Newfoundland and Labrador News

The Newfoundland and Labrador News Centre offers you quick access to the provincial news of the day.
  1. Members of the media are invited to attend an announcement with Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Member of Parliament for St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, and Abigail Sheppard, Manager of Systems Coordination, End Homelessness St. John’s.
  2. The Government of Canada is reaffirming its commitment to supporting the growth and development of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in rural, coastal, and remote areas of Newfoundland and Labrador.
  3. The Government of Canada is providing a total of $3,236,295 under its Community Futures Program to 15 Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs) in Newfoundland and Labrador for 2024-2025. The funding will be used to implement business plans that support economic development and the growth of small businesses throughout the province, as well as achieve Community Futures program objectives.
  4. Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs and to the Minister of National Defence (Northern Defence) and Member of Parliament for Labrador, will announce a significant investment for Newfoundland and Labrador’s Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC). This announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA.
  5. From fresh seafood caught from the Atlantic Ocean to foraged ingredients found along coastal trails to incredible protein and produce from local farms, Newfoundland and Labrador offers visitors a unique and immersive culinary experience. The Government of Canada, together with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, is investing to help expand and promote the region’s culinary tourism offerings.
  6. Today marked the ceremonial opening of Ne’ata’q Place, a shelter for Indigenous women and children in Newfoundland.
  7. The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement regarding the culinary tourism industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills and Minister esponsible for Francophone Affairs, will also make an announcement on behalf of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
  8. Western Newfoundland’s renowned vibrant autumn colours during this time of the year, combined with spectacular ocean and mountain scenery, numerous hiking and biking trails, and unique cultural and immersive experiences continue to draw visitors from around the world. The Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador are making significant investments to support projects that will further enhance the visitor experience in the region.
  9. Western Newfoundland’s renowned vibrant autumn colours during this time of the year, combined with spectacular ocean and mountain scenery, numerous hiking and biking trails, and unique cultural and immersive experiences continue to draw visitors from around the world. The Government of Canada, through ACOA, is investing a total of $1,075,973 to support projects that will bolster the visitor experience in the region. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is contributing a total of $376,145.
  10. The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will announce investments for 10 tourism-related projects on province’s west coast.
  11. The federal government has transferred more than $16 million to Newfoundland and Labrador under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities.
  12. With its rugged coastlines, rich maritime history, vibrant cultural experiences, and unparalleled opportunities for iceberg, whale, and seabird watching, the Bonavista Peninsula is one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier tourism destinations. The Government of Canada, together with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, is investing to help communities build on the region’s tourism potential and improve experiences for residents and tourists alike.
  13. The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, are investing more than $3.1 million in the Bonavista Peninsula to help stimulate the local economy, upgrade equipment and infrastructure, increase tourism experiences and improve the quality of life for Canadians.
  14. The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement regarding seven tourism investments in the Bonavista Peninsula region. Also speaking will be Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista-Burin-Trinity.
  15. Nature is a key part of Canada’s national identity. The health of our aquatic environment and the wildlife within it supports our culture, well-being and the economy in Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada. Yet some of the species that find their home in the waters, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and marshes throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are at risk and need help to survive. We must continue to take action to protect them.
  16. Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Dr. John Haggie, Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, released a joint statement.
  17. The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce investments to support school food infrastructure and to improve food security for Canadians of all ages.
  18. Today, on the second anniversary of the Action Plan, the federal government acknowledged both the progress made and work to do to support diversity, inclusion and respect for human rights. In support of that work, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $1.6 million for four 2SLGBTQI+ organizations based in Atlantic Canada.
  19. The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will announce support for 2SLGBTQI+ organizations based in Atlantic Canada in commemoration of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan's second anniversary.
  20. Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs and to the Minister of National Defence (Northern Defence) and Member of Parliament for Labrador; Andy Turnbull, CEO of Nunacor; Todd Russell, NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) President; and His Worship Alton Rumbolt, Mayor of Mary’s Harbour.
  21. Helping rural communities seize opportunities to grow their tourism potential strengthens local economies, creates jobs and builds resilience for future generations. The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are investing to help upgrade an important heritage building in Western Newfoundland to improve visitor experience.
  22. Tourism is vital to the Atlantic Canadian economy, bringing people and communities together while contributing to thousands of local jobs. The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are investing in the Battle Harbour Historic Trust in Labrador to help grow the province’s tourism sector and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
  23. The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement regarding support for the Our Lady of Mercy Complex Committee Inc.
  24. Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; His Worship Tom Rose, Mayor of the Town of Stephenville; and Cheryl Johnson, Operations Director, Bay St. George YMCA.
  25. Expanding the tourism season in western Newfoundland creates more year-round opportunities to grow the economy and boost the region’s visitor potential. The Government of Canada is helping two not-for-profit organizations develop the region’s tourism product.
  26. Improvements to electrical infrastructure in rural communities throughout Atlantic Canada are necessary to meet the region’s changing needs, improve services for residents and tourists, and drive economic growth. The Government of Canada is investing to help replace outdated power infrastructure in the Codroy Valley on Newfoundland’s west coast.
  27. The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement in Robinsons, NL, regarding support for the Newfoundland T’Railway Council and Tourism Southwest Inc.
  28. Canadians deserve to age with dignity. For many seniors, staying connected and active in their community is a big part of that dignity. Every year, the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) funds community projects that tackle the issues facing Canadian seniors, including loneliness, elder abuse and adapting to an everchanging technological world.
  29. The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program whose goal is to enhance seniors’ social inclusion and ensure they can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities.
  30. The Minister of Seniors, Steven MacKinnon, will make an announcement about helping seniors in St. John’s be more connected and active through the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
  31. The Honourable Ginette Petitpas-Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement about Atlantic Canadian communities’ leadership in the transition to a net-zero economy.
  32. The Canadian Coast Guard plays an essential role in keeping Canadian waters safe and helping mariners in need of assistance.
  33. Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) announced total investments of $379,089 from the Government of Canada for three community-based projects in St. Anthony. The Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology (IET), also announced a contribution of $205,472 on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
  34. Burin, Newfoundland and Labrador – Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista—Burin—Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will be at the Burin Search and Rescue Station for a dedication ceremony to welcome the Canadian Coast Guard’s newest Search and Rescue Lifeboat, the CCGS Barrington Bay, into service.
  35. Small craft harbours are the heart of many coastal communities, bringing people together in work and play, while supporting jobs in the fish and seafood industry for over 45,000 Canadians.
  36. Projects funded by Budget 2024 will be undertaken at the following harbours managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
  37. The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program, a $250-million cost-shared program under the Sustainable CAP was put in place across Canada to help producers conserve and enhance the resiliency of agricultural landscapes. This new program uses an ecological goods and services payment approach to support on-farm adoption and complements other programs, such as the , to address climate change.
  38. The federal and provincial governments are investing in projects that will help farmers adopt beneficial land-use management practices that will increase environmental resiliency among farms in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  39. Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, issued the following statement:
  40. Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador – The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard will make an announcement at the Salmonid Interpretation Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor.
  41. A new national urban park would facilitate access to nature for Canadians
  42. The government of Canada and the City of St. John’s to announce an important step to advance the creation of a national urban park in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
  43. For almost 50 years, the Canadian Coast Guard has bestowed the title of Honorary Chief Commissioner to the Governor General of Canada. During today’s ceremony at the Canadian Coast Guard Base in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, was officially welcomed as Honorary Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard.
  44. Kick off Canada Day with Parks Canada at Signal Hill National Historic Site for the annual sunrise event
  45. The government of Canada recognizes the historical, cultural and economic importance of cod to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and is committed to the sustainable management of this iconic species.
  46. The Government of Canada is working with municipalities throughout the country to offset the impacts that increased housing demand is having on rural and urban centres, locally and nationwide.
  47. The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement in Torbay, NL, regarding support for municipalities to address housing challenges in the province.
  48. Today, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Tom Osborne, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Health and Community Services, announced a bilateral agreement to invest $78 million over the next five years to help residents of Newfoundland and Labrador age with dignity.
  49. The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Tom Osborne, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Health and Community Services will make an important health care announcement.
  50. Stunning ocean vistas, vibrant communities, diverse cultures and amazing outdoor experiences; Gros Morne has it all. The Government of Canada is helping tourism operators in the park and reinforcing its position as a global destination of choice for domestic and international travellers.