November 22, 2021
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on an approaching weather system with the potential to affect parts of the province on Tuesday through Wednesday (November 23 and 24). Environment Canada is warning of heavy rain and high winds across…
November 18, 2021
The Honourable John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety joins the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador in welcoming its new Commanding Officer of “B” Division, Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Ebert. Assistant Commissioner Ebert takes command of the RCMP in Newfoundland…
November 18, 2021
The Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, today announced a review of the Public Utilities Act. The review was one of the many recommendations of Justice Richard LeBlanc in his report “Muskrat Falls:…
November 17, 2021
Today, Newfoundland and Labrador will issue a test message of the national emergency alerting system, Alert Ready, at 10:55 a.m. (NST) and 10:25 a.m. in Labrador (AST). Residents need not take any action when receiving this test message. The Alert…
November 16, 2021
Tomorrow (Wednesday, November 17), provincial and territorial emergency management organizations will be issuing public test messages through Alert Ready, the national emergency alerting system. Newfoundland and Labrador will issue one test message to be distributed over television, radio and to…
November 16, 2021
The Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, has introduced proposed amendments to the Law Society Act, 1999, that would establish a fitness to practice committee which will modernize the disciplinary process for lawyers….
November 5, 2021
Tonight (November 5) is Guy Fawkes Night and the Provincial Government reminds residents to ensure bonfires are conducted in a safe and legal manner. Residents are advised that it is against the law to openly burn plastics, tires, asphalt products,…
October 19, 2021
The Honourable John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, today announced that Harriet Lewis will conduct an independent workplace review of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. Ms. Lewis holds a BA (Hons) and MA from York University…
October 8, 2021
The Provincial Government is encouraging residents to be extra cautious around coastlines in the coming days. Environment Canada is advising that high waves, pounding surf and higher than normal water levels are expected on the Avalon, Bonavista, and Burin Peninsulas…
October 8, 2021
Applications from residents, not-for-profit organizations and communities affected by Hurricane Larry under the Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program are now being accepted. The Provincial Government has applied to the Federal Government to recover eligible expenses associated with damages…
