April 5, 2023
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, announced today that 97 per cent, or 262 municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador now have a code of conduct established. These codes are an essential tool to strengthen municipal…
April 5, 2023
Tomorrow (Thursday, April 6) is the deadline for residents of the Town of Gaultois to return ballots for the vote on relocation. Approximately one month has been provided to residents to return ballots. A similar timeframe will be provided to…
March 10, 2023
Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded that Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 12, clocks should be set one hour ahead. When adjusting clocks, residents are encouraged to take the opportunity to change…
February 20, 2023
Today, the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs is announcing $400,000 to deliver new one-time Building Age-Friendly Community Grants to help municipalities make necessary upgrades to their communities to accommodate the needs of seniors and all…
January 26, 2023
Since September 2022, the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs has delivered over 40 training and information sessions to municipal councils and staff throughout the province, including mandatory training and information sessions on the Municipal Conduct Act and Code of…
January 11, 2023
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, will bring greetings on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador at the Mount Pearl Frosty Festival Launch, tomorrow (Thursday, January 12). The event will take place at…
December 8, 2022
As Come Home 2022 draws to a close, the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, is congratulating communities across the province for their participation and contributions in making the celebration a success. To support communities in…
November 8, 2022
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs: Speaker, I rise today to recognize World Town Planning Day, celebrated on November 8 each year to…
November 4, 2022
Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded that Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 6, clocks need to be turned back one hour. When adjusting clocks, residents are encouraged to take the opportunity to…
November 1, 2022
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, and the Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, will bring greetings at the Leadership Summit for Women and Gender Diverse Individuals in the Municipal Sector,…
