All News Releases

January 6

• Public Advisory: Application Deadline for Residents and Communities Affected by Flooding

  Municipal Affairs

• Provincial Government Meets with the Town of Ramea to Discuss Water Quality

  Municipal Affairs

January 12

• Public Advisory: Branch Line off T’Railway Closed in Central Newfoundland

  Municipal Affairs

January 16

• Canada Post Recognizes Three Provincial UNESCO World Heritage Sites

  Executive CouncilEnvironment and Climate Change

January 18

• Media Advisory: Minister to Tour Area Affected by Fires

  Municipal Affairs

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Environment and Climate Change

January 20

• Town of New-Wes-Valley Signs Agreement on the Conservation of Local Wetlands

  Environment and Climate Change

January 24

• Public Consultations to Inform Climate Change Action Plan

  Environment and Climate Change

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Launch Review of Northeast Avalon Regional Plan

  Municipal Affairs

January 25

• Provincial Government Announces Review of Northeast Avalon Regional Plan

  Municipal Affairs

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Environment and Climate Change

January 27

• Media Advisory: Minister Trimper to Hold Media Availability

  Environment and Climate Change

January 30

• Minister Trimper Meets with Stakeholders to Discuss Independent Engineering Report on T’Railway Provincial Park

  Environment and Climate Change

February 2

• Public Advisory: Sections of the T’Railway Provincial Park Now Open

  Environment and Climate Change

• Minister Trimper Advises that the George River Caribou Herd is Critically Vulnerable During Winter Months

  Environment and Climate Change

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Environment and Climate Change

February 6

• Public Advisory: Additional Section of T’Railway Provincial Park Now Open to Snowmobilers

  Environment and Climate Change

February 8

• Public Advisory: Another Section of T'Railway Provincial Park Now Open to Snowmobilers

  Environment and Climate Change

February 9

• Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions and Storm Surges Anticipated

  Municipal Affairs

February 10

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Environment and Climate Change

February 13

• Public Advisory: Winter Storm Forecast for Newfoundland and Labrador

  Municipal Affairs

February 15

• Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Make Significant Agriculture Announcement

  Executive CouncilFisheries, Forestry and AgrifoodsMunicipal Affairs

February 16

• Agriculture Industry Supported by Increased Access to Crown Land

  Executive CouncilFisheries, Forestry and AgirfoodsMunicipal Affairs

• T'Railway Provincial Park Open to Snow Enthusiasts

  Environment and Climate Change

February 20

• Public Advisory: Caribou Survey Taking Place on Northern Peninsula

  Environment and Climate Change

February 21

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Environment and Climate Change

February 22

• New Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment Better Positioned to Support Sustainable Communities

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

February 28

• Public Advisory: Winter Safety

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

March 1

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Present New Fire Truck to Town of Placentia

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

March 2

• Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Join MP Nick Whalen for Public Transit Funding Announcement

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Present New Fire Truck at Southern Harbour

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Participate in Funding Announcement in Arnold’s Cove

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

March 3

• Provincial Government Announces Investments to Enhance Municipal Infrastructure and the Economy

  Municipal Affairs and EnvironmentTourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

• Investments in Public Transit System Support Better Services for Residents

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

March 10

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Announce Municipal Infrastructure Plan

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

March 12

• Public Advisory: Delayed Opening for Provincial Government and Municipal Offices

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

March 13

• Media Advisory: Municipal Infrastructure Plan Announcement Rescheduled

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Provincial Government Announces New Municipal Infrastructure Program

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

March 16

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

March 24

• Public Advisory: Monitoring Data Now Available Online

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

March 28

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Address Drinking Water Workshop in Gander

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

March 29

• Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

March 31

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

April 3

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Joyce Honours Municipal Water Operators

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

April 4

• Public Advisory: Safety Tips Following Heavy Snowfall

  Municipal Affairs and EnvironmentTransportation and Works

April 5

• Public Advisory: Department Advises of Interruption in Chemical Water Testing in Central Region

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

April 6

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Address Professional Municipal Administrators

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

April 7

• Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

April 13

• Jurisdiction of Citizens’ Representative Expanded to Provide Increased Oversight for Residents

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

April 25

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

April 27

• Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Letto to Participate in Funding Announcement in Pouch Cove

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

April 28

• Provincial Government Participates in Funding Announcement for New Water Treatment Plant in Pouch Cove

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

May 2

• Ministerial Statement - Jurisdiction of Citizens’ Representative Expanded to Provide Increased Oversight

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

May 4

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Address Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Symposium

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

May 8

• Minister Joyce Recognizes Emergency Preparedness Week

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

May 10

• Government Recognizes Value of Local Government on Municipal Awareness Day

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Joyce Acknowledges Municipal Awareness Day

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

May 11

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce and Minister Byrne to Join Minister Sohi in Corner Brook for Infrastructure Announcement

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

May 12

• Provincial Government Announces Infrastructure Upgrades to Corner Brook Main Street Bridge

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

May 15

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

May 18

• Public Advisory: Chemical Water Testing in Central Region Complete

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Letto and Minister Kirby to Participate in Infrastructure Funding Announcement in St. John’s

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

May 19

• Provincial Government Announces Funding for Upgrades to St. John’s Water System

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

May 22

• Public Advisory: Financial Assistance for Residents of Mud Lake Affected by Flooding

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

May 25

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce Co-Chairs FPT Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Emergency Management

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Make Road Infrastructure Announcement in Paradise

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Provincial Government to Participate in Infrastructure Funding Announcement for Town of Conception Bay South

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

May 26

• Provincial Government Collaborates with Federal and Municipal Governments to Upgrade Topsail Road

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Provincial Government Participates in Funding Announcement for Water and Wastewater Upgrades in Conception Bay South

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Provincial Government Hosts FPT Meeting on Emergency Management

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

May 30

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

May 31

• Lodging Provided to Mud Lake Residents Displaced by Flooding

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

June 1

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Attend Heart & Stroke Foundation Funding Announcement

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Investment in Automated External Defibrillators Enhances Access to Emergency Equipment

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

June 5

• Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Marks World Environment Day

  Fisheries and Land ResourcesMunicipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce and Minister Byrne to Announce Funding for Corner Brook Infrastructure and Western Regional Service Board

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

June 6

• Minister Joyce and Minister Byrne Announce Funding for Western Regional Service Board and Corner Brook Infrastructure Projects

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

June 7

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Davis to Participate in Community Centre Opening

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

June 8

• Provincial Government Marks Grand Opening of Paul Reynolds Community Centre

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

June 9

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Speak at Environment Day Activities in Port Union

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

June 14

• Provincial Government Announces Appointment to Lead Assessment of Flooding at Mud Lake

  Executive CouncilMunicipal Affairs and Environment

June 15

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

June 22

• Applications Available for Community Enhancement Employment Program

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

June 27

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Letto to Participate in Meetings on Local Government

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

June 29

• Extension of Lodging Provided at 5 Wing Goose Bay to Mud Lake Residents Displaced by Flooding

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

June 30

• Provincial Delegation Visits Beaumont-Hamel

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

July 5

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

July 6

• Minister Coady Participates in Official Opening of Bowring Park Pool House

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

July 17

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Contract Awarded to Engineering Consultant for Assessment of Flooding at Mud Lake

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

July 20

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce and Minister Byrne to Announce Investment in Fire Services for City of Corner Brook

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Provincial Government Continues to Assist Residents of Mud Lake

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

July 21

• Minister Joyce and Minister Byrne Announce New Fire Truck for Corner Brook

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

July 26

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

July 27

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Announce Investment in Fire Services for Steady Brook and Little Rapids

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Holloway to Announce Investment in Fire Services at Random Island West

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

July 28

• Funding Announced for Fire Truck in Steady Brook and Little Rapids

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

July 31

• Funding Announced for New Fire Truck and Fire Hall Feasibility Study in Random Island West

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

August 3

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

August 4

• Chair Appointed to Independent Expert Advisory Committee

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Public Advisory: 911 Services Available throughout Newfoundland and Labrador

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

August 11

• Media Advisory: Ministers Joyce and Parsons to Make Infrastructure Funding Announcement for Channel-Port aux Basques

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

August 14

• Provincial Government Announces Funding for New Municipal Depot in Channel-Port aux Basques

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

August 15

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Residents of William’s Harbour Moving Forward with Relocation

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Provincial Government Provides Update on Disaster Assistance Funding Program for Mud Lake Residents

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

August 17

• Four Schools Receive LEED Certification

  Transportation and WorksEducation and Early Childhood DevelopmentMunicipal Affairs and Environment

• Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

August 18

• Media Advisory: Premier Ball and Ministers to Make Announcement in Support of Seafood Processing Plant Workers

  Executive CouncilFisheries and Land ResourcesMunicipal Affairs and Environment

August 21

• Provincial Government Supports Processing Plant Workers in Wake of Resource Decline and Other Challenges

  Executive CouncilFisheries and Land ResourcesMunicipal Affairs and Environment

August 22

• Public Consultations Begin on Regional Government

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

August 25

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Attend the 65^th Provincial Convention of the Legion, Newfoundland and Labrador Command

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Browne to Speak at Official Opening of Municipal Complex

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

August 29

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

August 31

• Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Announce Significant Investments in Municipal Infrastructure

  Executive CouncilMunicipal Affairs and Environment

September 1

• Premier Ball Announces $38.8 Million for Municipal Infrastructure

  Executive CouncilMunicipal Affairs and Environment

• Premier Ball Announces Funding for Infrastructure Investments in Badger

  Executive CouncilMunicipal Affairs and Environment

• Premier Ball Announces over $1.8 Million in Community Infrastructure Investments in Baie Verte - Green Bay Region

  Executive CouncilMunicipal Affairs and Environment

• Tender for Infrastructure Upgrades Awarded for Irishtown-Summerside

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Make Funding Announcements in District of Bonavista

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

September 5

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Join MP Foote in Making Infrastructure Announcements in Terra Nova Region

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Address Grand Opening of Burin Peninsula Regional Waste Management Site

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Provincial Government Announces $657,000 in Infrastructure Investments in Trinity Bay North

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

September 6

• Funding Announced for Fire Truck in Bunyan’s Cove

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Provincial Government Investing Approximately $4.4 Million for Municipal Infrastructure in Terra Nova Region

  Executive CouncilMunicipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Announce Investment in Fire Services at Upper Island Cove

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

September 8

• Minister Joyce Announces Rescue Vehicle for Upper Island Cove

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

September 11

• Provincial Government Awards Contract for Environmental Assessment of Former Mid-Canada Line Military Radar Sites

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

September 12

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Make Infrastructure Announcements in District of Lewisporte - Twillingate

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

September 13

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bragg to Make Infrastructure Announcements in Fogo Island - Cape Freels Region

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

September 14

• Provincial Government Launches Calculator to Support Vehicle Efficiency

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

September 18

• Provincial Government to Invest $1.7 Million in Infrastructure for Communities in Humber - Gros Morne Region

  Executive CouncilMunicipal Affairs and Environment

September 19

• Public Advisory: Tips for Safe Use of Pesticides

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

September 20

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Participate in Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Infrastructure

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

September 26

• Provincial Government Receives Recommendations from Independent Experts Advisory Committee

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

September 28

• Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Join MP Nick Whalen for Infrastructure Announcement on Bell Island

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

September 29

• Minister Joyce Announces Funding for Water System Upgrades for Wabana

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

October 2

• Provincial Government Releases Report from Independent Assessment of Mud Lake Flooding

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

October 3

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

October 4

• Provincial Government Invests In Infrastructure Projects in Millertown

  Executive CouncilMunicipal Affairs and Environment

October 5

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement to Be Held in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

October 6

• Provincial Government Supporting Infrastructure in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Provincial Government Recognizes Fire Prevention Week 2017

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

October 10

• Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Mount Pearl

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

October 11

• Ministers Announce Infrastructure Improvements for Mount Pearl

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

October 13

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

October 18

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Joyce Acknowledges Candidates in Municipal Election

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

October 19

• Call for Applications for Municipal Capital Works Funding Programs

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

October 20

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Announce Infrastructure Investments on the Northern Peninsula

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

October 23

• Ministers Joyce and Mitchelmore Announce over $2.3 Million in Funding for Infrastructure on the Great Northern Peninsula

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

October 25

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

October 30

• Premier Ball Announces Energy Efficiency Loan Program

  Executive CouncilMunicipal Affairs and Environment

October 31

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Announce Waste Management Initiative

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

November 1

• Provincial Government to Evaluate Implementation of Waste Management Strategy

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

November 2

• Premier’s Forum Leads to Valuable Discussions on Regional Government

  Executive CouncilMunicipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Holloway to Attend Meeting of Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

November 3

• Public Advisory: November 5 Marks Annual Conclusion of Daylight Savings Time

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Public Advisory: Guy Fawkes Night Bonfires Should be Safe and Legal

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

November 6

• Provincial Government Eliminating Limit of Service Agreements for Municipalities

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Governments Make Good Progress on Climate Change and Air Quality

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

November 7

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Joyce Highlights Achievements of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

November 8

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Speak at Pearl Awards

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

November 9

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Ministerial Statement - Minister Joyce Comments on Initiating the Requirement for an Environmental Impact Statement for the Placentia Bay Atlantic Salmon Aquaculture Project

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

November 10

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Announce Infrastructure Investments for the West Coast

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Provincial and Federal Governments Announce $3.3 Million to Develop Communities in Humber-Bay of Islands and Corner Brook

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

November 16

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Provincial Government Helping to Sustain Environmental Efficiency

  Tourism, Culture, Industry and InnovationMunicipal Affairs and Environment

November 22

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

November 23

• Ministerial Statement - Investing in Municipal Infrastructure

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

November 29

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

December 5

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Make Municipal Legislation Announcement

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

December 6

• Provincial Government Begins Consultations for Municipal Legislation

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

December 7

• Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 1

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

December 8

• Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 2

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

December 11

• Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 3

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

December 12

• Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 4

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

December 13

• Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 5

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

December 14

• Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 6

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

December 15

• Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 7

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Municipal Representatives to Board of Directors Elected

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

December 18

• Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 8

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

December 19

• Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 9

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

December 20

• Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 10

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Provincial Government Releases Results of Regional Government Consultations

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

December 21

• Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award Launched across Canada

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Public Advisory: The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 11

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

• Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Announce Investment in Fire Services in Charlottetown

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

December 22

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

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

December 27

• Fire Truck Announced for Southern Labrador Communities

  Municipal Affairs and Environment

December 29

• Provincial Government Invested in Safe and Sustainable Communities in 2017

  Municipal Affairs and Environment