Latest News

• • July 21, 2023
  • Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
    
    The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on an approaching weather system anticipated to bring significant rain to parts of the southwest coast of the island this weekend (July 22 - 23).
• • July 14, 2023
  • New Partnership to Help Recruit Correctional Officers
    
    Residents looking to pursue a career in public safety will have an opportunity to receive training at a reduced cost through a new partnership between the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Atlantic Police Academy.
• • July 7, 2023
  • New Chair Appointed to Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities
    
    The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador today announced the appointment of Kevin Fagan as Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities (PUB).
• • June 27, 2023
  • Media Advisory: Minister Hogan to Participate in Grand Opening of the Phoenix Garden
    
    The Honourable John Hogan, KC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, will join community partners for the official opening of the Phoenix greenhouse and meditation garden this afternoon (Tuesday, June 27).
• • June 16, 2023
  • Public Advisory: Update on Hurricane Fiona Relief Efforts
    
    The Provincial Government has designated a Hurricane Fiona impact zone in collaboration with the Town of Channel-Port aux Basques.
• • June 8, 2023
  • Joint Funding to Support Downtown Safety Coalition
    
    The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the City of St. John’s are providing funding of $180,000 to the Downtown Safety Coalition, which is working to increase safety and improve visitors’ experience in the downtown St. John’s core.
• • June 7, 2023
  • Media Advisory: Minister Hogan to Make Funding Announcement in St. John’s
    
    The Honourable John Hogan, KC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety will announce funding for the Downtown Safety Coalition tomorrow (Thursday, June 8).
• • May 30, 2023
  • Media Advisory: Firefighting and Emergency Services Training School Being Held in Central Newfoundland
    
    The Honourable Derek Bennett, MHA for Lewisporte – Twillingate and Speaker of the House of Assembly, will attend Fire and Emergency Service Training school tomorrow (Wednesday, May 31) at the Gander Rescue Training Grounds at 10:00 a.m.
• • May 26, 2023
  • Agreement with Federal Government Aims to Address Crime and Violence in Newfoundland and Labrador
    
    Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Markham-Stouffville, announced, on behalf of the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, that the Government of Canada will be investing $3.57 million in programs to help stop gun crime and gang violence before it starts.
• • May 25, 2023
  • Media Advisory: Minister Hogan to Highlight Federal Guns and Gangs Violence Action Fund Agreement
    
    The announcement will take place tomorrow at the RNC Provincial Headquarters, 1 Fort Townshend, St. John’s at 11:30 a.m.
• • May 24, 2023
  • Provincial Government Response to OIPC Investigation Report
    
    Today, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Newfoundland and Labrador released an Investigation Report into the 2021 cyberattack on the provincial health authorities.
• • May 23, 2023
  • Amendments Being Introduced Following Review of Public Utilities Legislation; Ministers Available to Media
    
    The Provincial Government is introducing amendments today to the Electrical Power Control Act and the Public Utilities Act that, if passed, will increase transparency and strengthen the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities (PUB).
• • May 10, 2023
  • Public Advisory: National Test of Alert Ready to Take Place Today
    
    Newfoundland and Labrador will issue a test message of the national emergency alerting system, Alert Ready, today (Wednesday, May 10) at 10:55 a.m. (NDT) and 10:25 a.m. in most of Labrador (ADT). Residents need not take any action when receiving this test message.
• • May 9, 2023
  • Minister Hogan Encourages Residents to Be Prepared
    
    Speaker, this is Emergency Preparedness Week, a time dedicated to encouraging residents to take action in order to be better prepared to protect themselves, their families and their communities during an emergency.
• • May 9, 2023
  • Public Advisory: National Test of Alert Ready to Take Place Tomorrow
    
    Tomorrow (Wednesday, May 10), provincial and territorial emergency management organizations will be issuing public test messages through Alert Ready, the national emergency alerting system. Newfoundland and Labrador will issue one test message to be distributed over television, radio and to compatible wireless devices at 10:55 a.m. (NDT) and 10:25 a.m. in most of Labrador (ADT).