November 15, 2018
Legislation which will make retirement benefits available for more injured workers in Newfoundland and Labrador was introduced for second reading in the House of Assembly today. The proposed amendment to the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act provides for a…
November 6, 2018
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL: Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to rise today to recognize the Project Red Ribbon campaign. In its 31st year, Project Red…
November 1, 2018
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL, today announced the department’s new Consumer Advisories and Alerts webpage that provides a consolidation of information for consumers interested in bad business practices, public advisories, consumer alerts and consumer product recalls. The…
October 31, 2018
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL: Mr. Speaker, earlier this month the Provincial Government launched SkillsPass NL – free online training courses to help increase employability,…
October 25, 2018
The public is reminded that studded tires may be used in the province as of Thursday, November 1. Motorists should ensure their vehicles are in good working order, including topping up fluids, ensuring wipers and other equipment are working properly…
October 18, 2018
Today marks the 70th anniversary of International Credit Union Day, which has been celebrated on the third Thursday in October since 1948. The goal of International Credit Union Day is to raise awareness about the great work that credit unions…
October 16, 2018
Today the Provincial Government has cleared the final legislative hurdle in advance of legalized recreational cannabis with amendments to the Highway Traffic Regulations and the introduction of Cannabis Control Regulations and Cannabis Licensing and Operations Regulations. These regulations come into…
October 16, 2018
Service NL advises the public that studded tires can be put on vehicles effective today (Tuesday, October 16) in Labrador only. Under the Highway Traffic Act studded tire use is normally permitted from November 1 to April 30 however, the…
October 15, 2018
Seven additional communities on the Northern Peninsula have signed on to partner in the BizPaL program, bringing the total number of municipalities involved throughout the province to 108. The communities of St. Lunaire-Griquet, Raleigh, Hawke’s Bay, Cook’s Harbour, River of…
October 4, 2018
It is the time of year when people of the province are returning to ice rink activities. To help mitigate potential risks associated with refrigeration equipment, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has standards in place, including inspections, alarms, maintenance…
