May 17, 2018
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL: Mr. Speaker, last week was North American Occupational Health and Safety Week, highlighting the importance of preventing injury and illness…
May 17, 2018
Legislation to modernize the Residential Tenancies Act, 2000 to benefit both landlords and tenants will begin second reading today in the House of Assembly. Newfoundland and Labrador has a large rental market, and the act affects many residents with a…
May 16, 2018
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of ServiceNL, will be available to media tomorrow (Thursday, May 17) to discuss amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act. The availability will be held in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building at…
May 16, 2018
In an effort to help strengthen the taxi industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Provincial Government is introducing more stringent requirements for taxi drivers and vehicles. The changes, which will come into effect on July 1, 2018, focus on skilled…
May 15, 2018
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL, will announce road and passenger safety enhancements for the taxi industry tomorrow (Wednesday, May 16). The event will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the Vital Statistics Division boardroom located in the…
May 10, 2018
A new Restaurant Bundle Checklist will simplify the regulatory process for anyone interested in opening a new restaurant in St. John’s. Offered through BizPaL, the list includes required inspections, permits and licences necessary at different stages of the business process,…
May 9, 2018
Amendments to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) regulations have been published in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette. Workplaces falling under provincial Occupational Health and Safety jurisdiction must fully comply with the new provincial WHMIS requirements by December 1,…
May 7, 2018
In recognition of North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week 2018 (May 6-12), Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary for Service NL, joined officials from WorkplaceNL, members of the local chapter of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), as well…
May 4, 2018
Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary for Service NL, will participate in the flag-raising and provincial kick-off of North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. The event will take place in St. John’s on Monday, May 7, at 12:00 p.m. in…
May 4, 2018
St. John’s Dockyard Ltd. has been charged today with violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations in relation to an incident that occurred in December 2016. The charges are the result of an investigation by the Occupational…
