April 17, 2023
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Community Sector, is today proclaiming the week of April 16 to 22 as National Volunteer Week in Newfoundland and Labrador. Volunteers are pillars…
April 11, 2023
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors of Distinction Awards. These awards recognize the contributions and achievements of seniors throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The deadline for submissions is May 26, 2023. Seniors may be nominated if…
April 10, 2023
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at Memorial University’s annual Volunteer Day Awards ceremony today (Monday, April 10). The ceremony will begin at 5:00 p.m. at The Landing, UC-3015, St. John’s…
April 6, 2023
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is today announcing a call for applications for the 2023-24 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program. Through Budget 2023, the Provincial Government allocated $95,000 for the Age-Friendly Newfoundland…
April 5, 2023
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development: Speaker, it is my pleasure today to recognize the outstanding contributions of Penelope Rowe, who retired…
April 3, 2023
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will address the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Newfoundland and Labrador Monthly Membership Luncheon tomorrow (Tuesday, April 4) to discuss new affordable housing investments for Newfoundland…
March 30, 2023
Applications for the 2023-24 Seniors’ Social Inclusion Initiative are now open for 50+ clubs and other eligible organizations throughout the province. Through Budget 2023, the Provincial Government allocated $200,000 for the Seniors’ Social Inclusion Initiative. The application-based initiative provides eligible…
March 29, 2023
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will open applications for the Seniors’ Social Inclusion Initiative tomorrow (Thursday, March 30). The event will take place at the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 16…
March 29, 2023
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is today announcing a call for applications for the 2023-24 Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Program. Incorporated municipalities, not-for-profit groups and Indigenous Governments and communities are eligible to…
March 28, 2023
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at Memorial University’s School of Social Work Pledge of Professionalism Ceremony tomorrow (Wednesday, March 29). The ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Main…
