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…
October 3, 2018
Powertel Utilities Contractors Limited and a supervisor have been charged with violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations in relation to an incident that occurred in January 2017. The charges are the result of an investigation by…
October 1, 2018
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL, today launched the first SkillsPass NL training courses for workers in the food service and tobacco and vapour retail industries. The minister was joined by Emad Rizkalla, Founder and CEO of Bluedrop…
September 28, 2018
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL, will join Emad Rizkalla, Founder and CEO, Bluedrop Performance Inc., to launch the first SkillsPass NL training modules on Monday, October 1, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the…
September 24, 2018
Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary for Service NL, will speak at the Annual General Meeting for Thrive. The event will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, September 25) at St. Teresa’s Parish Hall, 120 Mundy Pond Road, St. John’s, starting at 12:00 noon….
September 24, 2018
September 24-28 is Environmental Public Health Week in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Provincial Government recognizes and celebrates the important contributions of environmental public health professionals and the work they carry out every day throughout the province. Environmental public health professionals…
September 24, 2018
Additional provisions of the Public Procurement Act relating to supplier components for open calls for bids come into effect today (Monday, September 24). These provisions encompass sections 12 and 13 of the act and sections 24 to 27 of the…
