Municipal Affairs - 2011
January, February,
March, April, May,
June,
July, August,
September, October, November, December
January
January 6
Deadline Approaches for Hurricane Igor Assistance Claims
January 13
Media Advisory: Ministers to Address Heavy Civil Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
January 14
Media Advisory: Minister to Present New Aerial Ladder Truck
January 18
Creation of Age-Friendly Communities Made Possible through Provincial Grants Program
January 24
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Meetings
on Emergency Management
January 26
Contracts Awarded to Repair Provincial T'Railway System
January 31
Emergency Management Training Schedule Released
Media Advisory: Ministers to Attend Fire Truck Dedication in St. Joseph�s
February
February 17
Fire Departments in Woodstock and South Brook Receive Equipment Funding
February 18
Funding Announced for Fire Protection Equipment in Central Region
Fire Departments on the Southwest Coast Receive Over $63,000 in Funding
February 21
Funding Provided for Fire Protection Equipment
in Bonavista North and Bonavista South
February 22
More than $66,000 in Funding for Fire
Protection Equipment on the Burin Peninsula
Fire Departments on the Northeast Coast Receive Equipment Funding
February 23
Western Avalon Region Benefits from
Firefighting Equipment Funding
Fire Protection Equipment Funding Announced for
Northern Newfoundland and Labrador
February 24
Rencontre East and Hodge�s Cove Receive Fire Equipment Funding
February 25
Public Advisory: Residents and Communities Urged to Prepare for Impending Weather
March
March 1
MMSB Launches New Backyard Composting Initiative
March 2
Media Advisory: Town of Fogo Island Council Swearing-in
March 3
Historic Swearing-in Ceremony for Town of Fogo Island Councillors
March 4
Co-operative Effort Gets Damaged T�Railway Sections Reopened
March 11
Daylight Saving Time to Begin March 13
March 17
Codes for New Building Design and Construction Effective April
March 22
Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Supports Important Training for Municipal Councillors and Administrators
March 23
Drinking Water Safety Training Workshop
Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
March 28
Changes Proposed to Standard Time Act
April
April 6
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Announcement in Mount Pearl
City of Mount Pearl Receives $1 Million to Purchase New Recycling Vehicles
April 7
Media Advisory: Ministers to Announce Major
Fire Protection Infrastructure Investment
April 8
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Convention and Trade Show
Two Regions Receive Funding for Waste Collection Vehicles
Additional Funds Provided to Replace Regional Firefighting Vehicles
April 15
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Opening of Memorial Park
April 19
Infrastructure Investments Stand Strong for Real and Lasting Economic Benefits
Standing Strong: Protecting Our Resources; Promoting Resource Development
Investments for Communities Help Build a Prosperous Future
May
May 2
Minister Asks Residents: Are You Ready � Newfoundland and Labrador?
May 5
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Events in
Gander
May 9
Successful Symposium Highlights Commitment of Provincial Government
to Municipalities
May 12
Chair of Western Waste Management Committee Appointed
May 17
Minister Urges Community Participation in Spring Fire and Emergency Services Training School
May 18
Councillors and Staff Recognized on Municipal Awareness Day
May 20
Media Advisory: Minister to Unveil New Fire Truck for the Community of Hampden
Provincial Government Celebrates New Fire Truck for Hampden
May 24
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce
May 26
Media Advisory: Minister to Present New
Fire Truck to Town of Wabana
May 27
New Fire Truck for Residents of Bell Island
Unveiled
June
June 3
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Announcements in
Central Newfoundland
June 6
Town of Buchans Receives Fire Rescue Vehicle
Provincial Government Invests to Improve Water
System for Badger Residents
June 7
Public Advisory: Residents Encouraged to Prepare for Hurricane Season
June 10
Media Advisory: Minister to Present New
Firefighting Vehicles
June 13
Media Advisory: Minister to Mark Arrival of New Fire Rescue Vehicle in Marystown
Smith Sound and Trinity Bay North Fire Departments Receive New Firefighting Vehicles
Marystown Officially Receives New Fire Rescue Vehicle
June 16
First Firefighting Vehicles from Budget 2011 Announced for Labrador
June 17
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Provincial Fire Services Convention in Gander
Media Advisory: New Firefighting Vehicle to be Presented in Carmanville
Minister Highlights Provincial Response to Hurricane Igor
June 20
Extensive Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Coming to Communities
Partnership Brings New Fire Truck to Carmanville
June 21
Application Process Underway for Community Enhancement Employment Program
June 22
Media Advisory: Ministers Available to Media on Port Union Shrimp Plant
June 23
Premier to Attend World War I Ceremonies in Europe
June 28
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Opening
of Recycling Centre
June 29
Substantial Road and Water Upgrades for Clarenville
June 30
Communities in Bellevue Area to Receive Capital Works Funding
Norman�s Cove-Long Cove and Bishop�s Falls to Receive New Firefighting Vehicles
July
July 5
Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Announced
for St. George�s
New Firefighting Vehicles Announced for Meadows
and Ming�s Bight
July 6
Southern Region to Receive Infrastructure Improvements
July 7
Infrastructure Improvements Announced for Communities in Placentia � St. Mary�s Area
July 8
Municipal Capital Works Announced for Carbonear - Harbour Grace District
Harbour Grace and Trepassey to Welcome New
Firefighting Vehicles
July 12
Glenwood to Receive New Firefighting Vehicle
July 14
New Firefighting Vehicles Announced for Harbour Breton and Twillingate
Municipal Infrastructure Projects Announced for Communities in the Gander Area
July 15
Municipal Capital Works Announced for Communities in Central Newfoundland
New Firefighting Vehicle Announced for Clarenville
July 19
Infrastructure Projects Announced for the Southern Shore
July 20
Port au Choix, Baine Harbour, and Pouch Cove to Receive New Firefighting Vehicles
Public Hearings to be Held on Draft Land Use Plan for Labrador Inuit Settlement Area
Northern Peninsula Communities Receive Support for Municipal Infrastructure Projects
July 21
Communities in Port au Port to Receive Infrastructure Funding
July 25
New Firefighting Vehicle Heading to Glovertown
July 26
Embree to Receive New Firefighting Vehicle
July 29
Premier Announces $3.5 Million for New Swimming Pool in Lewisporte
August
August 2
Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Announced
for Western Newfoundland
August 4
Northeast Coast Communities Receive
Municipal Capital Works Funding
August 5
New City Hall Officially Opens in Corner Brook
Premier Announces $6 Million for Sport and Recreation Facility in Pasadena
August 11
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Old Perlican Civic Banquet
Mount Pearl to Benefit from Municipal Capital Works Funding
Communities in Trinity - Bay de Verde to Benefit from Municipal Capital Works Funding
Firefighting Safety Enhanced as Communities Receive Equipment Funding
August 12
Municipal Capital Works Announced for Bonavista Peninsula Communities
Municipal Infrastructure Projects Announced for Bonavista North
Employment Creation Projects Underway on Bonavista Peninsula
Over $116,000 Invested in Firefighting Equipment on the West and Southwest Coasts
August 15
Communities in the Terra Nova Area Receive Infrastructure Support
Province Leads by Example with Sustainable Building Policy
New Firefighting Vehicle Heading to Musgrave Harbour
August 16
New Firefighting Vehicle Announced for
Lourdes
Funding Announced for Burin Peninsula Municipal
Infrastructure Projects
August 18
Avalon Peninsula and Northeast Coast
Communities Receive Over $230,000 in Firefighting Equipment Funding
Bay de Verde to Benefit from New Firefighting
Vehicle
August 22
Central Newfoundland Communities to Receive Over $152,000 in Firefighting Equipment
August 23
More than $215,000 in Firefighting Equipment Bound for Placentia Bay and the Burin Peninsula
August 25
Funding for Municipal Infrastructure Projects Announced
August 26
Bonavista to Receive New Rescue Vehicle
St. John�s Receives $10 Million for Municipal Infrastructure
Public Advisory: Residents Encouraged to Prepare for Potential Effects of Hurricane Irene
August 29
New Firefighting Vehicle Announced for Burgeo
August 30
Eleven Communities to Receive Potable Water Dispensing Units
Minister Commends Residents and Communities for Level of Preparedness
August 31
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Investment for Municipalities
Conception Bay Communities to Receive $5.6 Million in Infrastructure Funding
Municipal Capital Works Funding Announced for Labrador
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Investments for Labrador North Coast
Over $50 Million Investment Will Build Four Recreational Facilities
Provincial and Nunatsiavut Governments Commit Over $20 Million for Recreation Facilities on North Coast of Labrador
September
September 12
Changes to Standard Time Act Proclaimed
September 14
Training for Emergencies Takes Center Stage
in Grand Falls-Windsor
Public Advisory: Residents and Communities Encouraged to Prepare for Possible Effects of Tropical Storm Maria
September 16
Public Advisory: Update Provided on Hurricane Maria
Public Advisory: Strong Wave Activity
Anticipated for Severe Weather System
September 30
Public Advisory: Public Encouraged to Monitor Weekend Weather Forecasts for Potential Storm Systems
October
October 3
Public Advisory: Departments Provide Latest Information Regarding Post Tropical Storm Ophelia
October 5
Public Advisory: Public Safety Encouraged During Severe Weather System
October 7
Ensure the Safety of Loved Ones; Protect Your Family From Fire
October 17
Company Engaged in 911/E-911 Feasibility Study
October 20
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend
Dedication of Royal Artillery Park
October 24
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Opening of Safety Services Newfoundland and Labrador Conference
Grand Falls-Windsor Plays Host to Emergency Responders
November
November 3
Media Advisory: Ministers to Participate in Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Convention
November 4
Clocks Turn Back This Weekend
November 8
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Pearl Awards Ceremony
November 18
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Announcement of a Wastewater Project in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
November 21
$22.4 Million Wastewater Treatment Lagoon
System Announced for Happy Valley-Goose Bay
November 25
Residents Encouraged to Make Fire Safety a
Priority this Holiday Season
December
December 2
Contract Awarded to Study Regional Fire Service
December 7
Communities Share Services for Fire Protection
December 8
Public Advisory: Strong Winds and Wave Activity Anticipated
Public Advisory: Winter Storm Preparedness Encouraged
December 12
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Recreation Equipment Announcement
Appleton Rink First in Province to Use Synthetic Ice Surface
December 22
Hopedale Families Move Into New Homes
December 23
New Landfill in St. George�s Advances Province�s Waste Management Strategy
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