Jordan Brown MHA

Health and Community Services April 19, 2021 Public Advisory: Three New Cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador...Continue reading

Health and Community Services April 16, 2021 Public Advisory: Three New Cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador...Continue reading

An unconventional swearing in ceremony, but still very grateful to have the privilege of representing Labrador West in the House of Assembly.

Today I requested Premier Furey to reinstate the all-party Democratic Reform Committee. I challenge him here to reinstitute the Democratic Reform Committee and allow it to continue the important work it began in the last session. #nlpoli

Health and Community Services April 15, 2021 Public Advisory: Two New Cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador...Continue reading

Nothing better then a little bit of gardening! Nice to see this program back!

Public Advisory: End of Studded Tire Season Approaching The last day to have studded tires removed from vehicles is Friday, April 30. Under the Highway Traffic Act, studded tire use is only permitted between November 1 and April 30 each year. The Minister of Digital Government and Service NL has the authority to extend the deadline in cases where it is deemed prudent because of inclement weather.

Nalcor Energy Churchill Falls advises the public of a controlled water release at the Jacopie Spillway commencing on April 16, 2021. Please visit https://nalcorenergy.com//public-safety-advisory-controll/ for more information.

Please see the public advisory from Labrador Grenfell Health regarding Testing for Asymptomatic Individuals at Labrador-Grenfell Health Sites. https://www.lghealth.ca/testing-for-asymptomatic-individual

One great step forward for community health! Positive partnerships build strong communities

Health and Community Services April 14, 2021 Public Advisory: Three New Cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador...Continue reading

Public Advisory: Seven New Cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador Today (Tuesday, February 16), Newfoundland and Labrador has seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The seven new confirmed cases are as follows:... In the Eastern Health region: Two under 20 years of age; One between 20-39 years of age; Two between 40-49 years of age; One between 50-59; and, One over 70 years of age. There are five females and two males. Contact tracing by Public Health officials is underway. Anyone considered a close contact will be advised to quarantine. There are 25 new presumptive positive cases in the Eastern Health region. Presumptive cases are treated the same way as confirmed cases. These individuals are self-isolating. Contact tracing is underway. Anyone considered a close contact is being advised to quarantine. There are 297 active cases of COVID-19. The regional breakdown of the 297 active cases is as follows: Eastern Health 289 Central Health 4 Labrador-Grenfell Health 0 Western Health 4 There have been six new recoveries in the Eastern Health region and two new recoveries in the Western Health region since yesterday. This means 407 people have recovered from the virus. One person is in hospital. To date, 94,944 people have been tested. People are encouraged to download COVID Alert to help reduce the spread of the virus. It is available for free through the Apple or Google Play app stores. Public Health is reminding people about the phrase People, Space, Time, and Place. People The more people you interact with, the greater the risk of spread. Space The closer you are to others, the greater the risk of spread. Time The more time you spend with others, the greater the risk of spread. Place Indoor activities with others are more risky than outdoor activities. Newfoundlanders and Labradorians should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices. These practices include: Stay informed, be prepared and follow Public Health advice; Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds; Use an alcohol based hand sanitizer in the absence of soap and water; Do not touch your face; Practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette; Wear a non-medical mask in public indoor spaces; Maintain physical distancing; Increase cleanliness and ventilation of public spaces and worksites; Work from home, if possible; and, Stay home if you are sick and avoid contact with others. For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.

It is time to have a conversation about labour, working conditions and fair pay. Covid-19 has made it clear how reliant we are as a society not only on first responders and health professionals, but on many other workers, like retail clerks and cleaning staff. The Dominion strikes and the claw back of pay increases for front-line employees are unacceptable and demonstrate the failure of our government to act. Over 50,000 workers in Newfoundland and Labrador are paid less tha...Continue reading

Executive Council April 13, 2021 The following is being distributed at the request of the Council of Atlantic Premiers.... Reopening of Atlantic Bubble Delayed Protecting the health of Atlantic Canadians remains the overriding priority of Atlantic Premiers. Premier Blaine Higgs of New Brunswick chaired a teleconference of the Council of Atlantic Premiers with Premier Iain Rankin of Nova Scotia, Premier Dennis King of Prince Edward Island and Premier Andrew Furey of Newfoundland and Labrador. They reviewed the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region and considered how to move forward on reducing travel restrictions within the Atlantic region. Given the recent surge in cases of COVID-19 in parts of Atlantic Canada and the emergence of more transmissible forms of the virus, the Council of Atlantic Premiers has agreed to delay the reopening of the Atlantic Bubble by at least two weeks, to May 3rd, 2021. The decision is based upon expert advice from the region’s Chief Medical Officers of Health. Premiers will meet during the last week of April to review the status of outbreaks and determine if a further delay to May 10th, 2021 is required. This delay will support a continued focus on addressing local outbreaks and the roll-out of vaccination programs across the region. Premiers urge all Atlantic Canadians to adhere to public health measures designed to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. When the Atlantic Bubble reopens, residents of the Atlantic provinces will be able to travel within the region without the requirement to self-isolate for 14 days. All public health directives in each province must continue to be followed, including wearing a mask in public spaces, not traveling if experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 and practicing physical distancing. Premiers noted that the relaxation of travel restrictions will be closely monitored and may change at any time, based on public health advice regarding conditions within the region. Premiers remain committed to working together to limit the spread of COVID-19, protect the health and safety of all Atlantic Canadians and strengthening the region’s economy while returning to community activities. For more information about the COVID-19 response and specific public health requirements for each of the Atlantic Provinces, please consult the following links below: New Brunswick: http://www.gnb.ca/coronavirus Newfoundland and Labrador: https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/ Nova Scotia: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/ Prince Edward Island: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/covid-19

Business Response Team: The Business Response Team will help businesses navigate through the COVID-19 Alert Level System. This will include guiding businesses to various resources and guidelines available on how to operate in a way that protects workers and customers from the potential risk of COVID-19. The Business Response Team is here to help businesses in any way they can.... If you have inquiries, please send an email to: [email protected] or call 1-833-771-0696, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Media Advisory: Premier Furey, Minister Haggie and Dr. Fitzgerald Available to Media The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, and Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will hold a media availability Wednesday, April 14 at 12:00 p.m. (11:30 a.m. for most of Labrador) to discuss COVID-19. The availability will be live-streamed on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Facebook and Twitter accounts and on YouTube

Over these past few weeks, the Labrador City Fire Department has been dispatched to a few major incidents, and the readiness of our fire service is always at... its best. Our Fire Fighters prove time and time again, that they are ready, willing and able to perform at the highest level due to the rigorous training they endure and constant review of mastered skills. There are over 70 Fire Fighters in the Labrador West area; we are very proud of the competence in each person and the high standards they set for themselves in the delivery of service. Our strength truly is in our people! The community and surrounding area should be very grateful to have such a dedicated group of volunteers who rise to face mishaps that this world tends to throw at us. As winter swiftly approaches, we would like to remind building officials and homeowners to keep all exits of buildings and homes free of snow and ice buildup. Please ensure that you have access to all your exits, including any sheds / garages on your property, and especially basement windows of sleeping rooms within your home, making it easier to get out safely if the need should arise. It is the utmost importance to have an emergency exit, if you can’t get out, that means we will have difficulty getting in. Please help us help you! The Fire Department would also like to remind you of the importance in keeping access to fire hydrants maintained. Our staff work very hard every winter to ensure that hydrants are cleared for an emergency, please do not blocked them with snow from your property. In the event of an emergency, quickly accessing hydrants is very important! Yours in Fire & Life Safety, Fire Chief Joe Power

BREAKING NEWS: NDP motion to explore a basic income passes the House of Assembly. It’s proof that #wecanbetter. #ndp #fightingforyou Brown tabled the private ...member's motion calling for the province to examine what a basic income might look like here, including who would receive it and how much. To his surprise, the motion was a resounding success, with all parties agreeing to weigh the costs and benefits of running a pilot program. https://www.cbc.ca//ne/nl-basic-income-committee-1.5786372

Road Projects Announced for Labrador Today, the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs and Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, announced funding for five projects to make communities safer and provide residents with better roads in Labrador: -Forteau resi...dents will benefit from the paving of 1.3 kilometres of gravel community roads -Wabush will see the reconstruction of 290 meters of roadway -North West River will benefit from the resurfacing of Sunday Hill Road. -Labrador City will see the reconstruction of sections of Lakeside Street and Canning Street -Postville will see road and safety upgrades to approximately 500 metres of local roads. These improvements, to be completed in 2021, will make roadways safer and more reliable for residents and visitors. More information can be found in the backgrounder below. The Government of Canada is investing more than $1.1 million in these projects through the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream (RNIS) of the Investing in Canada infrastructure program and the federal Gas Tax Fund. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is providing more than $982,000 and the municipalities are contributing more than $1.1 million.

It was my pleasure to present a Members’ Statement today to acknowledge the Labrador West Ground Search and Rescue Team. I wanted to highlight the work that this team does for Labrador West all year round. COVID did not stop this team from preparing and training, this year they have spent 1871 hours in meetings, training and searches, and 562 community service hours, they’ve had 11 calls ranging from Little Wabush to Schefferville. Because of COVID they are unable to reach ou...t to schools to get the message out about the dangers of venturing onto thin ice, especially on snowmobile. I ask that you follow Labrador West Search and Rescue and keep up-to-date on anything they may post about any safety matters and please speak to children and young teens about safety while they are enjoying outdoor activities. Again, I want to thank this volunteer team and as well as the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary for everything they have done and continue to do to keep us all safe. Jordan Brown, MHA, Labrador West Member’s Statement Labrador West Ground Search and Rescue November 3rd, 2020 I rise today to give recognition to the Labrador West Ground Search and Rescue team. The Labrador West Search and Rescue team formed in 1982 and currently has 35 members. Even with near total shutdown because of the pandemic this year they have been on standby or in action for 11 callouts and about 4800 hours spent on the field. The Labrador West Ground Search and Rescue team train for hours in every weather condition so that they can be prepared to deploy in a moment’s notice to help those who are lost and may be injured. What some may not realize is that they are also at most community events volunteering to help with traffic control and first aid during parades, marathons and hockey tournaments. These volunteers provide their services to ensure our rowers are safe during regatta. They also educate our residents on how to enjoy outdoor activities safely and give presentations to our children in school. I ask all honorable members to join me in thanking the Labrador West Ground Search and Rescue team for all of the work they do to keep our community educated and safe all year round.

Media Advisory: Minister Haggie and Dr. Fitzgerald Available to Media The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, and Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will hold a media availability tomorrow (Wednesday, November 4) at 12:00 p.m. (11:30 a.m. for most of Labrador) to discuss COVID-19. The availability will be live-streamed on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Facebook and Twitter accounts @GovNL and on YouTube.

Huge shout out tothe Labrador West Community Policing Association, RNC Labrador division, Labrador City Fire Rescue, and all other volunteers that made the Pumpkin Patrol on Halloween a huge success, even under the current Covid guidelines! I know my girls were happy to see the volunteers again this year and Sparky!

Had the Privilege to pay tribute to our Labrador West Ground Search and Rescue volunteers! 35 great individuals that deserve our gratitude! If you see a member at a local event give them a big thank you!

Public Advisory: No New Cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador Today (Tuesday, November 3), Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The province has three active cases. Two hundred and eighty-four people have recovered from the virus.... To date, 53,123 people have been tested. People entering Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded to adhere to the orders from the Chief Medical Officer of Health and self-isolate in accordance with the province’s Public Health requirements. In Alert Level 2, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices. Daily preventative actions can help to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These actions include: Stay informed, be prepared, and follow Public Health advice; Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds; Use an alcohol based hand sanitizer in the absence of soap and water; Do not touch your face; Practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette; Wear a non-medical mask in public indoor spaces; Maintain physical distancing; Increase cleanliness and ventilation of public spaces and worksites; Work from home, if possible; and, Stay home if you are sick and avoid contact with others. People are reminded that COVID Alert is available for download free through the Apple or Google Play app stores. Public Health is encouraging people to download the app to help reduce the spread of the virus. For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit: www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.

Huge shout-out to a local business that is supporting local people!

Public Advisory: No New Cases of COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador Today (Monday, November 2), Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The province has three active cases. Two hundred and eighty-four people have recovered from the virus.... To date, 52,844 people have been tested. The Rotational Worker Policy Review completed by Quality of Care NL was released earlier today. No changes will be made to this policy. The review is available here. People entering Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded to adhere to the orders from the Chief Medical Officer of Health and self-isolate in accordance with the province’s Public Health requirements. In Alert Level 2, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices. Daily preventative actions can help to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These actions include: Stay informed, be prepared, and follow Public Health advice; Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds; Use an alcohol based hand sanitizer in the absence of soap and water; Do not touch your face; Practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette; Wear a non-medical mask in public indoor spaces; Maintain physical distancing; Increase cleanliness and ventilation of public spaces and worksites; Work from home, if possible; and, Stay home if you are sick and avoid contact with others. People are reminded that COVID Alert is available for download free through the Apple or Google Play app stores. Public Health is encouraging people to download the app to help reduce the spread of the virus. For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit: www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19

NLIS 3 Children, Seniors and Social Development November 2, 2020 Applications Now Being Accepted for Inclusion Grants Funding Program ... The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, joined Matt Debicki, President of Able Sail Newfoundland and Labrador, and Hayley Redmond, an athlete in the sailing program at Quidi Vidi Lake, to announce that applications for the Inclusion Grants Funding Program are now open. Through Children, Seniors and Social Development’s Disability Policy Office, the Inclusion Grants Funding Program provides eligible community-based and non-profit organizations funding to help them create more accessible and inclusive facilities and events. One group that has received this funding is Able Sail Newfoundland and Labrador, a sport-based non-profit that is providing and developing inclusive sailing programs for any member of the public that otherwise would see sailing as an impossibility due to social or physical barriers. Initiatives under the Inclusion Grants Funding Program have included installation of ramps, automatic doors or visual alarms, as well as sign language interpretation or captioning. Budget 2020 included $75,000 for the Inclusion Grants Funding Program. Since the program began, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has helped 77 organizations improve accessibility and inclusion. Funding for the Inclusion Grant will remain open until expended. More information on the Inclusion Grants Funding Program, is available online or by calling toll-free 1-888-729-6279, or texting 709-725-4463. Video Relay Service is welcome and information and applications are available in alternate formats.

We are LIVE with Health and Community Services Minister, John Haggie and #GovNL Chief Medical Officer of Health. Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, for the latest on COVID-19 in Newfoundland and Labrador.