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World No Tobacco Day
MAY 31, 2023 On World No Tobacco Day 2023, the Newfoundland and Labrador Alliance for the Control of Tobacco (ACT) wants to make it very clear that tobacco is still the number one cause of preventable death in our Province. 17% of deaths in Newfoundland and Labrador are related to tobacco use which translates to […]
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Policy Change Announced for Medical Transportation Assistance Program
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Labrador Affairs, today announced a change to the Medical Transportation Assistance Program (MTAP), effective May 29, 2023. With these changes, all residents of the Labrador-Grenfell Health Zone are now entitled to the same rate for reimbursement of eligible expenses, such as airfare and accommodations, for travel to larger centres […]
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Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Prioritizes Improved Access to Healthy Food Through Food System Transformation Initiatives
May 23, 2023 Today, the Provincial Government is announcing support of approximately $386,000 to Food First NL. This one-time funding will support Food System Transformation initiatives and advance collaborative efforts through four interrelated community food projects, and will open up opportunities for future investments from national partners. These community food projects include: Great Things in […]
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Applications Now Being Accepted for Active NL Fund
April 28, 2023 Applications are now being accepted for the 2023-24 Active NL Fund. Funding is available to support community-based active healthy living initiatives, infrastructure or equipment that will help increase physical activity, sport, active recreation and healthy eating for individuals of all ages and abilities. Applications will be accepted up to and including October […]
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NG: Residential Heat Pump Program
The Nunatsiavut Government (NG) is excited to introduce the Residential Heat Pump Program for the residents of Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik and Rigolet. This program allows eligible participants who currently use electric heat as the primary heat source in their home to apply for a heat pump that is either fully paid for by the […]
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Services for survivors of sexual violence to expand with additional budget funding
27 April 2023 FREDERICTON (GNB) – Services for survivors of sexual violence will expand to more communities around the province thanks to funding in the 2023-24 budget for Women’s Equality. Main estimates were tabled recently, totalling $6.4 million – a 37.5 per cent increase over last year. “Part of the theme for this year’s budget […]
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Applications Now Open for Inclusion and Capacity Grant Programs
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, is today announcing a call for applications for the 2023-24 Inclusion and Capacity Grant Programs. In Budget 2023, the Provincial Government allocated $325,000 for the Inclusion and Capacity Grant Programs. These application-based programs […]
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Minister Bennett highlights Budget 2023 investments of $359.2 million to help address the overdose crisis and harms related to substance use across Canada
From: Health Canada April 11, 2023 Every day, families and communities across the country lose loved ones to overdoses from the increasingly toxic illegal drug supply. Collectively, through harm reduction, treatment, services, as well as prevention efforts alongside all levels of government, the Government of Canada is working to try to reduce stigma, save lives, […]
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Provincial Government Announces Funding for Community Care Home Accessibility Improvement Grants
April 11, 2023 Today, the Provincial Government announced $900,000 in funding for Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services to implement a Community Care Home Accessibility Improvements Grant Program to support projects for specialized supportive housing for persons living with mental illness. This investment is aligned with the Provincial Government’s commitment to support community-based mental health services. This application-based grants […]
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Applications Open for Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program
April 6, 2023 The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is today announcing a call for applications for the 2023-24 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program. Through Budget 2023, the Provincial Government allocated $95,000 for the Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program. Municipalities, Indigenous Governing Bodies and provincially incorporated not-for-profit […]
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