April 20, 2021
The follow statement was read today by the Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General: Mr. Speaker, policing in this province can be traced back to 1729. It was after the British forces at…
March 26, 2021
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on an approaching weather system anticipated to affect parts of the province beginning tonight (Friday, March 26) and continuing through Saturday. A deep low-pressure system will track south of the island on Saturday….
March 19, 2021
The following statement was issued today by Lloyd M. Strickland, Director of Public Prosecutions: “The Crown will be appealing the recent decision that led to an acquittal for Robert Picco. Mr. Picco had been charged with four counts of causing…
March 18, 2021
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on an approaching weather system anticipated to affect parts of the province beginning tonight (Thursday, March 18) and continuing through Friday. Environment Canada is warning of heavy rain across much of the island…
March 11, 2021
Mr. James Igloliorte, Commissioner of the Inquiry Respecting Ground Search and Rescue for Lost and Missing Persons, has been preparing for the operation of the public inquiry. Today, Mr. Igloliorte is pleased to announce the appointment of Geoffrey Budden as…
February 18, 2021
Out of an abundance of caution the inmate and staff population at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary (HMP) are being tested for COVID-19. The Department of Justice and Public Safety was made aware yesterday evening (Wednesday, February 17) that a close contact…
February 10, 2021
The following statement was issued today by Lloyd M. Strickland, Director of Public Prosecutions: “The Crown will be appealing the recent decision that led to an acquittal for Nicholas Villeneuve. Mr. Villeneuve had been charged with two counts of impaired…
February 2, 2021
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on an approaching weather system anticipated to affect the province beginning tomorrow and continuing throughout the day. Environment Canada has advised that a deep low pressure system will pass west of the island…
February 1, 2021
Under section 13.5 of the Fatalities Investigations Act, the Minister of Justice and Public Safety is required, within 60 days after receiving a report from the Child Death Review Committee (CDRC), to make public those recommendations relating to: Relevant protocols,…
January 28, 2021
The Provincial Government is encouraging residents to be cautious around coastlines in the coming days. Environment Canada has advised that high waves, pounding surf and higher than normal water levels are expected to continue across the northeast and east coasts…
