June 2, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands: Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a true pioneer of Newfoundland and Labrador’s agriculture sector, Richard Oram…
June 1, 2026
Salmonier Nature Park opened for the 2026 season today, June 1. The entrance gate will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. All visitors must be off the trail by 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. Park programming includes school…
May 26, 2026
Results of the 2026-27 big game licence draw are available on the Wildlife Information Management System website. Applicants will receive an email notification to check their accounts. Big game season begins September 12, 2026, and closes December 31, 2026, in most areas…
May 22, 2026
A Grand Falls-Windsor man has been convicted on one count of discharging a firearm from a provincial highway following an investigation by the Resource Enforcement Division of the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands. Joseph Blackmore was convicted in Grand…
May 21, 2026
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has signed a letter of intent with Kruger Inc., the owner of Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd., to continue discussions related to its diversification plan, specifically a long-term power purchase agreement between the…
May 15, 2026
Forest fire season begins today, May 15, in Labrador and runs until September 30. During forest fire season, a burn permit is required to burn vegetation, wood or paper. Permits are available from provincial Forest Management District Offices. Permits are…
May 8, 2026
Due to remaining snow and ice conditions along the southern coast of Labrador and the Northern Peninsula of the island, the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands is advising residents that polar bears are still active in some areas. Polar bear sightings…
May 7, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands: Speaker, Emergency Preparedness Week runs from May 3-9. Being prepared for emergencies is one of the most effective…
May 7, 2026
The Provincial Government continues to support Newfoundland and Labrador’s farmers by making more farmland available for long-term agricultural use. Approximately 3,000 acres of farmland are currently available through a request for proposals process in 14 parcels located in western, central…
May 6, 2026
The national emergency public alerting system Alert Ready is scheduled to issue an emergency test message today (Wednesday, May 6) at 9:55 a.m. (NDT) and 9:25 a.m. (ADT) in most of Labrador. The emergency alerting system is being tested in…
