September 27, 2021
Data provided by municipalities since the close of nominations is showing an overall increase of 2.8 per cent in nominations for the municipal elections this year compared to the previous election in 2017. The data is based on information gathered…
September 21, 2021
As part of consultations on proposed changes to the Newfoundland and Labrador Coat of Arms, more than 200 individuals completed an online questionnaire which closed on September 17. A summary report of the input received will be released in the…
September 17, 2021
Over 300 responses were received following a call to Local Service Districts and Unincorporated Areas for input on regionalization. As part of the engagement process, which concluded September 3, residents and committee members were asked to complete an online survey…
August 25, 2021
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, is inviting input on proposed amendments to the provincial Coat of Arms Act. Newfoundland and Labrador has committed to amend the legal description of the Coat of Arms Act…
August 20, 2021
Today, the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, the Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, and Amy Coady-Davis, President of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador, encouraged everyone with an interest in their communities…
August 19, 2021
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, along with the Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, and Amy Coady-Davis, President of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL), will lead a conversation on the…
August 9, 2021
The Joint Working Group on Regionalization is seeking input from Local Service Districts and Unincorporated Areas on regionalization. The input will help inform recommendations and planning on regionalization. The Joint Working Group is comprised of representatives from the Department of…
August 6, 2021
Today, the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, and the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced that Newfoundland and Labrador has…
June 28, 2021
The Provincial Government is now accepting applications for the Community Enhancement Employment Program. Not-for-profit organizations and local governments that wish to sponsor projects funded by the program are eligible to apply. The Community Enhancement Employment Program provides funding to eligible…
June 24, 2021
The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, provided an update today on preparations for the September 28 municipal elections. Public health guidelines have been distributed to municipalities on in-person voting and the safe operation of polling…
