June 14, 2024
Yesterday there were four new fire starts in the Labrador west region. Two of these fires are in the vicinity of Churchill Falls, one fire located 12 kilometres southwest from the community and eight kilometres from Churchill Falls airport, and…
June 14, 2024
A Resource Enforcement Division investigation into moose hunting and discharging a firearm within the community of Mooring Cove on the Burin Peninsula on October 9, 2023, has resulted in a fine and hunting prohibition for one individual. Gerard Bonnell of…
June 13, 2024
Forestry officials are encouraging residents in the Labrador West region to be vigilant as recent prolonged dry conditions and high temperatures have resulted in an elevated wildfire risk. The Fire Weather Index (FWI) forecast is HIGH for parts of Labrador…
June 7, 2024
June 8 is World Oceans Day, a special day commemorated annually around the world to celebrate our oceans, the many benefits they provide, and those who earn a livelihood in ocean-related industries and organizations. The Newfoundland and Labrador World Oceans…
June 6, 2024
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Spruce Budworm Early Intervention Control Program will be active along parts of Western Newfoundland and the Northern Peninsula this summer, subject to insect development and weather. Spruce budworm is a destructive forest insect…
June 6, 2024
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, participated in Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) meetings in Cranbrook, British Columbia this week to discuss shared priorities, common challenges, and emerging opportunities in Canada’s forest sector.Minister Loveless assumes…
June 5, 2024
Raymond Brook Bridge on Pipeline Road in Goulds is closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic effective immediately due to damage. Please see overview map for location details. For further information contact the Land Management Division at 709-637-2081. -30-
May 31, 2024
Lucy Stoyles, MHA for Mount Pearl North and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture will deliver remarks to the International Council for Exploration of the Sea (ICES)/Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Working Group on Fishing Technology…
May 28, 2024
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, is in Ottawa today (Tuesday, May 28) representing the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador at a reception on Parliament Hill recognizing National Seal Products Day. National Seal Products Day is…
May 28, 2024
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will be attending and delivering remarks at a reception today (Tuesday, May 28) on Parliament Hill recognizing National Seal Products Day. The event will take place 5.30 p.m. to 7.30…
