July 22, 2026
The Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, today announced over $531,000 in funding to support the purchase of a fire protection vehicle and fire equipment, reinforcing the Provincial Government’s commitment to safer communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The Provincial Government is investing: $444,349…
July 21, 2026
The Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, will make a funding announcement regarding fire protection vehicles and equipment in Pasadena tomorrow (Wednesday, July 22). Minister Forsey will be joined by Hal Cormier, MHA for St. George’s-Humber. The…
July 17, 2026
The province-wide fire ban issued on July 8 will end at midnight tonight. Outdoor fires will be permitted as of 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, July 18. The Provincial Government reminds residents that it is still forest fire season in the…
July 14, 2026
The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is confirming a case of rabies in a bat in the Trinity Bay area. This is the second detection of rabies in a bat in the province. The first detection occurred in Cartwright…
July 14, 2026
The Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, today announced the Provincial Government’s commitment to safer communities by further enhancing wildfire suppression and emergency service resources in Labrador. Minister Forsey made the announcement in Labrador West, joined by…
July 13, 2026
The Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, will make an announcement regarding wildfire suppression and emergency service resources for Labrador on Tuesday, July 14. Minister Forsey will be joined by Labrador West MHA Joe Power, Wabush Mayor…
July 10, 2026
Travellers accessing Bannerman Brook Bridge on Glover Road near Harbour Grace are advised to expect delays in the coming days due to ongoing bridge replacement work. Glover Road will be closed to traffic at the bridge site from July 13 to…
July 9, 2026
Labrador City has lifted the evacuation order for the Walsh River Cabin Area; however, the area will remain under evacuation alert until further notice. Residents and cabin owners may now return to their properties. The Evacuation Alert also remains in…
July 8, 2026
A fire ban has been declared for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador in accordance with Section 99 of the Forestry Act due to elevated Fire Weather Index ratings and extensive wildfire activity in Labrador. The ban is effective immediately until July 17, 2026 for the entire province. Permits to burn…
July 7, 2026
The following is a joint statement from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the City of St. John’s: Cochrane Pond Park is located on Crown land and was previously run by a private operator under a licence agreement for…
