The clocks are set to fall back by one hour this weekend, but should Newfoundland and Labrador end time changes? Many other provinces and territories have decided to stop the switch from Daylight Saving to Standard Time. No decisions have been made in Newfoundland and Labrador, but Premier Tony Wakeham did not rule out the […]
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Auditor General, Denise Hanrahan, delivered a performance audit report to the Public Accounts Committee today on matters related to long term care in the province. This audit is the second of two audits requested by the Committee, pursuant to section 22 of the Auditor General Act. The first audit, into personal care homes, was submitted […]
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The Provincial Government is launching an engagement process to inform a review of the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), which will help deliver on government’s commitment to protecting the privacy of personal health information and ensuring Newfoundland and Labrador’s legislative framework remains effective, responsive, and up to date. As part of its review of the Personal Health Information […]
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Permier Tony Wakeham has announced a new senior appointment. Craig Foley is appointed as Deputy Minister of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation. Foley most recently served as CEO of Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador. The appointment is effective September 28.
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The Task Force to End Gender-Based Violence met in St. John’s on August 25 and 26 to discuss the development of an engagement plan. The meetings included discussions on electronic monitoring, emergency protection orders and the need for post-release supports in Labrador. The Task Force also received updates from the Department of Social Supports and […]
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