May 24, 2018
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, since 1954, the Vera Perlin Society has provided quality service and support for all individuals…
May 22, 2018
As part of Budget 2018, the Provincial Government is making $1.79 million available for the Community Healthy Living Fund. Applications for qualifying community-based projects, programs and initiatives for the current fiscal year are now being accepted on an ongoing basis…
May 18, 2018
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will make an announcement about the Community Healthy Living Fund on Tuesday, May 22. Minister Dempster will be joined by Steve Martin, Director of Recreation and Community Events with…
May 17, 2018
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 the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, held annually…
May 15, 2018
Over 120 of the province’s top athletes were recognized today by the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, at the 14th annual Premier’s Athletic Awards in St. John’s. The awards program recognizes athletic excellence and provides financial support to…
May 15, 2018
New legislation to promote the safety and well-being of children and youth will begin second reading in the House of Assembly today. The new Children, Youth and Families Act will replace the Children and Youth Care and Protection Act. The…
May 14, 2018
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will provide details of Bill 14, An Act Respecting Children, Youth and Families tomorrow (Tuesday, May 15). The media availability will take place at 12:30 p.m. in the Media…
May 3, 2018
Today, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, was joined by representatives of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and the Canadian Hearing…
May 2, 2018
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 congratulate two members of the Provincial Advisory Council for the Inclusion…
April 26, 2018
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, announced today that 12 municipalities have been awarded Age-Friendly Community Grants totalling $90,000. The Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador (AFNL) Community Grants Program offers funding to incorporated municipalities, Indigenous governments…
