Jillian Hood

Today the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador joins organizations, groups and individuals across the province and around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day. This day serves as a reminder of the progress made in advancing women’s empowerment and the... Read More about Celebrating International Women’s Day in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for the Office of Women and Gender Equality, today announced the awarding of $405,125 for nine community organizations to carry out important violence prevention work in the areas of outreach, education and awareness. The... Read More about Substantial Investment to Prevent Gender-Based Violence through Outreach, Education and Awareness Initiatives

The Provincial Government today introduced two new procurement strategies: the Newfoundland and Labrador First Procurement Strategy and the Sustainable Procurement Strategy. The strategies are aimed at maximizing the success of provincial suppliers in obtaining government contracts, supporting provincial supplier development,... Read More about New Procurement Strategies Geared Toward Supporting Local Suppliers and Ensuring Sustainability

The Department of Environment and Climate Change is seeking input from partners, stakeholders, Indigenous Governments and Organizations and the public on the development of two new climate change plans: Climate Change Mitigation Action Plan (2025-2030), to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan (2025-2030), to help prepare for and reduce the impacts of

Work continues on time and on budget for the new 102-bed adult mental health and addictions centre at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s. The construction of the new facility is expected to be completed in late 2024, with patients being welcomed to the centre in spring 2025. The most recent work on the

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is extending the deadline for residents to apply for the home heating supplement. Those who qualify now have until January 15, 2024, to apply to the program. The supplement, which ranges between $200 and $500, is available to residents of the province whose adjusted family income for 2022 was

The following is being distributed at the request of the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador: Today, the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the short-listed nominees for the 2023 Human Rights Awards. The annual awards recognize individuals who have made and/or continue to make meaningful contributions to advancing and furthering human

A new integrated community health care centre will be constructed in Stephenville, which will help increase access to health care in the Stephenville/Bay St. George region. Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) has awarded a contract valued at approximately $2 million per year to GDR Enterprises Limited to lease space for 20 years

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. ENVIRONMENTAL PREVIEW REPORT SUBMITTED: White Hill Pond JCL Quarry (Reg. 2246) Proponent: JCL Investments Inc. The Proponent has submitted an environmental preview report (EPR) for the above undertaking as required

As part of the Provincial Government’s continued efforts to re-imagine health care delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) will launch a new virtual care solution this fall that will increase access to health care for rural areas and residents who do not have a primary care provider. The