May 1, 2024
The 2024 forest fire season for Newfoundland and Labrador begins today (May 1) for the island portion of the province, while May 15 is the beginning of forest fire season in Labrador, with both remaining in effect until September 30….
April 30, 2024
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture: Speaker, governments, communities, and residents all have a role to play in protecting against wildfires. With the 2024…
April 10, 2024
Residents of Happy Valley-Goose Bay are encouraged to be vigilant after recent reports on social media about the presence of a wolf in the community. Conservation officers have increased patrols throughout the community and will continue to closely monitor the…
April 10, 2024
Registration is now open for the Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop May 24-26, 2024, at Burry Heights on Salmonier Line. Becoming an Outdoors Woman offers a variety of courses designed to enhance participants’ outdoor skills and knowledge. Courses focus on…
April 1, 2024
Motorists on the Northern Peninsula are advised to use caution on the roadway between Eddies Cove East and St. Anthony Airport. A large portion of the St. Anthony caribou herd has overwintered in this area. The herd’s daily movements are…
April 1, 2024
Effective Tuesday, April 2, several forest access roads in the Point Leamington, Botwood, Lewisporte, Glenwood, Birchy Bay, Gander Bay, Gambo and Glovertown areas will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic until further notice. Signage will be posted at gates leading…
March 28, 2024
To support current farmers and new entrants to the province’s agriculture and agrifoods sectors, applications are now open for the 2024-25 Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program. The deadline to apply is April 26, 2024. Proposed projects must enhance food self-sufficiency, increase…
March 22, 2024
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, issued the enclosed statement regarding meetings held with FFAW and some of its harvester members. “Earlier today, I met with Greg Pretty, President of the Fish, Food and Allied Workers…
March 21, 2024
The Provincial Government is highlighting its commitments and progress on fisheries issues that have been raised over the past week by harvesters in the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW). The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and…
March 19, 2024
The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, is highlighting progress on fisheries issues raised by the FFAW and harvesters in the past week. Minister Loveless wrote to the FFAW on March 14, 2024, to request clarification of…
