November 6, 2024
Motorists on the Northern Peninsula are advised to be cautious when travelling between Plum Point and the St. Anthony Airport, and on the roadway between St. Anthony Airport and the Town of Main Brook. Caribou are currently active in these…
November 5, 2024
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, today announced funding to support the establishment of a sustainable redfish fishery for Newfoundland and Labrador harvesters. An investment of $47,000 to the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union from…
October 29, 2024
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, applauds the recommendations outlined in the Auditor General of Newfoundland and Labrador’s performance audit on Crown lands administration. The recommendations closely align with the Provincial Government’s bold plan to transform…
October 24, 2024
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, is providing details of new actions to help residents clarify title to large areas of land in historically settled communities. This includes issuing a “dispossession certificate” declaring the Crown claims…
October 22, 2024
Residents and cabin owners near the South Side Resource Road area are advised that the Moccasin Lake Brook Bridge is closed due to damage until further notice. The bridge is located approximately 10 kilometres from the Old Mill Bridge in…
October 15, 2024
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture today announced new measures to remove barriers when applying for, or securing property title to, Crown lands. Changes include amending the Lands Act to better support title seekers trying to…
October 15, 2024
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will hold a news conference to announce actions that will remove barriers when applying for, or securing title to, Crown lands. The announcement will be held in the Media Centre,…
October 11, 2024
Visitor services at Salmonier Nature Park will close for the 2024 tourist season on Tuesday, October 15. The park will re-open to the public on June 1, 2025. The visitor centre and nature trail are open daily this weekend, including…
October 9, 2024
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, today (Wednesday, October 9) beginning at 6:00 p.m. in Newfoundland, and 5:30 p.m. in most of Labrador….
September 27, 2024
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has been recognized for its efforts to achieve and maintain environmentally responsible forest management standards. For the 10th consecutive year, forestry operations administered by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture have maintained International…
