Municipal and Provincial Affairs - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (original) (raw)
November 3, 2023
Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded that Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 5, clocks must be turned back one hour.
November 1, 2023
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, will be available to media today (Wednesday, November 1) to discuss Bill 54, the Towns and Local Service Districts Act.
November 1, 2023
The Provincial Government is moving forward with progressive legislation to govern towns and local service districts throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The proposed Towns and Local Service Districts Act will be modern and enabling, replacing the Municipalities Act, 1999. The Bill received second reading in the House of Assembly today.
October 31, 2023
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs: Speaker, I stand today to congratulate Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador and the Professional Municipal Administrators on the success of their annual conferences held this month in St. John’s and Gander respectively.
October 26, 2023
The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will join the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs and municipal leaders at the 2023 Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) Conference being held this week at the St. John’s Convention Centre.
October 19, 2023
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, will address the Professional Municipal Administrators (PMA) Fall Forum tomorrow (Friday, October 20).
October 6, 2023
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, today announced three new appointments to the roster of adjudicators to hear land use planning appeals.
September 22, 2024
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, today announced $500,000 for new Accessible Communities Grants to help communities undertake projects or initiatives to improve the well-being of residents.
September 21, 2023
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, will announce funding to support the well-being of communities and residents tomorrow (Friday, September 22) in the Town of Marystown.
September 7, 2023
Communities Showing Interest in Collaboration and Service Sharing
August 1, 2023
New Land Use Planning Appeal Process in Effect; Government Announces Roster of Adjudicators
July 19, 2023
Provincial Government Invests $10 Million to Support Economic Development Initiatives in Lewisporte
July 17, 2023
Provincial Government Launching Community Collaboration Grants
July 5, 2023
Community Enhancement Employment Program Applications Now Available
June 13, 2023
Media Advisory: Premier Furey and Minister Howell to Attend Panel Discussion on Community Collaboration
June 8, 2023
Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Local Government Working to Strengthen Communities
June 5, 2023
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Attend Meeting of Provincial and Territorial Ministers
May 31, 2023
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons and Minister Howell to attend Ministerial Meeting on Rural Economic Development
May 8, 2023
Ministerial Statement – Minister Howell Proclaims Municipal Awareness Week
May 4, 2023
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Address Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Spring Symposium and Launch Municipal Awareness Week
April 26, 2023
Supporting Community Sustainability through Collaboration and Service Sharing
April 21, 2023
Public Advisory: Results of Vote on Relocation of Town of Gaultois
April 13, 2023
Over $2 Million Provided for New Building Age-Friendly Community Projects
April 12, 2023
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Announce Projects to Support Age-Friendly Communities
April 6, 2023
Statement on Commitment to Work with Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay to Address Concerns
April 5, 2023
Next Steps Outlined in Voting Process on Relocation of Town of Gaultois
April 5, 2023
Municipal Codes of Conduct Established by Vast Majority of Councils in Newfoundland and Labrador
March 10, 2023
Public Advisory: March 12 Marks the Beginning of Daylight Savings Time
February 20, 2023
Minister Howell Announces Funding for New Building Age-Friendly Community Grants
January 26, 2023
Minister Howell Provides Update on Training for Municipal Councils and Staff
January 11, 2023
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Join Mount Pearl Frosty Festival Launch
December 8, 2022
Minister Howell Recognizes Contributions of Communities to Come Home 2022 Celebrations
November 8, 2022
Ministerial Statement – Minister Howell Recognizes World Town Planning Day 2022
November 4, 2022
Public Advisory: November 6 Marks Annual Conclusion of Daylight Saving Time
November 3, 2022
Media Advisory: Premier Furey and Minister Howell to Participate in the 2022 Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Conference
November 1, 2022
Media Advisory: Ministers Howell and Parsons to Bring Greetings at the Leadership Summit for Women and Gender Diverse Individuals
October 21, 2022
Minister Howell Provides Financial Support for Inclusion and Diversity Work in Municipal Government
October 20, 2022
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Announce Funding for Continuation of Make Your Mark Campaign
October 17, 2022
Ministerial Statement – New Codes of Conduct Help Reduce Barriers for Women in Local Leadership Roles
October 13, 2022
Ministerial Statement – Minister Howell Recognizes Work of Municipal Administrators
October 12, 2022
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Address 2022 Municipal Fall Forum
October 3, 2022
Protected Road Zoning Plan in Place for Phase III Trans-Labrador Highway
September 14, 2022
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Participate in Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Local Government
September 12, 2022
Minister Howell Celebrates Recent Rejuvenation of Colinet Loggers Heritage Society Building
September 8, 2022
Assistance to be Offered to Residents of Mud Lake for Relocation
September 7, 2022
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Visit Colinet Loggers Heritage Society Building
August 29, 2022
Municipal Conduct Act to Take Effect
July 27, 2022
Provincial Government Assistance Helps Clean Harbours Initiative Expand Capacity
July 26, 2022
Media Advisory: Support for Clean Harbours Initiative to be Announced
July 22, 2022
Come Home Year Celebrations in Full Swing on the Great Northern Peninsula
July 19, 2022
Community Enhancement Employment Program Applications Now Available
June 29, 2022
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Attend NorPen Status of Women Council Event
June 22, 2022
Municipal Come Home Year Celebration Grant Project Comes to Life in Roddickton-Bide Arm
June 21, 2022
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Visit Roddickton-Bide Arm Come Home Year Celebration Site
June 20, 2022
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Visit Roddickton-Bide Arm Come Home Year Celebration Site
June 8, 2022
Media Advisory: Ministers Abbott and Howell to Speak at Launch of Age-Friendly Initiatives
June 8, 2022
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Address 50th Annual Convention of Professional Municipal Administrators, Gander
June 1, 2022
Municipalities Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador Encouraged to Take Part in the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge
June 1, 2022
Minister Howell Announces Appointments of Chairpersons to Regional Service Boards
May 27, 2022
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Address St. Anthony and Area Chamber of Commerce
May 25, 2022
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Welcome Meeting of the Atlantic Mayors’ Congress
May 13, 2022
Proposed Amendments Would Improve Appeal Process for Municipal Planning
May 9, 2022
Municipal Awareness Week Proclaimed May 9-13
May 6, 2022
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Visit with Students to Discuss Municipal Governance
May 5, 2022
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Address Municipal Symposium in Gander and Launch Municipal Awareness Week
May 3, 2022
Ministerial Statement – Communities Prepare to Celebrate First Ever Municipal Awareness Week 2022
April 13, 2022
Ministerial Statement – Minister Recognizes Importance of Professional Land Use Planning
April 12, 2022
Media Advisory: Ministers Abbott and Howell Participating in Salvation Army Event
April 12, 2022
Provincial Government Supports Emergency Response in Labrador
March 22, 2022
Investment to Support Water Operators and Systems Throughout Province
March 21, 2022
Media Advisory: Ministers Howell and Davis to Make Announcement in Gander
March 18, 2022
Information Sessions for Municipal Conduct Act an Overwhelming Success; Minister Howell Available to Media
March 11, 2022
Public Advisory: March 13 Marks Beginning of Daylight Savings Time
March 8, 2022
Minister Howell Acknowledges Women in Local Governance on International Women’s Day
February 28, 2022
Town of Holyrood Completes COVID-19 Stimulus Project through $121,000 Provincial Government Support
February 9, 2022
Virtual Information Sessions for New Municipal Conduct Act to Begin This Month
February 7, 2022
Minister Howell Announces Projects Approved for Municipal Come Home Year Celebration Grants
February 2, 2022
Report and Recommendations Released on Regionalization; Minister Howell Available to Media
December 9, 2021
Final Data Provided on 2021 Municipal Elections; Female Participation Increases by Ten Per Cent
November 15, 2021
Minister Howell Reports on Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Conference and Premier’s Forum
November 8, 2021
Provincial Government Recognizes World Town Planning Day
November 7, 2021
Premier Furey Announces Funding in Support of Come Home Year
November 5, 2021
Public Advisory: November 7 Marks Annual Conclusion of Daylight Saving Time
November 5, 2021
Media Advisory: Premier Furey to Address MNL Conference and Premier’s Forum on Local Government
November 5, 2021
Public Advisory: November 7 Marks Annual Conclusion of Daylight Saving Time
November 4, 2021
Media Advisory: Minister Howell Available to Media at Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Conference and Trade Show
November 2, 2021
Input from Consultations with Local Service Districts and Unincorporated Areas on Regionalization Available Online
October 26, 2021
Government Unveils Proposed Municipal Conduct Legislation for Municipalities
October 20, 2021
Provincial Government Introduces Proposed Amendments to the Coat of Arms Act
October 18, 2021
Commentaires des consultations sur les modifications proposées à la Coat of Arms Act disponibles en ligne
October 18, 2021
Input from Consultations on Proposed Changes to Coat of Arms Act Available Online
October 5, 2021
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Address Swearing-in Ceremony for Mount Pearl City Council
September 29, 2021
Minister Howell Congratulates All Newly Elected Councilors and Mayors
September 27, 2021
Information on Nominations for Provincial Municipal Elections
September 21, 2021
Fermeture du questionnaire en ligne sur les armoiries de la province
September 21, 2021
Online Questionnaire on Provincial Coat of Arms Closes
September 17, 2021
Local Service Districts and Unincorporated Areas Provide Input on Regionalization
August 25, 2021
Consultations Begin on Changes to the Newfoundland and Labrador Coat of Arms Legislation (Début des consultations sur les changements à la Coat of Arms Act de Terre Neuve et Labrador)
August 20, 2021
Calling All Potential Candidates – Step Up and Make Your Mark on September 28
August 9, 2021
Input on Regionalization Being Sought from Local Service Districts and Unincorporated Areas
August 6, 2021
Supporting Communities Across Newfoundland and Labrador
July 7, 2021
Applications Now Open for Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program
June 28, 2021
Applications Available for Community Enhancement Employment Program
June 24, 2021
Preparations for Municipal Elections Progressing with Focus on Health and Safety
June 14, 2021
Ministerial Statement – Minister Howell Congratulates Professional Municipal Administrators on Annual Convention
June 2, 2021
Ministerial Statement – Minister Howell Encourages New Candidates for Upcoming Municipal Elections
May 17, 2021
Provincial Government Recognizes Municipal Awareness Day
May 5, 2021
Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Participate in MNL 2021 Municipal Symposium
March 12, 2021
Public Advisory: March 14 Marks Beginning of Daylight Savings Time
December 17, 2020
Over 250 Communities to Benefit from COVID-19 Stimulus Program
December 7, 2020
Safe Restart Agreement Funding Issued to Municipalities
November 25, 2020
Minister Bennett Announces Funding for Salvation Army
November 24, 2020
Media Advisory: Minister Bennett to Announce Support for Salvation Army in Grand Falls-Windsor
November 23, 2020
Provincial Government Accepting Applications for New COVID-19 Stimulus Program for Communities
November 16, 2020
Provincial Government Announces Funding for ACAP – Humber Arm
November 12, 2020
Province Provides Update on Joint Working Group on Regionalization
November 2, 2020
Ministerial Statement – Minister Bennett Provides Details on Safe Restart Funding Allocations for Municipalities
October 30, 2020
Public Advisory: November 1 Marks Annual Conclusion of Daylight Saving Time
October 29, 2020
Provincial Government Announces Safe Restart Funding for Municipalities
October 20, 2020
Ministerial Statement – Provincial Government Recognizes Waste Reduction Week
October 16, 2020
Provincial Government Announces Funding for Arenas and Pools in Response to COVID-19
October 1, 2020
Ministerial Statement – Provincial Government Plastic Bag Ban Now in Effect
September 4, 2020
Call for Applications for Cost-Shared Infrastructure Programs
September 2, 2020
Ban on Retail Plastic Bags Coming into Effect in October
March 4, 2020
Ministerial Statement – Provincial Government Moving Forward with Plastic Bag Ban
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment:
March 4, 2020
Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on an approaching weather system anticipated to affect parts of the province beginning today. Rainfall and wind warnings have been issued for the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas with mild temperatures. Heavy rainfall and high winds are anticipated to begin midday today.
February 18, 2020
Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on an approaching weather system anticipated to affect parts of the province and expected to bring snowfall beginning overnight and transition through to heavy rain with mild temperatures tomorrow morning (Wednesday, February 18). High winds are anticipated to begin midday on Wednesday.
February 10, 2020
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following event relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
February 6, 2020
Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on the approaching weather system that is anticipated to affect areas of the province beginning overnight tonight and continuing into Saturday morning.
February 6, 2020
Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on the approaching weather system that is anticipated to affect areas of the province beginning overnight tonight and continuing into Saturday morning.
February 5, 2020
Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on a weather system that is anticipated to affect areas of the province beginning tomorrow (Thursday, February 6) and into Saturday morning. Heavy snowfall is forecast to begin overnight Thursday into Friday. Heavy rainfall and freezing rain is possible for parts of the island for an extended period of time on Friday.
January 31, 2020
Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on a weather system that is anticipated to affect some areas of the province this weekend. Heavy snowfall is forecast to begin Sunday morning and heavy rainfall is possible for parts of the island later that day.
January 29, 2020
Ban on Retail Plastic Bags in Newfoundland and Labrador Comes into Effect in July 2020
The Provincial Government is enacting a provincial ban on the distribution of retail plastic bags with the relevant regulations to come into force on July 1, 2020.