Ministerial Statement: Provincial Government Recognizes June as Seniors’ Month

Memorial University archaeologists issued a letter supporting the Innu Nation, criticizing the Newfoundland and Labrador government for “undermining public trust” and promoting a theory that Innu arrived in Labrador only about 300 years ago. The government has met with the Innu Nation to seek a respectful resolution after the Innu cancelled the “Innu…

The Newfoundland and Labrador government will invest more than $750,000 to support a new child care centre at Memorial University's Grenfell Campus. About $665,000 from the Operating Grant Program will help offer $10-a-day child care for up to 30 children, and $92,000 will cover equipment and supplies; the facility will be located in the Marina Redmond…

The federal government announced almost $350,000 to support seniors’ programs in Newfoundland and Labrador. NTV reports the funding was disclosed on June 23, 2026, with coverage by Bailey Howard.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government announced a donation of $250,000 to the Community Food Sharing Association from net profits from selling American products at the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation. This amount adds to a prior $500,000 donation, with a pledge to donate up to $1 million pending sales of the product.

The article reports that Gabe Gregory and his Newfoundland and Labrador public-interest group released its own 82-page IRC submission on June 10, 2025, criticizing the government for lack of transparency regarding the 2024 Churchill Falls Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and calling for public access to all submissions. It notes Gregory’s view that the…

The article reports that Seniors NL says older people in Newfoundland and Labrador face prejudice and discrimination due to their age. It notes that NTV’s Rosie Mullaley covers the issue, highlighting statements from organizations representing seniors, but does not mention a government announcement.

The article reports that Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham appealed to Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon for federal help to maintain the essential service designation of the Marine Atlantic ferry between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia as a potential strike looms. It notes the ferry is considered a lifeline for the province’s food…

The Newfoundland and Labrador government announced a bid call for offshore exploration off its east coast and said it will offer up to $30 million to offset drilling costs, backed by a $90 million offshore exploration fund in the province’s budget. Premier Tony Wakeham indicated this is aimed at opening a new oil frontier, as part of ongoing government…