May 9, 2019
Please be advised that the last day to have studded tires removed from vehicles is Tuesday, May 14. Under the Highway Traffic Act studded tire use is normally permitted from November 1 to April 30 however, the season was extended…
April 26, 2019
Please be advised that the deadline to remove studded tires will be extended by two weeks to May 14. The extension is due to potential adverse weather conditions in some parts of the province. – 30 – Media contact Krista…
April 17, 2019
The Provincial Government has made important amendments to the Accessible Parking Regulations, previously known as the Designated Mobility Impaired Parking Regulations. The regulations were published on Friday, April 12, in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette and are effective from that…
April 15, 2019
Changes to the Automobile Insurance Act and the Insurance Companies Act will receive second reading in the House of Assembly today. The changes are intended to help stabilize insurance rates while enhancing consumer protection to benefit the people of the…
April 12, 2019
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of ServiceNL and the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will be available to media on Monday, April 15, to discuss amendments to the Automobile Insurance Act and the…
April 11, 2019
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL: Mr. Speaker, in October our government, in partnership with Bluedrop Performance Learning, launched SkillsPass NL. These online programs are targeted…
April 10, 2019
Legislation to modernize the Real Estate Trading Act to benefit both consumers and real estate professionals began second reading today in the House of Assembly. The buying or selling of a home is perhaps the largest transaction that residents of…
April 4, 2019
The Provincial Government has appointed Lana Collins and Anne Fagan as public representatives to the WorkplaceNL Board of Directors. The appointments were made through the merit-based appointment process established by the Independent Appointments Commission Act and are effective immediately. The…
April 1, 2019
Legislation to regulate the payday lending industry comes into effect today, which will better protect users of payday loans in Newfoundland and Labrador. Payday loans provide a needed service for consumers who cannot avail of more traditional forms of credit…
March 25, 2019
Today, the Provincial Government released the results of its public consultations related to potential changes to the Real Estate Trading Act. The results are available online and outline feedback received from the real estate industry and the general public. Issues such as…
