October 25, 2022
Today, the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development announced the implementation of a new Basic Income Program for youth receiving residential services through the department’s voluntary Youth Services Program. Approximately 300 of the department’s youth…
October 24, 2022
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will be joined by Rick Kelly, Executive Director, Waypoints, and other community partners to announce a targeted Basic Income Program for youth receiving residential services tomorrow (Tuesday, October…
October 20, 2022
The Provincial Government is asking individuals who have been impacted by Hurricane Fiona and who have not already registered with the Canadian Red Cross to please do so by either: Calling the toll free number, 1-800-863-6582, between the hours of…
October 17, 2022
The Provincial Government recognizes today (October 17) as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, which has been observed by the United Nations since 1993. The United Nations established this day to acknowledge the efforts, courage and experiences of people…
October 13, 2022
The Provincial Government recognizes that the overall costs of living for people are currently high throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and across the country. To help address these immediate pressures, the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social…
October 11, 2022
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador Public Sector Pensioners’ Association Convention at 7:00 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, October 12). The convention is being held at the Comfort…
October 6, 2022
National Foster Families Month is an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the dedicated service of foster families throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Foster families play an essential role by providing safe and nurturing homes to children and youth experiencing complex and…
October 3, 2022
The Canadian Red Cross has a new location for the emergency shelter for people displaced from their homes in the Channel-Port aux Basques area that will open at 9 p.m. tonight (Monday, October 3) at the St. James Anglican Church…
September 29, 2022
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will join representatives of the Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association to proclaim National Foster Families Month on Monday, October 3. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m….
September 28, 2022
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador 50th anniversary event tomorrow (Thursday, September 29). The event will take place at the Craft Council of…
