May 22, 2018
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT SUBMITTEDPUBLIC COMMENTS INVITED: Placentia Bay Atlantic Salmon Aquaculture Project (Reg. 1834)Proponent: Grieg…
May 18, 2018
All Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are encouraged to use safe camping practices while enjoying time with family and friends during the Victoria Day long weekend. Throughout the camping season, residents should make the following fire and life safety practices a priority:…
May 17, 2018
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT REQUIRED: Argentia Access Road Industrial Composting Facility ProjectProponent: Metro Environmental Limited…
May 10, 2018
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Lewisporte Aggregate Quarry Proponent: A & B Construction Ltd. (Reg. 1961) The proponent is…
May 10, 2018
The Provincial Government is continuing to support mineral exploration and growth in the mining industry through Budget 2018 with $1.7 million in support for the Mineral Incentive Program which includes the Junior Exploration Assistance and the Prospectors Assistance Programs. In…
May 9, 2018
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, was joined by Tony Keats, President of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador, and Brian Peckford, President of Professional Municipal Administrators, to sign a proclamation to recognize today, May 9, as Municipal…
May 7, 2018
From May 6 to 12, the Provincial Government is acknowledging Emergency Preparedness Week. This year’s theme, “Be Emergency Ready”, highlights the importance of residents and emergency management partners being proactive in preparing for potential emergencies. During Emergency Preparedness Week, residents…
May 4, 2018
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: White Hills (St. John’s) Cannabis Production Facility (Reg.1960)Proponent: Canopy Growth Corporation The proponent…
May 2, 2018
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will address the Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Symposium tomorrow (Thursday, May 3) at the Quality Inn and Suites, Gander, at 7:30 p.m. Minister Parsons will also be joined by Tony…
April 30, 2018
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment is advising the public that rain, unseasonably warm temperatures and associated snowmelt over the past few days have resulted in elevated water levels and high stream flows around the province, particularly in the…
