuesday, February 25). The awards were presented by The Learning Partnership. The award recipients were joined by their wives, Yvonne Barry, left, and Maureen Gillingham
- February 26, 2014.
Photo credit - The Learning Partnership.
Wednesday February 26, 2014
Minister Marks Pink Shirt Day; Announces Safe and Caring Awards
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Education, speaking with students at Morris Academy in Mount Pearl during Pink Shirt Day - February 26, 2014.
Thursday February 27, 2014
Minister Presents Cultural Tourism and Doug Wheeler Awards
The Shorefast Foundation of Fogo Island was presented with the recipient of the 2014 Cultural Tourism Award at the Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Annual General Meeting and Convention taking place in Gander. From left to right: Cathy Duke; Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation; Pauline Payne; Paddy Barry; and, Jacob Luksic - February 27, 2014.
Thursday February 27, 2014
Minister Presents Cultural Tourism and Doug Wheeler Awards
The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism , Culture and Recreation presents Colleen Kennedy, O.N.L. with the Doug Wheeler Award at the 2014 Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Annual General Meeting and Convention taking place in Gander - February 27, 2014.
Friday February 28, 2014
Premier Appoints New Chief of Police for the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
Deputy Chief Bill Janes who takes over as Chief of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary on March 1, 2014.
Tuesday March 4, 2014
Ministers Support Agriculture Literacy Week in Newfoundland and Labrador
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Education, reads to students at Rennie's River Elementary as part of Agriculture Literacy Week activities. - March 4, 2014.
Tuesday March 4, 2014
Ministers Support Agriculture Literacy Week in Newfoundland and Labrador
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Education, tours a Little Green Thumbs indoor garden at Rennie's River Elementary as part of Agriculture Literacy Week. - March 4, 2014.
Tuesday March 4, 2014
Provincial Government Recognizes International Women's Day
The Honourable Joan Shea, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, celebrates International Women's Week with staff from the Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women, as well as Bill Janes, Chief of the RNC, Sgt. Colleen Tinkham, RCMP, and representatives from various women organizations and stakeholder groups - March 4, 2014.
Wednesday March 5, 2014
Province Hailed as Exploration Destination at International Convention and Trade Show
The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources and departmental officials visited many exhibits at PDAC's annual convention and trade show in Toronto this week. Left to right: David Liverman, Assistant Deputy Minister of Mines; Justin Lake, Manager of the Mineral Lands Division; and Minister Dalley.
Wednesday March 5, 2014
$23 Million Grenfell Residence Complex in Corner Brook Officially Opened
Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador unveiled a plaque this morning commemorating the opening of the new $23 million Grenfell Residence Complex in Corner Brook - March 5, 2014.
Thursday March 6, 2014
Update Provided on Offshore Helicopter Accident Memorial
A full-scale mock-up of the helicopter memorial sculpture under construction. (Photo credit: Luben Boykov)
Thursday March 6, 2014
Nutrition Month Focuses on Cooking Basics and Food Preparation
The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Health and Community Services, joins representatives from Dietitians of Newfoundland and Labrador to proclaim March as Nutrition Month in the province - March 2014.
