April 22, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Loyola O’Driscoll, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture: Speaker, the cod fishery holds strong historical and traditional significance for Newfoundland and Labrador. The recent northern cod stock…
April 14, 2026
The Honourable Loyola O’Driscoll, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, today released details on a new streamlined process for fish processing licensing in Newfoundland and Labrador, including an updated Fish Processing Licence application and a new Conditional Processing Facility application. The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, in discussions with FFAW-Unifor and Association of Seafood Producers,…
March 18, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Loyola O’Driscoll, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Speaker, this past weekend, Premier Wakeham and I had the privilege of attending Seafood Expo North America in Boston….
November 21, 2025
To mark World Fisheries Day 2025, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador proudly highlights the vital role the fishing industry has played in supporting the province’s economy and rural communities. Celebrated annually on November 21, World Fisheries Day recognizes the value of local fisheries and their importance in supporting coastal…
October 24, 2025
Motorists on the Northern Peninsula are advised to use extreme caution on the roadway between Eddies Cove East, Cooks Harbour and the St. Anthony Airport, as well as St. Anthony to Main Brook (Routes 430 and 432). A large portion…
October 23, 2025
The Resource Enforcement Division of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is seeking information related to a possible incident of a moose being shot on Route 430-32, approximately 35 kilometres east of the Plum Point intersection, known locally as…
October 23, 2025
Resource Enforcement Division of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is seeking information related to moose poaching and wastage incidents west of Corner Brook. In the past month, Resource Enforcement Officers have responded to four separate complaints in the…
October 16, 2025
Residents throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded to help prevent encounters with black bears, which are more active in the fall as they seek food to prepare for winter hibernation. Residents can expect to see the continued presence of conservation…
October 10, 2025
Wildlife Division officials are working to ensure licences that have recently been paid for are available to applicants as soon as possible during the current Canada Post strike. Licences to guide or trap, as well as licences to hunt black…
October 10, 2025
Hunters and trappers are reminded to always follow firearm and hunting safety practices, and to exercise care and caution when hunting near communities or remote work sites. Hunters are reminded that it is unlawful to: Discharge or handle a firearm…
