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…
July 3, 2026
Monroes Brook Bridge, located at the one-kilometer mark on the Notre Dame Junction Forest Access Road (locally known as the Salt Shed Road), will be closed for repairs July 6 to 10. For further information regarding this bridge closure, please…
July 2, 2026
Labrador City has lifted evacuation orders for the following areas: Duley Lake Tamarack Golf Course Throne Lake These areas remain under Evacuation Alert. Residents in these areas can return to their properties effective immediately. The evacuation order remains in place…
July 1, 2026
A fire ban has been declared for Labrador in accordance with Section 99 of the Forestry Act due to extensive wildfire activity, as well as elevated Fire Weather Index ratings in the region. The ban is effective immediately and will…
June 30, 2026
The public is reminded to exercise care and caution if using personal fireworks during Canada Day celebrations over the coming days. In accordance with provincial Forest Fire Regulations, use of fireworks and sky lanterns is banned when the Fire Weather Index…
June 29, 2026
The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is seeking public feedback on a proposed 20-year Forest Management Agreement with Sexton Lumber Company Ltd., which includes issuing a 20-year Crown Timber Licence to the company. Sexton Lumber has requested to enter…
