March 28, 2020
Due to concerns related to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the 2020 Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games, which were scheduled to be held in Bay Roberts from August 15-22, are postponed. Because of the current Public Health State of Emergency, all…
March 26, 2020
The Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development has implemented a new toll-free telephone number during the COVID-19 public health emergency to ensure individuals and community groups can best connect with the department as needed. Effective today, the new main…
March 23, 2020
Seniors and persons with a weakened immune system or underlying medical conditions are at a higher risk of developing complications from COVID-19. The Provincial Government is asking that seniors, person with disabilities that may affect their immunity, and organizations serving…
March 13, 2020
Due to COVID-19, the Provincial Government is temporarily closing the provincially owned and operated pools and training centre. Locations of the pools and training centre include: Gander (pool) Corner Brook (pool) Happy Valley-Goose Bay (pool with training centre) The temporary…
March 12, 2020
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, has announced the provincial leaders in athlete and sport development who will form the province’s first Sport Excellence Committee. The committee will be co-chaired by Frank Humber, a member…
March 12, 2020
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, today announced that four projects will receive Community Transportation Grants totaling $300,000. The Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Grant Program provides funding support to develop, implement and evaluate a…
March 11, 2020
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, is inviting applications from individuals or businesses for the Accessible Taxi Grant Program. The deadline for applications is Wednesday,…
March 11, 2020
The Provincial Government is inviting applications for the Capacity Grant Program, which helps non-profit community-based organizations and incorporated municipalities including Indigenous Governments and Organizations prevent and remove barriers to inclusion. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, March 18. The Capacity…
March 11, 2020
Today, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, welcomes Julia Mullaley as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. Having served as the Auditor General for Newfoundland and…
March 11, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development: Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to share an update on our preparations for…
