May 18, 2021
With the Victoria Day long weekend approaching, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are encouraged to drive safely as they head out to their favourite away-from-home spots to celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer, while ensuring gatherings follow COVID-19 public health guidelines. This…
April 29, 2021
The Department of Digital Government and Service NL announced today that a company has been charged with violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. Charges against Paradise Paving Limited arise from an incident that occurred May 31,…
April 20, 2021
The following statement was read today by the Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL: Mr. Speaker, April is recognized internationally as Information Management Month. It was developed to promote the importance of good record keeping. Records…
April 15, 2021
The last day to have studded tires removed from vehicles is Friday, April 30. Under the Highway Traffic Act, studded tire use is only permitted between November 1 and April 30 each year. The Minister of Digital Government and Service…
February 23, 2021
The Department of Digital Government and Service NL has been informed that residents of the province are receiving automated telephone calls claiming to be from the legal branch of the department. These calls are fraudulent and residents should hang up…
February 15, 2021
With the move to Alert Level 5 and continued efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the issuance of charitable lotteries licensing is temporarily suspended. As charitable activities – including licensed charitable lottery dates – may be impacted because of…
February 15, 2021
In light of ongoing efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and the move to Alert Level 5, Digital Government and Service NL has suspended counter service at the Motor Registration Division in Mount Pearl (MRD) and all Government Service…
February 12, 2021
In light of ongoing efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, all practical driver examinations (road tests) at the Motor Registration Division (MRD) in Mount Pearl are temporarily suspended and will be re-evaluated at the end of the Special Measures Order…
January 14, 2021
With the trend towards using delivery services increasing significantly over the past year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, drivers who deliver products or services for a company are advised that a personal automobile insurance policy does not cover…
December 29, 2020
Effective January 1, 2021, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is adopting new first aid kit requirements based on the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), which will provide guidance for employers to follow. Employers will be required to reassess the risks…
