September 16, 2021
The Provincial Government is reminding employers the minimum wage will increase by $0.25 cents to $12.75 per hour, effective October 1, 2021. This represents the fourth increase to the minimum wage as announced in February 2020. In accordance with Section…
September 15, 2021
Visitor services at Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve are now operating on a fall season schedule. The hours of operation for the visitor centre are Monday to Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The site will remain open until…
September 10, 2021
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. ENVIRONMENTAL PREVIEW REPORT REQUIRED: Tors Cove Seal Processing Plant (Reg. 2156) Proponent: Ár…
September 9, 2021
Due to the forecasted weather event for eastern Newfoundland this weekend, the Cape St. Mary’s and Mistaken Point Ecological Reserves will be closed to visitors Saturday, September 11 until 12:00 p.m. The closures will be reassessed Saturday morning to determine…
September 3, 2021
Today, the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister Responsible for Labour, is acknowledging and thanking workers in Newfoundland and Labrador for their efforts in making the province a stronger place. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, workers…
September 2, 2021
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED: Rushy Pond Brook Bridge Replacement (Reg. 2148) Proponent: Department of Transportation…
September 1, 2021
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today announced that applications are now available for rebates under the new Electric Vehicle Rebate Program. In Budget 2021, the Provincial Government announced $500,000 in funding to provide a $2,500…
August 31, 2021
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will announce funding for a new electric vehicle program. The minister will be joined by the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and MHA for St. John’s West,…
August 30, 2021
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today announced that applications are now available for rebates under the new Oil to Electric Rebate Program. As announced in Budget 2021, the Provincial Government has allocated $1 million for the…
August 26, 2021
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Terra Nova River Hiking Trail (Reg. 2167) Proponent: Town of Glovertown…
