January 21, 2022
The Honourable John Hogan QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, is pleased to announce the province’s newest appointments to the Queen’s Counsel by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The honourary title of Queen’s Counsel recognizes senior lawyers for exceptional…
January 7, 2022
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on a weather system that is anticipated to affect much of the island. Snowfall and high winds are anticipated to begin this evening (Friday, January 7) and persist through the weekend. Accumulations between…
December 31, 2021
‘What Are You Doing this New Year’s Eve?’ If your plans include fireworks than the Department of Justice and Public Safety has some tips to protect yourself and your family. Using fireworks is an exciting way to ring in the…
December 24, 2021
Once a week during December, the Department of Justice and Public Safety is issuing a Public Advisory to ensure residents keep fire safety top-of-mind as they celebrate the holidays. The ‘Tis the Season to Practice Fire Safety campaign is all…
December 17, 2021
The Department of Justice and Public Safety is providing tips on how to protect yourself and your family this holiday season through its ‘Tis the Season to Practice Fire Safety campaign. Sitting around a fireplace with ‘Chestnuts Roasting on an…
December 10, 2021
The Department of Justice and Public Safety continues its ‘Tis the Season to Practice Fire Safety campaign providing tips on how to protect yourself and your family this holiday season. Choosing a real Christmas tree is a staple of the…
December 9, 2021
During a hybrid (in-person and zoom) ceremony today at Government House in St. John’s, the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission presented the 2021 Human Rights Award to John Isiswe Mweemba. The Human Rights Award is presented annually in celebration…
December 7, 2021
The following is being distributed at the request of the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador: Today, the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the nominees for the 2021 Human Rights Awards. The annual awards recognize individuals…
December 6, 2021
The Department of Justice and Public Safety is reminding the public of the approaching deadline to apply for assistance under the Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program, for residents, businesses and communities who sustained damage during Hurricane Larry in…
December 3, 2021
The All-Party Committee to Modernize the Elections Act has extended the deadline for public consultations on the legislative review of the Elections Act, 1991. The new deadline to submit feedback via engageNL.ca is January 31, 2022. Feedback can be provided…
