July 2, 2019
The following is being distributed at the request of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded its 2018 scholarships to tenants currently pursuing post-secondary studies. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000. Youth scholarships are…
June 28, 2019
Today, the Provincial Government commenced a review of the Adoption Act, 2013, which is the legislation that governs the adoption process in Newfoundland and Labrador. As part of the statutory review, the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development, in…
June 28, 2019
New legislation that ensures the protection and care of children and youth comes into effect today (Friday, June 28). The new Children, Youth and Families Act which replaces the Children and Youth Care and Protection Act, is child and youth-centred,…
June 27, 2019
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, today announced the recipients of the 2019 Seniors of Distinction Awards. The awards recognize the contributions, achievements and diversity of seniors throughout the province. This year’s recipients are Lorraine…
June 26, 2019
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will speak at the SeniorsNL Annual Volunteer and Supporters Appreciation event tomorrow (Thursday, June 27). The event will take place at SeniorsNL, 24 Road DeLuxe, St. John’s, beginning at 3:00…
June 21, 2019
In Budget 2019, the Provincial Government is investing $1.79 million for the Community Healthy Living Fund, which provides funding to communities and community-based organizations to support healthy eating and physical activity initiatives and programs throughout the province. Applications for the…
June 20, 2019
The Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development is advising that Carrot Insights Inc. is discontinuing operations as of Thursday, June 20, and the Carrot Rewards app is no longer available. The Carrot Rewards app, which was launched in Newfoundland…
June 19, 2019
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Newfoundland and Labrador AGM and Inclusion Awards tomorrow (Thursday, June 20). The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Holiday…
June 18, 2019
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 today to recognize June as Recreation Month. This year’s theme – Recreation Can – highlights the…
June 12, 2019
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the Kids Eat Smart Foundation’s partner recognition breakfast tomorrow (Thursday, June 13). The event will take place at Rennie’s River Elementary School, 150 Elizabeth Avenue, St….
