July 12, 2024
The Provincial Government has advised that an evacuation order is in place for Labrador City. The order stems from extreme fire behaviour that has occurred today and expected into tomorrow (Saturday). The fire has the potential to grow significantly closer…
July 12, 2024
Provincial forestry officials are providing an update on two forest fires in Labrador. Residents of Labrador West are advised that there may be increased fire activity today (Friday, July 12) which could produce increased levels of smoke that could impact…
July 11, 2024
The Resource Enforcement Division of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is seeking information related to a moose poaching and wastage incident that occurred two kilometres west of the Ashuanipi River in Labrador West. On July 3, 2024, officers…
July 11, 2024
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will bring greetings to the 38th Annual Exploits Valley Salmon Festival salmon dinner this evening (Thursday, July 11). The event will take place at the Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium, 5…
July 10, 2024
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will bring greetings to the Agriculture in the Classroom National Conference this evening (Wednesday, July 10). The event will take place at Quidi Vidi Brewery, 35 Barrows Rd, St. John’s,…
July 10, 2024
A Resource Enforcement Division investigation into overfishing has resulted in convictions, fines and prohibitions from fishing inland waters for two individuals. Nathan Macey of Red Bay and Perry Savoury of Middle Arm were convicted and fined in Provincial Court in…
July 8, 2024
Today, the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, and the Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced the creation of a new Priority Place for Species at Risk: the Limestone Landscapes of the…
June 28, 2024
The public is reminded to exercise care and caution when using personal fireworks during Canada Day celebrations this weekend. Provincial forest fire regulations do not restrict the use of personal fireworks; however, individuals are encouraged to check with municipal authorities…
June 28, 2024
The outdoor fire ban prohibiting setting of fires on forest land or within 300 metres of forest land has been lifted for the Island of Newfoundland but remains in effect for Labrador until further notice. The ban is authorized under the…
June 21, 2024
The Provincial Government is reminding residents that an outdoor fire ban prohibiting the setting of fires on forest land or within 300 metres of forest land, is in place for all of Newfoundland and Labrador until further notice. The ban was…
