Families and Affordability
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News and information from the Department of Families and Affordability, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. #GovNL
Our Poverty Reduction Plan is helping enhance the overall well-being of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Since 2023 there has been significant progress and with the recently announced improvements we continue to invest in the key areas. #GovNL
⌛️July 30th is the deadline to participate in the review of the Children, Youth and Families Act. Input can be provided here through engageNL ⤵️ engagenl.ca/en/legislative…
The Honourable Jamie Korab, Minister of Families and Affordability, and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, is today announcing 23 projects have been approved to receive grants under the 2025-26 Accessibility Grant Program. gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/…
📢If you are in receipt of the Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit you will see the first monthly payment issued today! More information here: gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/…
An evacuation order remains in effect for the Town of Musgrave Harbour. Although the wildfire remains hot and active, no growth is expected today and the estimated size remains at 1,660 hectares. Ground crews are concentrating their efforts on the north and east sections closest…
Thank you to the residents of Musgrave Harbour for your patience during this evacuation. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation by following the mandatory evacuation order. Fire suppression efforts will continue tomorrow with a large ground crew on site, as well as…
📢Public Advisory: Update on Musgrave Harbour Wildfire Read: gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/… For wildfire information, visit gov.nl.ca/alerts/ #nltraffic #nlwx (July 22, 2025 at 5:55 p.m.)
The Town of Musgrave Harbour remains under an evacuation order. Fire suppression efforts continue today focusing on ground suppression with air support. There has been no growth on the fire, and the size remains at 1,660 hectares. To date, 28 millimetres of rain has fallen on…
Musgrave Harbour Wildfire Update📢 The evacuation order issued for Musgrave Harbour remains in place. The wildfire is still very active and about 1,660 hectares. It remains approximately two kilometres away from the town and two kilometres from the road near Banting…
📢Public Advisory: Update on Musgrave Harbour Wildfire Read: gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/… For wildfire information, visit gov.nl.ca/alerts/
Gander RCMP advises motorists that Route 330 is closed between the road to Aspen Cove and 'A Days Getaway RV Park' due to the wildfire in Musgrave Harbour. The public is asked to avoid the area. Updates will be provided as available.
📢An evacuation order has been issued for the Town of Musgrave Harbour, which stems from extreme wildfire behaviour in the area. This includes Banting Memorial Park Campground which is near the town. At this time the wildfire is approximately 2-km from the community.…
📣 Due to growth of a wildfire near the Town of Musgrave Harbour, an Evacuation Alert has been issued. This means that residents should be preparing in case the situation warrants an evacuation, and follow the direction of officials. Check out gov.nl.ca/beprepared/be-…
📢 Public Advisory: Evacuation Alert Issued for Town of Musgrave Harbour Due to Wildfire More information: gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/… Residents are advised to make preparations for possible evacuation, in case the fire spreads towards the town and evacuation is required on short…
Benefit payments issued today! For more information, or to find out if you are eligible to receive either of these #GovNL benefits: 🟢gov.nl.ca/cssd/income-su… 🟢gov.nl.ca/cssd/income-su…
📢Thinking about post-secondary, retraining or upgrading your skills? The Working Opportunities Program offers funding plus supports like: 🔴child care 🔴a living allowance 🔴tuition & training costs Start today by completing a Request for Service Form: gov.nl.ca/forms/ipgs/req…
With the updates announced yesterday, we continue to focus on key areas of the Poverty Reduction Plan: ➡️Reducing childhood poverty ➡️Encouraging meaningful employment ➡️Improving the income support program
📢 Evacuation Order Being Lifted for Town of Badger 📢 The evacuation order issued on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, has been lifted effective immediately. All residents are permitted to return to their properties. ℹ️ Information for Residents ℹ️ ➡️There is still an active…
Benefit payments issued today! For more information, or to find our if you are eligible to receive either of these Government of Newfoundland and Labrador benefits: ▶️gov.nl.ca/cssd/income-su… ▶️gov.nl.ca/cssd/income-su…
